Prosthetic Design + Research is a provider of prosthetic services for people living with limb loss in the Tampa Bay Area. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality of prosthetic design and care to our patients through evidence based research and science. Our commitment to research, education, and patient care can help strengthen and contribute to the services in the healthcare community one individual at a time.
Clinic partners with USF research
Prosthetic Design + Research (PDR) was founded to provide excellence in prosthetic care, through research. PDR collaborates with the University of South Florida, School of PT + Rehab Sciences Department to learn and provide the latest in prosthetic technologies. We treat patients as individuals and involve them in research opportunities to allow them to test the latest in prosthetic technology. Come learn about ongoing research and the clinical excellence!
Prosthetist Finder, brought to you by Amputee Coalition
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Patient Spotlight
At 81-years-old, John Voelpel is the oldest graduate walking across the commencement stage at USF this semester. Voelpel spent a career practicing environmental law before returning to graduate school at USF in 2003. With his degree, Voelpel plans to spend his time doing solution-oriented research and educating others about the environment under the guidance of USF Professor Martin Schönfeld, Ph.D.