Dr. Bruce Gelch has resided in South Florida since 1979. He attended Miami Sunset Senior High School, then graduated from the University of Florida. He attended Life Chiropractic College, graduating in 1994, and has been practicing in South Florida since. 

Dr. Gelch has always had a love for sports and exercise and has a passion for helping others to be healthy and live pain free. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his twin girls and enjoys running, playing golf and exercise.

Dr. Jeffrey Baker, Jr. graduated from NOVA Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. There, he learned to use continual research and the latest medical breakthroughs as the foundation of his career.

 

A lifelong sportsman, Dr. Baker practices family medicine and regenerative therapy with a focus on sports injuries. He emphasizes a methodical, individualized approach to each patient’s treatment.

Dr. Frank McCormick MD is a board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder, hip, and knee with further sub-specialization in sports medicine and cartilage/joint preservation. Dr. McCormick obtained his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. 

Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy where he performed his surgical internship at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, followed by serving as an F/A-18 Fighter Jet Flight Surgeon for United States Marine Corps VMFA-314 squadron.

Subsequently, he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program where he was selected as a Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital.

He then completed an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at the world-renown Rush Sports Medicine Fellowship followed by the prestigious International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) Sanofi travelling fellowship in joint preservation and cartilage regeneration.

Dr. McCormick has achieved regional, national and international recognition for his clinical research endeavors. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers published in top orthopedic and sports medicine journals while speaking at regional, national or international conferences over 200 times.

Dr. McCormick served as an orthopedic sports medicine specialist within the Harvard medical faculty physician group at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. He led the sports medicine program, called SportSmart, which provided athletic care coverage to 12 local high schools, a community college athletic program, and a summer league baseball program. Dr. McCormick also served as the hospital’s surgical safety  officer, which was integral in the department’s safety cultural norms and care delivery via lean based approach, that based on the department’s scorecards–met or exceeded the surgical outcomes of the top Boston-based institutions.

Dr. McCormick’s surgical practice centers around complex shoulder, knee, cartilage and hip arthroscopy procedures, with a special interest in joint preservation. He regularly tracks his surgical outcomes and is keen on process improvement, value-based care delivery, and education and training. He leads a medical student research group, and they are successful in implementing numerous pathways that have outlined the benefits our lean based surgical care.

Dr. McCormick is currently commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserve. He has also served as assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls (NBA), Chicago White Sox (MLB), and Depaul University (Division I) Men’s and women’s basketball and soccer teams. He has also provided medical care for the New England Patriots (NFL), CrossFit World Competitions and Professional Volleyball.

Dr. McCormick is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Florida International University and Central Florida University with a previous academic appointment at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Abel Murillo MD is an established and highly skilled Pain Management Specialist with over 30 years of experience in Pain Management and Pain Medicine. He also specializes in Anesthesiology and holds various professional memberships including the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the International Anesthesia Research Society, and many more. 

With the majority of his medical experience in southern Florida, Dr. Murillo is well regarded in the community as an expert in the field. He takes pride in providing outstanding care and improving each patient's quality of life.

Alyssa Butterbaugh, APRN, is a highly dedicated healthcare professional with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. Originally from Honeoye, New York, Alyssa relocated to Southwest Florida in 2013 to pursue higher education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida, along with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Alyssa went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Care from Walden University, graduating with honors.

Alyssa is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Emergency Nurses Association, the Association of Critical Care Nurses, and the Association for Nursing Professional Development, among others.

Since 2021, Alyssa has been serving in emergency departments, consistently delivering personalized care by tailoring assessments and treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each patient. Her dedication to individualized care has earned her the respect of her peers and the medical community at large. Alyssa remains committed to making a meaningful impact in her community and improving the quality of life for all her patients.

Dr. Michele Martucci, DPT earned his graduate degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2020 and is a former division 1 college athlete. He is also trilingual and has been residing in Southwest, FL for the last three years.

Dr. Martucci is deeply committed to patient care and outcomes. His goal in life is to make an impact in his community by improving function and overall quality of life in everyone that he encounters. 

Danielle "Dani" Brown is our Director of Operations for all Multi-Care Medical Offices on the west coast of Florida as well as our Vero Beach location. She moved to beautiful Southwest Florida in 1998 from Worcester, Massachusetts. After graduating from Mariner High School, she attended FGCU for her core studies and later entered the Surgical Technology program at SW Florida College. It was there that she graduated with honors and received her degree.

After gaining some valuable experience in the operating room, Dani later crossed over to practice management. Now, she has over 14 years of experience in managing and operating orthopedic and chiropractic practices. Dani has been with the Multi-Care family since April 2017, helping to grow the practice and manage patient care. She is committed to working within a practice that prioritizes quality patient care and successful patient recovery.

Stephanie was born in San José, Costa Rica. In 2006, she immigrated to the United States in search of better opportunities. She received an associate in science degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant through Broward College in 2013. 

Following her undergraduate education, Stephanie has treated patients of all ages from children to geriatric. Throughout her career, she has gained experience treating a variety of clinical conditions including postoperative, work-related injuries, car accidents as well as balance and vestibular disorders. 

Since entering the field, Stephanie has continued her education and gained additional training in Orthopedic Manual Therapy and Self Care Techniques, Myofascial Release, Kinesio Taping Techniques, and more. She practices with a patient- centered approach, emphasizing therapeutic exercises and postural/core. Stephanie has been a valued member of the Multi-Care team since 2022.

Shawn Suchdeve, PA-C obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from the University of Central Florida and graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University with a Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

 Shawn values the time he spends with his patients and focuses on making sure they have all the resources they need to help them along their recovery. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family as well as exploring the outdoors.