WilliamFrancisBennettMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Sarasota, FL

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

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Office
1250 S Tamiami Trl
Ste 303
Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone+1 941-953-5509

Fax+1 941-953-5510

Summary

Designated one of the Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Sarasota by U.S. News and World Reports, Dr. Bennett has been practicing since 1995. He was ranked a Top Doctor for Orthopaedic Surgery for 2013 by Sarasota Magazine and Castle Connolly Medical.
Dr. William F. Bennett, an esteemed Sarasota orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized shoulder and knee specialist, founded Bennett Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine in Sarasota, Florida - some of the best beaches in the country! For years, Dr. Bennett has specialized in using Platelet Rich Plasma (“PRP”) and Adult Stem Cells to accelerate and enhance healing. He is an expert shoulder surgeon and knee surgeon- and is sought after by patients in Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, Brandon, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, North Port, Englewood, Longboat Key, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Port Charlotte, Orlando, Ft. Myers, Naples, and Miami, Florida. International and out-of-state athletes also travel from overseas to be treated at Bennett Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine.
As a sportsmedicine physician, Dr. Bennett treats all injuries, but is known as a pioneer in the areas of shoulder surgery, adult stem cells, and platelet rich plasma (“PRP”) treatment of joints. He sees patients from various parts of the world who seek his advanced expertise in treating hip, knee, elbow, and shoulder injuries. Arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, minimally invasive custom knee replacement, cartilage regeneration, meniscus surgery, ACL reconstruction and hip arthroscopy are common procedures performed by Dr. Bennett. You will find you have come to the right place at Bennett Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine.

For more information about Dr. William Bennett and his practice, visit the website at www.bennettorthosportsmed.com

Education & Training

University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990 - 1993
University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1990
Baylor University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
Uconn School Of MedicineClass of 1988
Wake Forest UniversityBS, 1984
Wake Forest UniversityBS, 1984
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1967 - 1968
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1966 - 1967

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 1989 - 2026
TX State Medical License 1992 - 2024
CA State Medical License 1993 - 2022
OK State Medical License 1990 - 1991
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

America's Top Surgeons Consumer Council, 2006
Who's Who 2006
Scholarship Award/Highest OITE Score Anatomy Proctor 1991
Sigma Xi-Research Society
Phi Beta Kappa
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

118 citations
Arthroscopic repair of isolated subscapularis tears: A prospective cohort with 2- to 4-year follow-up.
William F. Bennett
Arthroscopy. 2003-02-01
64 citations
Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A Prospective Cohort With 2- to 4-Year Follow-up
William F. Bennett
Arthroscopy. 2003-04-01
103 citations
Arthroscopic repair of anterosuperior (supraspinatus/subscapularis) rotator cuff tears
William F. Bennett
Arthroscopy. 2003-01-01

