Historic milestone expands access to advanced orthopedic care for the community
Palm Beach Gardens, FL (October 19, 2026) – Alan B. Miller Medical Center has reached a significant milestone by completing its first elective hip surgery, performed by Dr. Jonathan Shaw, a local orthopedic surgeon at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute. The achievement marks an important step forward in the hospital’s ongoing efforts to expand access to advanced orthopedic and surgical care for the community.
Dr. Jonathan Shaw with Alan B. Miller Medical Center team
“I’m grateful to be part of a historic milestone at Alan B. Miller Medical Center! Our team recently performed the hospital’s first elective hip replacement surgeries, an exciting step forward in expanding access to advanced orthopedic care for our community,” said Dr. Jonathan Shaw, Orthopedic Surgeon, Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute. “This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication, collaboration, and expertise of the entire surgical team and the many colleagues who helped make it happen.
Looking forward to continuing advanced orthopedic care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.”
The successful procedure reflects the expertise, dedication, and collaboration of Dr. Shaw and the entire surgical team, whose commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care continues to advance the hospital’s orthopedic program. By expanding specialized surgical services, Alan B. Miller Medical Center is working to bring advanced care closer to home for the patients and families it serves.
“The completion of our first elective hip replacement surgery at Alan B. Miller Medical Center marks an exciting milestone for our orthopedic program and our commitment to expanding access to advanced surgical care in our community,” said Gina Melby, CEO, Alan B. Miller Medical Center. “We congratulate Dr. Shaw and the entire surgical team for their expertise, dedication, and focus on delivering exceptional patient outcomes. This achievement reflects our ongoing investment in high-quality, patient-centered care close to home.”
This historic achievement underscores Alan B. Miller Medical Center’s continued commitment to strengthening its clinical capabilities and expanding access to specialized services. Through the dedication of its physicians, surgical teams, and hospital staff, the medical center remains focused on delivering exceptional care and meeting the evolving health care needs of its community.
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