Convenient orthopaedic care

Office Services

Diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and treatment services through Dr. Kurt Hirshorn’s practice.

The St. Petersburg – 5th Street location offers on-site imaging, therapy and orthopaedic urgent care. Your care team will confirm where each service is available; surgical procedures may take place at a separate facility.

Exterior of Florida Orthopaedic Institute’s 5th Street office building in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg – 5th Street office · 10051 5th Street North
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On-site MRI

Detailed images of joints and surrounding tissues to help assess orthopaedic problems.

On-site CT scan

Cross-sectional images that can help assess bones and support treatment planning.

X-ray

Images used to evaluate arthritis, fractures and existing joint replacements.

Ultrasound

Imaging of muscles, tendons and other soft tissues; it may also guide certain injections.

Physical therapy

Personalized exercises and rehabilitation to improve movement, strength and everyday function.

Surgical center

Coordination of surgical care at an appropriate surgical facility. Your team will confirm the procedure location and preoperative instructions.

Orthopaedic urgent care

Assessment of sudden, non-emergency bone, joint and muscle injuries. Check the urgent-care location’s current hours before visiting.

Injections

Treatment options may include cortisone or knee gel injections when appropriate. Benefits, risks and coverage are discussed before treatment.

Casting and splinting

Support and protection for appropriate injuries, with follow-up instructions for care and healing.

PRP injections

A self-pay option using platelet-rich plasma prepared from your blood. Dr. Hirshorn can assess candidacy and discuss benefits, limitations and costs.

Surgical facility locations & directions

Your surgical team will confirm your facility, arrival time and check-in instructions before surgery.

Emergency & after-hours medical questions

If you are having a medical emergency, dial 911.

For non-emergency medical questions after hours, call 727-527-5272 and follow the prompts to reach the doctors’ on-call service.

Practice location and service information