Health First Orthopedics
Orthopedics • Cocoa-Rockledge, FL • Since 1995
About
Health First is a nonprofit hospital and health system based in Rockledge, Florida. It operates four hospitals in Central Florida, including facilities in Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Rockledge. The system provides comprehensive orthopedic services as part of its multi-specialty care, with the largest local physician group and in-house trauma and heart centers. Health First also offers commercial and Medicare health plans and emphasizes balance billing protection for patients with out-of-network providers at in-network hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Contact: 321-434-5600. Primary locations relevant to Orthopedics near Cocoa-Rockledge include: - 6450 US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL (HQ) - 8745 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL - 1350 S. Hickory St., Melbourne, FL - 1425 Malabar Road NE, Palm Bay, FL - 701 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
6450 US Highway 1, Rockledge, Florida 32955, US
Phone
321.454.7163
Foundation@HF.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Wu Zhuge): 5.0/5 (294 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Robert Brennan): 4.5/5 (114 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Lawrence Robinson): 4.0/5 (25 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Lawrence Robinson): 4.0/5 (not explicitly specified total)
Patients praise
- High surgical competence and success rates for many patients
- Thorough and clear communication regarding treatment plans
- Compassionate and reassuring bedside manner from specific doctors
- Efficient and professional staff experiences reported by some patients
- Effective post-operative recovery support
Common complaints
- Long wait times
- Rude or dismissive office staff
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling and rescheduling
- Perceived poor bedside manner from some physicians
- Complaints regarding billing and administrative processes
"Beyond his excellent skills as a surgeon, Dr. Zhuge is very thorough in his assessments and explanations of all aspects of my care... This teamwork mentality critical in building patient confidence when facing the challenges that come with such critical procedure."
— Healthgrades review (Dr. Wu Zhuge)"Overall, the experience was excellent. The care was thoughtful, communication was clear, and I never felt like just another appointment. I would highly recommend Dr. Brennan to friends or family in need of orthopedic care."
— WebMD review (Dr. Robert Brennan)"Terrible experience. Stay away! Calls patients petty names."
— Healthgrades review (Dr. Mark Callenberger)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- WATCH: Three Health First Surgeons Named to Prestigious 2025 Newsweek List of America’s Leading Doctors | Health First — Sep 24, 2025
- PODCAST: Health First Spinal Surgeon Dr. Richard Hynes Helps Demystify the Latest Advances - Space Coast Daily — Jan 22, 2026
- Three health first surgeons named to prestigious Newsweek list | Suntree/Viera/Rockledge | hometownnewsbrevard.com — Sep 30, 2025
- Health First Board Approves Plans to Develop Orthopedics & Spine Institute on Viera Hospital Campus | Health First — Dec 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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