Dr. Robert P. Norton is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon and founding partner of Florida Spine Associates. Widely recognized for his clinical expertise and innovation in spinal care, Dr. Norton is dedicated to delivering advanced, patient-centered treatment for a wide range of spinal conditions.

He currently serves as Chief Medical Officer for PSN Affiliates at Legent Hospital System and is actively involved in guiding the future of spine care through leadership roles in multiple professional organizations. He sits on the Board of Directors for Ortho Florida, the Florida Orthopaedic Society, and the Florida Orthopaedic Risk Purchasing Group. He also chairs the Florida Orthopaedic Society’s Disaster Relief Committee and contributes to health policy initiatives as a member of the Health Policy Committee.

Dr. Norton’s clinical practice focuses on the full spectrum of spinal disorders, including both surgical and non-surgical management.

Dr. Milad Alam, a fellowship-trained Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, has specific training in minimally invasive surgical techniques and motion preservation (nonfusion) surgeries. He is dedicated to working directly with his patients in creating customized non-surgical and surgical plans of care for their individual needs and lifestyle.

Dr. Alam completed his medical school training at UC San Diego School of Medicine, and his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Jackson Memorial/University of Miami hospital. He completed a combined Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine fellowship at the University of Southern California (USC) Spine Center with a focus on minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery for treatment of adult degenerative conditions. He has also complemented his fellowship training as a visiting spine fellow at Bern University Hospital in Switzerland.

After completing his graduate medical training, Dr. Alam served as the Chief of Orthopedic Spine Surgery at Riverside Orthopedic Institute (Rutherford, New Jersey), where he helped develop a comprehensive program offering surgical and nonsurgical treatments for degenerative neck and back conditions. Additionally, he served as an Associate Director of spine surgery at Hudson Regional Hospital (Secaucus, New Jersey), where he helped develop an award-winning Robotic Spinal Surgery program.

Dr. Alam has presented at major national spine conferences and written multiple peer-reviewed journal articles about spine conditions and surgical techniques. He is an active member of multiple professional societies, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, AOSpine, and the North American Spine Society.

Dr. Michael R. Mijares is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine, specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University and earned his Medical Doctorate with Highest Honors from Ross University School of Medicine.

Dr. Mijares completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami, where he served as Chief Resident. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and Reconstructive Surgery at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) in Los Angeles, CA, receiving advanced training in minimally invasive techniques for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.

Dr. Mijares maintains a comprehensive orthopedic practice with expertise spanning sports injuries, degenerative joint disease, fracture care, and musculoskeletal trauma. He is committed to delivering accurate diagnoses and individualized treatment plans, both surgical and non-surgical, with the primary goal of restoring each patient's function, quality of life, and long-term health.

Dr. Mijares is an accomplished author with publications in arthroscopy, fracture surgery, and musculoskeletal injury management, reflecting his dedication to evidence-based, cutting-edge care. He approaches every patient with the same standard of excellence: thorough, ethical, and centered on what is best for the individual.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Mijares enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, and stays active through CrossFit, surfing, and golfing. He is deeply committed to providing the highest level of care for his patients, treating each individual as he would his own family.  

Surgical Director Paris Moran has grown with our company over the last 10 years — from working at the front desk and in physical therapy to now overseeing surgical operations across all offices. Known for a steady, hands-on leadership style and a genuine passion for helping people, Paris plays a key role in supporting both patients and staff.

Born and raised in South Florida, Paris brings a strong medical background to the role, holding a bachelor’s degree in Fire Inspector, Fire Sciences, and Emergency Medical Services, along with an associate’s degree in Sports Medicine from Nova University. Paris is also a certified Firefighter Paramedic, blending real-world emergency experience with clinical expertise to help ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Having personally undergone multiple surgeries, Paris is deeply dedicated to connecting one-on-one with patients and ensuring they feel seen, supported, and confident throughout their entire experience with Multi-Care Medical.

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.