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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 46 years of experience
  • Total Spine and Orthopedics Melbourne, FL 32901
  • (321) 499-4646

Brief Intro

Dr. Vliegenthart is a fellowship trained Orthopedic surgeon with extensive surgical experience in Spine Surgery, Hand Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Trauma and Sports Medicine. He completed his Residency in Orthopedic and Hand Surgery at Cook County Hospital, Chicago Illinois. He has practiced Orthopedics in Melbourne since 1985. He also has served a 5 year appointment by President George Bush and HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson to the Medicare Program Advisory and Oversight Committee . Dr. Vliegenthart also serves as the Medical Director for First Choice Medical Group.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Finch University Of Health Sciences

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine - 1979

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Total Spine and Orthopedics
  • Melbourne, FL 32901
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
  • Neck Pain
  • Back and Neck Pain
  • Auto Injury
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Sciatica
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • WPS Health Plan
  • AARP
  • Meritain Health
  • State Farm
  • Golden Rule
  • Progressive
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  • Cancer 74
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
  • Orthopedics 114
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
  • Children's Hospital 16
  • Urology 119
  • Psychiatry 65
  • Geriatrics 94
  • Rehabilitation 70
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36