Michele R. D’Apuzzo, MD Miami’s Leading Hip & Knee Replacement Surgeon
Professor University of Miami & Fellowship Director
Board Certified & Robotic Specialist
President Miami Orthopaedic Society
Board Member Florida Orthopaedic Society
Fellow American Orthopaedic Association, American Association of Hip an Knee Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Why Choose Dr. D’Apuzzo?
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Elite training & leadership
Dr. D’Apuzzo is a Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Director of the Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Program. Trained at Mayo Clinic, University of Virginia, and Hospital for Special Surgery. His elite academic training and leadership ensure you receive the highest standard of hip and knee replacement care in Miami.
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Robotic precision & faster recovery
Dr. D’Apuzzo specializes in Robotic-Arm Assisted hip and knee replacement surgery. This advanced technology offers unmatched precision, smaller incisions, and significantly less pain, leading to faster recovery times. Many of his patients return home the same day or the next day and quickly resume their active South Florida lifestyle.
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Life-changing patient outcomes
Patients consistently rate Dr. D’Apuzzo very high across hundreds of reviews. Honored with multiple national award and focused on excellence as Director of Quality and Safety for Joint Replacement at the University of Miami, he delivers outstanding long-term results, helping hundreds of people eliminate chronic pain and regain full mobility and quality of life.
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Personalized compassionate care
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. D’Apuzzo treats every patient like family. As a member of the University of Miami Patient Experience Committee, he takes the time to truly listen, creates a customized treatment plan around your goals, and provides warm, attentive support from your first visit through complete recovery.
Our Specialties
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We help patients suffering from severe hip pain by replacing the damaged hip joint with a new, smooth artificial joint. This surgery often allows people to walk without pain, sleep better, and return to activities they enjoy in South Florida.
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If arthritis has made your knees stiff and painful, we can replace part or all of the knee joint. The goal is simple: reduce pain and help you move freely again so you can enjoy walks on the beach, play with grandchildren, and live more comfortably.
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Many patients are now able to have hip or knee replacement surgery and go home the very same day. With special techniques and careful planning, we make it possible for the right patients to recover safely and comfortably at home instead of in the hospital.
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We use advance robotics to perform hip and knee replacements with greater accuracy. This technology helps create a personalized surgical plan for your body, often resulting in less pain and a faster return to your normal routine.
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Sometimes older artificial joints wear out or cause problems years later. We specialize in complex revision surgery to remove worn implants and replace them with new ones, giving patients renewed comfort and better movement.
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For patients with avascular necrosis (a condition where the bone loses its blood supply), we offers procedures that can save the natural hip or knee joint. These joint-preserving treatments can help delay or completely avoid the need for joint replacement.
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