Abstracts/Posters

Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. 2-Year Follow-up
Bennett WF, Arthroscopy, 4/1/2003
Arthroscopic Repair of Complete Supraspinatus Tears. 2 Year Follow-up
Bennett WF, Arthroscopy, 3/1/2003
Arthroscopic Repair of Complete Anterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears. 2 Year Follow- up
Bennett WF, Arthroscopy, 2/1/2003
Arthroscopic Repair of Complete Subscapularis Tears. 2 Year Follow-up
Bennett WF, Arthroscopy, 1/1/2003
Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tendons: Arm Positioning and Screw placement
Bennett WF, AANA, 1/1/2001
Subscapularis, Medial and Lateral Coracohumeral Ligament Insertion Anatomy. Arthroscopic Appearance and Incidence of the "Hidden" Rotator Interval Lesion
Bennett WF, AAOS Annual Meeting, 1/1/2000
Subscapularis, Medial and Lateral Coracohumeral Ligament Insertion Anatomy. Arthroscopic Appearance and Incidence of the "Hidden" Rotator Interval Lesion
Bennett WF, Orth Trans Spring, 1/1/2000
Arthroscopic Subscapularis Repair: Two Year Follow-up
Bennett WF, Arthroscopy, 6/1/1999
Arthroscopic Subscapularis Evaluation
Bennett WF, ISAKOS, Annual Meeting, 1/1/1999
Arthroscopic Subscapularis Evaluation
Bennett WF, AAOS Annual Meeting, 1/1/1999
Arthroscopic Subscapularis Repair: Two Year Follow-up
Bennett WF, AAOS 1998, Orth Transactions, 1/1/1998
The Specificity of the Speed's Test
Bennett WF, ESSKA 5th Congress, 1/1/1998
Arthroscopic Subscapularis Repair
Bennett WF, AAOS Annual Meeting, 1/1/1998
Sequential Arthroscopic Release of The Shoulder in Adhesive Capsulitis
Bennett WF, AAOS Annual Meeting, 1/1/1997
Sequential Arthroscopic Release: Shoulder Capsule
Bennett WF, AAOS 1997, Orth. Transactions, 1/1/1997
The Specificity of the Speed's Test
Bennett WF, AAOS 1996, Orth. Transactions, 1/1/1996
A Technique for Reconstructing the Calcaneofibular Ligamentin Chronically Sprains. Developed in a Cadaveric Model
Bennett WF, AAOS Annual Meeting, 1/1/1995
Technical Highlights of Meniscal Allograft
Bennett WF, Sisto Domenick, Surgery.AAOS 1995, Orth. Transactions, 1/1/1995
Tibial Plateau Fractures: Associated Soft Tissue Injuries
Bennett WF, AAOS Annual Meeting, 2/1/1994
Tibial Plateau Fractures
Bennett WF, Browner Bruce, Associated Soft Tissue Injuries AAOS 1993, Orth.Transactions, 1/1/1994
A Uniplanar Model for Medial and Lateral Quadriceps Support of the Patella
Bennett, WF, Doherty, N, Hallisey, MJ, Fulkerson, JP, AOA Resident's Conference, Orth. Transactions, 1/1/1990
A Uniplanar Model for Medial and Lateral Quadriceps Support of the Patella
Bennett WF, American College of Surgeons, 1/1/1989
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Lectures

Correlation of the SLAP and the Pulley
1/1/2007
Subscapularis Tears: Arthroscopic Management Technique and Results and Arthroscopic Anatomy and Reconstruction of the Biceps Pulley
8/1/2006
How Arthroscopy Helps One Stay Active While Aging
1/1/2006
CME Credits Work Comp- Knee Injuries
1/1/2005
CME Credits Work Comp- Shoulder Injuries
1/1/2004
Electronic Media in Sportsmedicine
12/1/1999
The "Not-So-Hidden" Hidden Rotator Interval Lesion
1/1/1999
Arthroscopic Subscapularis Evaluation. A Needed Addition to Routine Shoulder Evaluation
1/1/1999
Arthroscopic Subscapularis Repair: Two-Year Follow-Up
1/1/1998
Bioabsorbable Soft Tissue Fasteners: Failure Mode and Exaggerated Inflammatory Response
1/1/1997
Operative Treatment of Recurrent Posterior Shoulder Instability
5/1/1993
Tibial Plateau Fractures: Associated Soft Tissue Injuries
4/1/1993
The Patellofemoral Joint
1/1/1993
Tibial Plateau Fractures
8/1/1992
Knee Dislocations
6/1/1991
Cervical Spine Fractures
3/1/1991
Clubfoot
1/1/1991
The Anatomy of the Flexor Tendons in the Hand
9/1/1990
A Uniplanar Model for Medial and Lateral Quadriceps Support of the Patella
1/1/1987
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Press Mentions

Dr. Bennett: Orthopedic Surgeon-Sarasota Regenerative Medicine – Stem Cells, Bone Marrow and PRP to Improve Patient Outcomes in-OfficeJune 7th, 2022

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
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