Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. They use a variety of surgical and non-surgical techniques to help patients regain function and mobility in their affected areas. Orthopedic surgeons evaluate patients' medical histories, symptoms, and perform physical exams to diagnose musculoskeletal disorders or injuries, they then develop and implement treatment plans, which may include medications, physical therapy, or performing surgery procedures, such as joint replacements, spinal fusions, or bone fracture repair.

To become an orthopedic surgeon in Miami, the doctor needs to earn a medical degree(Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) and they also need to complete a 5-year residency program focused on orthopedic surgery where they gain hands-on experience. Some orthopedic surgeons may also take 1-2 extra years to complete additional fellowship training in specific subspecialties of orthopedics, such as sports medicine, hand surgery, or joint replacement surgery. They then need to pass the certification exam and then they need to obtain a medical license to practice medicine in the state of Florida. Altogether, it takes 14-15 years to become an orthopedic surgeon in Miami.

A good orthopedic surgeon possesses a combination of medical knowledge, technical skills, and personal qualities that make them effective in performing their job. They need to have excellent hand-eye coordination, dexterity and spatial awareness. An exemplary track record of past surgeries is also required.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best orthopedic surgeons in Miami.