OUR DOCTORS AND STAFF

As founder and guiding force behind the Nilssen Foot & Ankle Center, Dr. Nilssen devotes his passion for service to building the most premier center in the world.

Sonya Ahmed, MD is a board certified and fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon with expertise in treating disorders of the foot and ankle. Her surgical interests include arthroscopic and open treatment of […]

James was born and raised in Anaheim, California. He spent over a decade serving in the Navy as a corpsman and an Independent Duty Corpsman rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer prior to being honorably discharged.

Tara was born and raised in Granbury Texas and for over the last decade has

Libba was born and raised in Fayetteville, NC. In 2008, Libba relocated to Gulf Breeze. She

Philip was born at the McDill Air Force Base and grew up in Niceville, Florida.

Justin was born and raised in New Jersey and relocated to Florida in 2001. He

Evan first came to the Andrews Institute in 2012 where he became the first person to complete an Athletic Training Residency/Fellowship at this location. Upon completion of the program, he became Practice Coordinator for Dr. Nilssen.