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Office
8905 Sw 87th Ave
Suite 100
Miami, FL 33176Phone+1 305-667-8686Fax+1 305-667-8680
Summary
- Dr. Jorge Orbay-Cerrato is an orthopedic surgeon based in Miami, FL, with a subspecialty in hand surgery. He completed his hand surgery fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System in 1991 and his orthopedic surgery residency at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital. His medical training began at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, where he also completed an internship in surgery. Dr. Orbay-Cerrato's areas of expertise include shoulder and elbow surgery, hand and wrist surgery, upper extremity traumatology, musculoskeletal biomechanics, and product development. He has authored several publications in prestigious journals covering forearm mechanics and elbow and wrist surgery. He has numerous patents to his credit and has developed surgical techniques that have been incorporated into general use worldwide. His accolades include recognition as a leading innovator by various institutions and organizations.
Education & Training
- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1991
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1990
- University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
- University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 1985 - Present
- FL State Medical License 1990 - 2026
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors:South Florida Castle Connolly, 2012
- Miami Metro City Guide: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2001
- Top Doctors: Florida Castle Connolly, 2000
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The supinator approach to the lateral elbow: a technique description and literature review.John J Heifner, Gustavo E Lacau, Austin T Vegas, Annabella Miki, Deana M Mercer
JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques. 2024-11-01 - 1 citationsEvaluation of the Distal Extent of Visualization Using Volar Approaches for Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures.John J Heifner, Abby L Halpern, Osmanny Gomez, Deana M Mercer, Jorge L Orbay
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2024-11-01 - The Current Understanding of Forearm Mechanics and Pathologies.Jorge L Orbay
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2024-09-01
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