RobertGordonLewisMDFAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery • Largo, FL

Shoulder Surgery

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Office
8240 118th Ave N
Suite 350
Largo, FL 33773
Phone+1 727-475-1166

Fax+1 727-333-7776

Summary

Dr. Robert Lewis is an Orthopaedic surgeon in Largo, FL. He received his medical degree from The University of South Florida College of Medicine and has been in practice 18 years. Fellowship trained in shoulder surgery, he specializes in arthroscopy including rotator cuff repairs and instability repairs. He further specializes in elbow, wrist, hip and knee arthroscopy.

Education & Training

McCluskey Orthopaedic SurgeryFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 - 2006
Medical College of GeorgiaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2005
Medical College of GeorgiaInternship, Surgery, 2000 - 2001
University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 2000
University of GeorgiaB.B.A., Risk Management & Insurance, 1987 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
GA State Medical License 2003 - 2025
AL State Medical License 2007 - 2024
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Sanders, Angular Malalignment after Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Shaft Fractures
W.M. Ricci, C. Bellabarba, R.G. Lewis, B. Evanoff, D. Herscovici, T. DiPasquale, R.W., Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 1/1/2001
Adenosine Receptor Antagonists as Ligands for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Single Photon Emission Tomography (SPET)
M.H. Holschbach, T. Fein, C. Krummeich, R.G. Lewis, W. Wutz, U. Schwabe, D. Unterlugauer, R.A. Olsson, A, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 1/1/1998

Books/Book Chapters

Proximal Humerus Fractures
Chapter: Tuberosity Fractures
R.G. LewisSpringer Publications2015
A Systematic Approach To Shoulder Rehabilitation
Chapter: Proximal Humeral Fractures
R.G. LewisEditors: Bryce W. Gaunt, George M. McCluskey III.2012
Advanced Reconstruction Shoulder
Chapter: Anterior Shoulder Repair with Anterior Tissue Loss: Muscle Transfers/Allograft Reconstruction
George M. McCluskey, III, Robert G. LewisEditors: Joseph D. Zuckerman.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons2007

Lectures

The Triathlete's Shoulder: Rotator Cuff or Labrum
Big Dog Retailers, Columbus, GA - 1/1/2016
Adventures in Co-management
Grapevine, TX - 1/1/2015
Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears
Chateau Elan, Braselton, GA - 1/1/2015
Clinical Decision Making in the Patient with a Rotator Cuff Tear
Columbus, GA - 1/1/2015
Management of Posterior Instability
Columbus, GA - 1/1/2015
Hospital Employment & Co-management
The Cloister, Sea Island, GA - 1/1/2015
Open Reduction Internal Fixation, Proximal Humerus Tuberosity Fractures
Callaway Gardens, GA - 1/1/2013
Open Reduction Internal Fixation, Proximal Humerus Fractures
Callaway Gardens, GA - 1/1/2013
Classification & Pathophysiology of Rotator Cuff Disease
Columbus, GA - 1/1/2012
Arthroscopic Posterior Instability Repair
Callaway Gardens, GA - 1/1/2012
Neuropathies of the Shoulder and Elbow
Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2011
Pediatric Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2011
Suture Passing & Knot-tying Techniques
Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2010
Arthroscopic Decompression & Distal Clavicle Excision
Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2010
Common Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder Injuries
Columbus, GA - 1/1/2010
Current Concepts for the Treatment of Shoulder Arthritis
Columbus, GA - 1/1/2010
Shoulder Evaluation: Clustering Signs & Symptoms
Columbus, GA - 1/1/2009
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Columbus, GA - 1/1/2009
Suture Anchor Technique for ORIF of Greater Tuberosity Fractures
Sea Island, GA - 1/1/2008
Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Tuberosity Fractures
Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2008
Humeral head replacement for Proximal Humerus Fractures
Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2008
Common Elbow, Wrist and Hand Injuries
Columbus, GA - 1/1/2008
Arthroscopic Knot Tying
Rosemont, IL - 1/1/2008
Classification and Pathophysiology of Glenohumeral Instability
Rosemont, IL - 1/1/2007
Postoperative Stiff Shoulder
Columbus, GA - 1/1/2006
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Other

Arthroscopic Decompression & Distal Clavicle Excision
R.G. Lewis, St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute Scientific Bulletin
1/1/2011
Proximal Humeral Fractures
R.G. Lewis, S.L. Buckel, St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute Scientific Bulletin
1/1/2008
Arthroscopic Knot Tying
Robert G. Lewis, MD, AAOS/ASES Open and Arthroscopic Techniques in Shoulder Surgery Course of the Orthopaedic Learning Ce
Rosemont, IL - 1/1/2008
Pathophysiology and Classification of Glenohumeral Instability
R.G. Lewis, St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute Scientific Bulletin
1/1/2007
Hip Arthroscopy: Evaluation and Indications in the Treatment of Adult Hip Pain
R.G. Lewis, St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute Scientific Bulletin
1/1/2007
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