Dr. Orlando G. Florete Jr., Anesthesiologist
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Dr. Orlando G. Florete Jr.

Pain Management Specialist

4/5(28)
4131 University Blvd South, Bldg 12 Jacksonville Florida, 32216
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4/5

About

Orlando G. Florete, Jr., MD is a board-certified anesthesiologistand pain management specialist currently serving his patients at Orles Pain Management and Regenerative Medicine Group, PA located in Florida. A native of the Philippines, Dr. Florete, Jr. began his medical career in 1981 when he earned his medical degree from Cebu Institute of Medicine in Cebu City. From there, he attended the University of the Philippines – Manila and completed his internship in 1982, his residency in Internal Medicine  1985 and his fellowship in Cardiology in 1986. He further his training by completing his Fellowship in Critical Care Medine at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL in 1989 and his residency in Anesthesiology also at the University of Flordia in 1993, with additional training in Pain Medicine at the University of Kentucky and University of Virginia.  In order to provide his patients with the specialized care they need, Dr. Florete, Jr. currently holds expertise in pain medicine and general anesthesiology as well as regenerative medicine. Furthermore, he is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, St. Vincencent Hospital and Memorial Medical Center. In order to remain up to date in his field, Dr. Florete, Jr. maintains a professional membership with the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Florida Medical Association, the Florida Society of International Pain Medicine, and the American Society of Anesthesia. As a testament to his success, he has received many awards and accolades throughout his career including the Community Service Award from the University of Florida College of Medicine, the Winthrop Stearns Scholarship Award, and the Patients' Choice Award. On a more personal note, he is fluent in English and Tagalog.

Education and Training

Cebu Institute of Medicine MD 1981

Board Certification

American Board of Anesthesiology

Provider Details

Male English, Filipino
Dr. Orlando G. Florete Jr.
Dr. Orlando G. Florete Jr.'s Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pain Management

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Public Speaking around the World -
  • Medical Director ORLES Pain Management & Regenerative Medicine -

Awards

  • Community Service Award, University of Florida College of Medicine   
  • Winthrop Stearns Scholarship Award   
  • Patients' Choice Award   

Treatments

  • Chronic Pain
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Arthritis
  • Neuropathy
  • Back Pain
  • Pain
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pain Medicine  
  • American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians  
  • Florida Medical Association  
  • Duval County Medical Society  
  • Winthrop Stearns Fellows and Scholars Association  

Fellowships

  • University of the Philippines Cardiology 
  • University of Florida critical care medicine 

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Catholic charities

Treatments

  • Interventional Techniques Pain PharmacotherapyRegenerative Therapy

Internships

  • University of the Phillipines-1981-82University of Flordia -1990-91

Fellowships

  • Cardiology 1986-87Critical Care medicine 1987-89

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work, dedication, my love of medicine

Teaching and speaking

  • Clinical Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management- University of Florida Health Science Center Jacksonville- 1994-2000National speaker to various regional and national health organizationsNational speaker to various speaker bureaus

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Hawaii

Hobbies / Sports

  • hiking, boating, swimming travelling

Favorite professional publications

  • JAMAPain Medicine

Areas of research

Regenerative Medicine

Pain Medicine

Dr. Orlando G. Florete Jr.'s Practice location

Orles Pain Management and Regenerative Medicine Group, PA

4131 University Blvd South, Bldg 12 -
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
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New patients: 904-274-8813
Fax: 904-503-4465

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Dr. Orlando G. Florete Jr. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 28 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pain Management Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Pain Management Specialist Dr. Orlando G. Florete Jr., who serves patients in Florida.

Dr. Florete Jr. is a remarkable pain management expert with nearly two decades of expertise in various areas of anesthesiology. He currently holds the esteemed position of Medical Director at ORLES Pain Management & Regenerative Medicine, located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Seeing the whole patient, Dr. Florete Jr. strives to help them understand their disease and provides the most thorough approach to managing pain. His professional affiliations encompass renowned medical institutions, including Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, and Baptist Medical Center South.

A graduate of the Cebu Institute of Medicine in the Philippines, Dr. Florete Jr. earned his Medical Degree in 1981. He continued to explore his passion for medicine with an internship, residency, and fellowship in cardiology at the University of the Philippines. He then advanced his training with both a fellowship in critical care medicine and a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Florida. 

Dedicated to clinical excellence, the doctor is board certified in anesthesiology and pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). Since 1938, the ABA has defined practice standards that instill confidence in the knowledge and skills of board-certified anesthesiologists to provide high-quality patient care.

Actively involved in his professional community, Dr. Florete Jr. maintains memberships in a variety of local, state, and national organizations, including the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the Florida Medical Association, and the Duval County Medical Society. Moreover, he is a lifetime member of the Winthrop Stearns Fellows and Scholars Association. 

Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain. A pain management specialist is a doctor who specializes in pain medicine, focusing on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of pain.

An internationally renowned speaker, Dr. Florete Jr. is recognized for his expertise in treatment algorithms for pain management. His influence extends to both national and international platforms, and he has authored a multitude of book chapters, journal articles, teaching materials, and abstracts in his field.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Florete Jr. demonstrates a consistent commitment to philanthropy by supporting various Catholic charities, providing assistance to those in need. 

His career has been marked by numerous accolades, including the Community Service Award from the University of Florida College of Medicine, the esteemed Winthrop Stearns Scholarship Award, and the Patients’ Choice Award, affirming his dedication to the medical field.

In his leisure time, Dr. Florete Jr. indulges in a range of activities that bring him joy. Whether it’s boating on his yacht, swimming, running, exploring new destinations through travel, or immersing himself in the world of literature, he finds contentment in diverse interests. Hawaii holds a special place in his heart as his preferred vacation destination, and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pain Medicine is his favored professional publication. Furthermore, he is fluent in both English and Tagalog, showcasing his linguistic versatility.

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