Michele D’Apuzzo, MD

Michele D’Apuzzo, MD

9035 SW 72nd St, Suite 104
Miami, FL 33173

Tel: (305) 830-0771
Fax: (305) 440-4325

e-mail: info@miaortho.com

About Dr. D'Apuzzo

Dr. Michele D’Apuzzo is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specialized in hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. D’Apuzzo completed his medical school at Universidad Central de Venezuela where he graduated with honors. He then completed his orthopedic surgical training in some of the best centers in the United States. Dr. D’Apuzzo has also been the recipient of multiple regional and national awards including the prestigious “John Insall” Award from The Knee Society.

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
    • Fellowship, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement
  • Mayo Clinic (Rochester) / University of Virginia
    • Orthopedic Surgery Residency
  • Universidad Central de Venezuela
    • Medical School

Board Certifications & Licensure

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
  • Florida State Medical License

Society Membership

  • American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Association
  • Florida Orthopaedic Society
  • Orthopaedic Research Society
  • American Medical Association

Get home faster

Surgeons utilizing the Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee System have stated that their patients recover faster and are back to activities of daily life sooner. 1

PRECAUTIONS & DISCLAIMERS

Every patient is different, and individual results will vary. There are risks and recovery times associated with surgery. Consult your doctor to determine if joint replacement surgery is right for you.

Individual results and activity levels after surgery vary and depend on many factors including age, weight and prior activity level. There are risks and recovery times associated with surgery and there are certain individuals who should not undergo surgery. Please click here to read about risks associated with surgery. Only a physician can tell you if this product and associated procedure are right for you and your unique circumstances. Please consult with a physician for complete information regarding benefits, risks and possible outcomes.

These surgeons are paid consultants for MicroPort Orthopedics. The opinions expressed are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.

  • References
    1. Cassard et al, Outpatient TKR – 30 days readmission rate and complications, Full Function Faster meeting, London, 2018.