Meet the dedicated team that keeps the Orthopaedic Center of Venice running smoothly and ensures every patient receives the highest quality care.

Our Physicians

  • Julio Gonzalez, M.D., J.D.

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    Dr. Julio Gonzalez went to medical school at the University of Miami School of Medicine and accepted a commission to the United States Naval Reserve where he served as a Flight Surgeon for Carrier Air Wing 1. In 1995, he continued his training at the University of Florida’s University Medical Center in Jacksonville.  He then moved with his wife, Dr. Gina Arabitg, to Orlando where he pursued post-graduate training in knee reconstructive and shoulder surgery before joining the practices of doctors Baker, Heard, Osteen, and Davenport. 

    In 2004, Dr. Gonzalez relocated with his family to Venice, Florida, where he founded the Orthopaedic Center of Venice.

  • Jason Collins, M.D.

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    Dr. Jason Collins grew up in Southwest Florida. He attended medical school at New York University and completed his orthopaedic surgery training at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases.

    Throughout his career he has treated numerous professional athletes and has worked as an associate physician for the Miami Dolphins and the Florida Panthers.

    Dr. Collins has been named the “Best of North Port, Orthopaedic Surgeon” twice by Sun Newspapers. He has also served as clinical faculty for FSU College of Medicine.

    Dr. Jason Collins specializes in Sports Medicine. He lives in Sarasota with his wife and two young boys.

Meet the Team

  • Tara Link

    Practice Manager

  • Kara

    Billing

  • Cathy

    Administrative Assistant

  • Holly

    Insurance Coordinator

  • Amy

    Medical Assistant

  • Cindy

    Collections & Billing

  • Lenore

    Medical Assistant

  • Melissa

    Medical Assistant

  • Maddie

    Administrative Assistant

  • Emmi

    Medical Assistant