ial Regional Hospital South in Hollywood Florida in 2010. He served as chief resident his final year of residency, with emphasis on foot and ankle trauma, total ankle replacement, ankle arthroscopy, reconstructive soft tissue repair, and sports medicine.

In 2010, Dr. Pappas joined the esteemed Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The group has been nationally ranked as one of the top orthopedic centers in the country, and ranked first in Florida for orthopedic services. His practice focuses on providing complete, comprehensive care for a range of foot and ankle disorders. He performs over 200 surgical procedures a year, with an emphasis on reconstructive and traumatic repair of the foot and ankle. He currently concentrates on incorporating regenerative medicine into his practice utilizing both operative and non-operative approaches. He has been studying the use of platelet-rich plasma and cell-based therapies in the treatment of a multitude of foot and ankle conditions, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, degenerative joint disease and cartilage restoration, fracture healing, and chronic wounds.