OUTCOMES DIVISION OF MEDICINE Department of Orthopaedics
About Cleveland Clinic Florida Cleveland Clinic Florida s medical staff are dedicated physicians who have joined the clinic as salaried doctors to practice a different kind of medicine: Where commitment to patients, providing expert innovative care, and involvement in medical education are the goals. We work as a team, access the same electronic medical records, and cooperate to give our patients the best care. Providing excellent care to our patients is why we are here.
Chair s Letter In the Department of Orthopaedics we realize that quality counts when making a decision to refer a patient to a hospital or physician. This outcomes booklet contains a summary of our department s surgical and medical trends and approaches. Our department is complete with sub-specialists who evaluate and treat all complaints and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Outcomes reporting reinforces our commitment to enhancing care and achieving excellence for our patients and referring physicians. Thank you for your interest in the Cleveland Clinic Florida s Department of Orthopaedics outcomes. Gregory J. Gilot, MD Acting Chairman Department of Orthopaedics
Innovation COMPLEX PRIMARY AND REVISION JOINT REPLACEMENT We provide comprehensive tertiary care for the most complex joint replacement surgery, including partial joint replacement, resurfacing and partial resurfacing, computer assisted, custom joint replacement, and reverse joint replacement. MINIMALLY INVASIVE JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY We offer qualified surgical candidates options in minimally invasive hip, knee and shoulder replacement. These techniques minimize post-operative pain and accelerate rehabilitation. ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY Advanced arthroscopic techniques for the treatment of shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle disorders offer patients the least invasive form of treatment. We offer wide-ranging arthroscopic solutions for the recreational or elite athlete, including revision rotator cuff repair, knee multi-ligamentous knee reconstruction, revision arthroscopic knee surgery, and the new All-Inside ACL reconstruction.
Services & Our Doctors SECTION OF ADULT RECONSTRUCTIVE SHOULDER SURGERY Dr. Gregory Gilot received his Adult Shoulder reconstructive Surgery Fellowship from the University of Texas, and has expertise in shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder replacement surgery, reverse shoulder replacements, and revision shoulder surgery. SPORTS MEDICINE Dr. David Westerdahl received his primary care Sports Medicine Fellowship from Cleveland Clinic Ohio, and has expertise in non-surgical management of arthritis and sports injuries and exercise related medical disorders. SECTION OF ADULT HIP AND KNEE RECONSTRUCTION Dr. Preetesh Patel received his Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship from Cleveland Clinic Ohio, and has expertise in complex primary and revision hip and knee replacements, minimallyinvasive and computer-assisted hip and knee replacements. SECTION OF FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY Dr. Jeffrey Wu received his Foot and Ankle Fellowship from Cleveland Clinic Ohio, and has expertise in reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle replacement, ankle arthroscopy, fractures, sports related injuries, deformity and disorders about the foot and ankle. PODIATRIC SERVICES Dr. Elizabeth Scheiber trained at New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She has expertise in sports medicine and geriatric podiatry. TEAM COVERAGE Dr. Leo serves as the head orthopaedic surgeon for the Florida Atlantic University Owls. Dr. Westerdahl serves alongside as the head team physician and the director of Sports Medicine for the Florida Atlantic University Owls. He is also a team physician for the Florida Panthers NHL Hockey team and Sagemont School. SECTION OF SPORTS MEDICINE Dr. Brian Leo received his Sports Medicine Fellowship from the UHZ Sports Medicine Institute of Florida, and has expertise in arthroscopic surgery, knee ligament reconstruction, elbow surgery, rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability.