Orthopaedics
Joseph Fernandez, MD
Clinical Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, FL
Dr. Joseph I. Fernandez is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, serving adult patients in Miami, Florida. He focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions affecting athletes and active individuals, including ligament tears (such as ACL and rotator cuff injuries), shoulder instability, elbow disorders, knee arthroscopy cases, and sports-related trauma to extremities. His expertise encompasses the preservation and restora
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery), 1996
Education & Training
- Tulane University School of Medicine — M.D., 1988
- University of Miami School of Medicine / Jackson Memorial Hospital — Internship, General Surgery, 1989
- University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital — Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1993
- American Sports Medicine Institute (St. Vincent's) — Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1994
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
2009
2009
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionSports InjuriesMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Baptist Hospital of Miami
- Doctors Hospital
- South Miami Hospital
Languages
English, Spanish