Alfred A. DeSimone, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Al DeSimone, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his residency at Boston University Medical Center. He is fellowship trained in sports medicine from the University of Colorado, specializing in complex knee and shoulder reconstructive sur-gery. His interests include arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction, meniscal repair and cartilage resurfacing techniques. He is also focused on arthroscopic treatment of shoulder instability, impingement and rotator cuff tears. He has participated as a team physician for the U.S. Olympic Skiing team, National Rugby team and the Boston University Intercollegiate Athletic Program. Dr. DeSimone treats community and professional athletes. He has published articles and presented research on sports medicine, and has a keen interest in exercise, nutrition and alternative medicine. He is the director of Sports Medicine at the South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine. He is currently a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.