Orthopaedics
Carlos Lavernia, M.D.
Clinical Professor - Orthopaedic Surgery (Voluntary Faculty), University of Miami School of Medicine
Dr. Carlos J. Lavernia is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery, with expertise in hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. He has performed over 10,000 joint replacement procedures and developed hip and knee implant designs used in more than one million patients. Practicing in Miami, Florida, Dr. Lavernia treats conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, and post-traumatic arthritis affecting the hip, knee, and shoulder
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine — M.D., 1985
- Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery — Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992
- University of California Medical Center — Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991
- University of California Medical Center — Internship, General Surgery, 1986
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
- South Miami Hospital
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
40+ years in practice