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Michele D'Apuzzo, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Miami, FL

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Orthopaedic Surgery Miami, FL

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Professor / Director Adult Reconstruction Fellowship / University of Miami / Department of Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Office

    1321 NW 14th St
    STE 306
    Miami, FL 33125
    Phone+1 305-689-2663

Summary

  • Michele R. D’Apuzzo, M.D. is a Professor of Clinical Orthopedics and the Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Program Director in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Miami in Miami, FL. Dr. D’Apuzzo completed his adult hip and knee reconstruction fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He completed his internship in general surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN and his residency at both Mayo Clinic and the University of Virginia. In addition, he completed a research fellowship at the Motion Analysis Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. He has been the recipient of the Knee Society John Insall award (2014), Hospital for Special Surgery Clinical Excellence Award (2014) and the Jorge Galante Joint Replacement OREF Grant (2022). He has authored over 45 peer-reviewed publications and over 100 presentations at regional and national meetings. Dr. D’Apuzzo is the current president of the Miami Orthopedic Society and is a Board member of the Florida Orthopaedic Society and American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as a member in different Committees at the American Association for Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2013
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008 - 2010
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
    Mayo Clinic College of MedicineFellowship, Research Motion Analysis Laboratory, 2007 - 2008
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Surgery, 2006 - 2007
  • Central University of Venezuela
    Central University of VenezuelaClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2016 - 2022
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2011 - 2013
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Clinical Excellence Award Hospital for Special Surgery, 2014
  • John Insall Award The Knee Society, 2014
  • Achievement Award American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • President, Miami Orthopaedic Society 2024 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish