
Craig J Spurdle MD FAAOS
Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics, Shoulder Surgery
Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Director, Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists, Director, Nicklaus Children's Ambulatory Surgical Center
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3100 SW 62 AvenueMiami, FL 33155
Phone+1 305-662-8366
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Summary
- I am a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. I have subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric Orthopaedics and sports reconstructive surgery. I have a special interest in ACL reconstruction both in pediatric and older teen patients. I understand the demands of elite athletics from an athlete perspective and a medical perspective. I was and athlete on the United States national Ski Team on the World Cup circuit before becoming a surgeon. I also now work with the US Ski Team as a pool physician.
Education & Training
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish RiteFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2008 - 2009
- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003 - 2008
- Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2008 - 2026
- GA State Medical License 2008 - 2009
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 22 citationsA protocol for the management of pediatric type I open fracturesChristopher A. Iobst, Craig Spurdle, Avi C. Baitner, Wesley F King, Michael A. Tidwell
Journal of Children's Orthopaedics. 2014-02-01 - 43 citationsPercutaneous pinning of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures with the semisterile technique: the Miami experience.Christopher A. Iobst, Craig Spurdle, Wesley F King, Miguel Lopez
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2007-01-01
Press Mentions
- Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Recognized as a NYSS Champion to Promote Participation in Youth SportsApril 27th, 2021
- Pain Control for Athletes: What Works?October 4th, 2018
- Your Child Is Injured from Sports. Here’s How You Can Avoid Injuries the Next TimeJuly 26th, 2018
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