Orthopaedics
Rafael Diaz-Garcia, MD
South Miami, FL
Rafael Diaz-Garcia, M.D., FACS, is an orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. He specializes in peripheral nerve surgery to treat neuropathic pain, nerve compression (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, radial tunnel, etc.), nerve lacerations/injuries as well as brachial plexus pathology, including neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. His clinical interests include the care of high-level athletes, arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the hand and wrist, arthritis,
19+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
- Residency: University of Michigan Health System
- Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Peer Recognition
- ACS — Fellow (FACS)
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Hand & Upper Extremity
Conditions & Treatments
Hand & Upper ExtremityCarpal Tunnel & Nerve CompressionHand Fractures
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- South Miami Hospital
- West Kendall Baptist Hospital
- Baptist Hospital of Miami
- HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Experience
19+ years in practice