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| | | Located in Orlando, POA is convenient to all of Central Florida. Our reputation brings patients from all across the nation. Our facilities are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments may be scheduled by calling (407) 245-7770 or (800) 347-4946. We will do our very best to accommodate your scheduling needs. | | |  | | | POA Clients lead full, active lives. | Learn more about the stories and triumphs of POA clients like Scout Bassett who survived a fire that took her right leg and part of her left foot. Before she was even a year old, Scout was left on the doorstep of an orphanage in Nanjing, China. Her right leg was so damaged that doctors amputated it above the knee.
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| | | The caring and professional team at POA is dedicated to advancing prosthetic technology and methodology. | | Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates is your single source for quality prosthetic and orthotic products and services. POA is truly committed to improving the quality of life of each and every patient. Superior service and the finest prosthetic products available are our premise.
We speak your language. Members of our friendly staff are fluent in Spanish, French, and Portuguese. |
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Some POA Staff Members with retired professional baseball player, Angel Jacinto (AK). | | | Expertise, Experience and Education
| Our state-licensed and American Board Certified practitioners are up to speed on all of the latest procedures, products, and technological advances. They regularly attend continuing education courses, VA prosthetic clinics, and pediatric clinics for cranial molding.
Research and development is a top priority at POA. Technology is constantly moving forward and creating new solutions for problems once unsolved. These advancements often mean a better quality of life for our patients. For this reason, we have developed ongoing R & D partnerships with national and international manufacturers. |
| | | Stan Patterson - Inventor, Certified Prosthetist and Founder of Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates (POA)
Stan Patterson is a nationally recognized ABC certified prosthetist, known for his revolutionary strides in prosthetic design. He graduated from the University of North Alabama with a bachelor of science degree in Education, and earned his certification in prosthetics from the American Board for Certification in 1994. He has founded and managed several prosthetic patient care facilities since 1997. In 1999, Stan founded Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates (POA) of Central Florida, an industry leader and innovator in the custom fabrication of high performance prosthetic products. POA employs the most advanced techniques known in the precision fitting and fabrication of prostheses. A highly respected speaker at national prosthetic and orthotic conferences, Stan has served as an adjunct professor for Otto Bock Healthcare and TEC Interface Systems. He was honored by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists as the recipient of the 2007 Clinical Commitment Award at their 33rd Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California.
Stan resides in Orlando, Florida with his wife, Beth, and their three canine children - Simba, Sarabi, and "Z". | | | | | | 
| Canine Coach | | One of POA's most beloved team member's is Simba. He has an intuitive compassion for our patients and is attentive to their needs. Simba's encouragement and companionship have been an inspiration to POA staff and patients alike. |
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