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Meet the Faculty

Florida Orthopaedic Institute's shoulder and elbow team brings together nationally recognized surgeons with expertise spanning arthroplasty, arthroscopy, implant design, robotics, and research.

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Florida's Largest Orthopaedic Practice

FOI is the highest-volume private orthopaedic practice in Florida

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National Leaders

Faculty hold national leadership roles in ASES and drive innovation in implant design and surgical robotics

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Research-Driven

Actively engaged in clinical research, biomechanics, and national conference leadership

Program Faculty

Mark A. Frankle, MD

Mark A. Frankle, MD

Fellowship Director

Specialty

Shoulder arthroplasty, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, complex reconstructive shoulder surgery

Notable

  • star Past President, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
  • star Credited with introducing reverse shoulder arthroplasty to the United States
  • star Multiple patent holder in shoulder implant design
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Mark A. Mighell, MD

Mark A. Mighell, MD

Program Co-Director

Specialty

Shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopy, fracture care, implant design, surgical robotics

Notable

  • star Inactive Reserve Commander, United States Navy
  • star Extensive experience in shoulder implant design
  • star Advancing the use of robotics in shoulder surgery
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Caroline Chebli, MD

Faculty

Specialty

Specialty information coming soon

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Christopher E. Baker, MD

Christopher E. Baker, MD

Faculty

Notable

  • star Active leader within the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
  • star Spearheads Tampa participation in ASES Shoulder & Elbow Week
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Kevin J. Cronin, MD

Faculty

Notable

  • star Inaugural recipient of the Mark Frankle, MD Health Care Policy Award
  • star Active in political advocacy in orthopaedics
  • star ASES Shoulder & Elbow Week leader
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Advisers & Mentors

check_circle Each fellow works closely with program directors and all faculty throughout the year
check_circle Mentorship in clinical and academic development, as well as leadership development, is a core program value — faculty include a past ASES President and a U.S. Navy Commander
check_circle Program emphasizes preparation for leadership roles in private practice, academic, or military settings
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Visiting Professors

Faculty and fellows interact with visiting surgeons at national meetings and local/regional conferences throughout the year.

ASES Annual Meeting AAOS Annual Meeting Regional Conferences

Specific visiting professor schedule to be confirmed.

Train with Leaders in the Field

Apply through SF Match by November 1 to train alongside nationally recognized shoulder and elbow surgeons.

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