Meet the Fracture Care Staff
One of the hallmarks of the Fracture Care Center is Dr. Cole’s philosophy of the comprehensive team approach and commitment to the highest quality orthopaedic care resulting in successful outcomes. To ensure quality orthopaedic care and treatment, Dr. Cole has personally selected his entire team of medical professionals. These include specialized orthopaedic trauma surgical teams, physician's assistants, ARNP, nurses, physical therapists, and other experienced support staff. Click here to learn more about Dr. Cole and the other physicians.
John M. Lahr, PA-C
Physician Assistant
John completed his undergraduate work at Drake University and received his master's degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Florida. He has been with the Fracture Care Center since its beginning. John began his career as a medical specialist with the United States Army. In...
Daniel E. Drake, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Daniel began his medical career as a radiographic technologist. His passion for medicine motivated him to complete his degree in physician assistant studies at Nova Southeastern University. Prior to coming to the Fracture Care Center, Daniel worked as a physician assistant at Radnothy Perry...
Arthur T. Rotter, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Arthur received his degree in physician assistant studies at the University of Oklahoma. Prior to his work at the Fracture Care Center, he provided emergency care at three Army hospitals, and most recently was a physician assistant for the North Shore University Hospital in New York State.
Justin R. Stearns, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Justin completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida and received his master's degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Florida. Prior to becoming a physician assistant, Justin was a radiology technologist in the operating room for the Fracture Care...
Jeremy P. Ewbank, PA-C
Physician Assistant
A physician assistant at the Fracture Care Center, Jeremy earned his master's degree at Barry University and completed his undergraduate degree at Campbell University. He developed his passion and experience in orthopaedic trauma during his career in the Army, where he served and taught...
Thomas J. Hines, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Tom received his undergraduate degree in sports medicine at the University of Central Florida and his master's degree in physician assistant studies at the University of Florida. Prior to becoming a physician assistant, Tom worked as an athletic trainer at CORA Rehabilitation.
Loretta A. Tolland, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Loretta completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Florida. Before coming becoming a physician assistant, Loretta worked as a nursing assistant in the orthopaedic field.
Linda E. Steward, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Linda earned her master’s degree is physician assistant studies at the University of Florida. She has more than 15years of experience in the management and treatment of complex orthopaedic medical and surgical conditions.
Maria Gloff, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Originally from the mid-west, Maria received her undergraduate degree in biology at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. She received her master's degree in physician assistant studies from Nova Southeastern University.








