Dr. Valadie, a joint replacement specialist, also won the award in 2013.
He has served as medical director of Blake Medical Center’s Joint Replacement and Spine Institute the last 12 years. He is also a member of the hospital’s board of trustees.
Since 1996, Dr. Valadie has practiced with Blake Medical Center and Bradenton-based Coastal Orthopedics.
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