From Sunday golfers to Olympic competitors, all athletes deserve high-quality care. The Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Doctors Hospital provides world-class care to professional and amateur athletes from around the globe.
But you don’t have to be an athlete to take advantage of our orthopedic services. Patients with arthritic knees and other ailments benefit from surgeons trained in the latest techniques, including minimally invasive joint replacements.
Our sports team includes internationally known orthopedic surgeons equipped with advanced technology and comprehensive rehabilitation programs. This combination offers one of the most respected orthopedic programs in the United States. Through word of mouth, our reputation has spread to Olympic sprinters, college athletes and Little League ball handlers. Professional athletes from across the country seek the expertise of our doctors and rehabilitation specialists.
Team Players
Doctors Hospital is the official sports medicine provider for the Miami Heat, Florida Panthers, Florida Marlins, Florida International University and the FedEx Orange Bowl. What’s more, our surgeons also have faculty appointments at the University of Miami and Florida International University.
Our physicians are also the team physicians for the Miami Heat, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Florida International University, the Miami City Ballet and the Miami-Dade Public High School Programs.
In medical journals, our surgeons have published numerous articles about new techniques they have developed to repair knee, shoulder, ankle and elbow injuries. Our paper trail highlights Doctors Hospital’s winning record in reconstruction and repair of joints and ligaments.
Robot-Assisted Surgery
With the robotic arm, our surgical team removes diseased portions of arthritic knee joints with small incisions and minimal tissue damage. The robotic arm performs with a computer, cameras and GPS tracking information that create real-time, three-dimensional images of the patient’s bone during surgery. For patients, robot-assisted surgery offers a quicker recovery time.
Outpatient Diagnostic Services
Doctors Hospital offers convenient outpatient diagnostic services. Using up-to-date scanning equipment, our radiologists and technologists play a vital role in diagnosing illnesses and injuries. Imaging Services performs tests including X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), 3-D scans, nuclear medicine scans and ultrasounds.
Rehabilitation Services
Physical therapy and occupational therapy are available to inpatients and outpatients. The rehabilitation plan is designed to promote health, restore function and improve lifestyle. Outpatient rehabilitation is offered to children (age 8 and older) and adults with physical, cognitive and functional problems as a result of sports injuries and other disabling conditions. Rehabilitation is a vital component of our orthopedics and sports medicine program.
Physician Referral
For a free referral to a physician on staff at Doctors Hospital, call the Physician Referral Service at 786-308-2888, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Patients coming from outside the United States may call our International Services office for assistance at 786-308-3740.
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Doctors Hospital: Where the Pros Go to Heal