Dr. Alfred A. Desimone's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

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Biography

Dr. Alfred A. DeSimone graduated from the University of Miami and completed his residency at Boston University Medical Center. He is Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine specializing in Complex Knee and Shoulder Reconstructive surgery. His interests include: Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Meniscal Repair and Cartilage Resurfacing Techniques Arthroscopic Treatment of Shoulder Instability Treatment of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome and Rotator Cuff Tears He has been in private practice for over 20 years and is currently the Director of Sports Medicine at the Sports Medicine Associates of South Florida. This multi-subspecialty group consists of 9 physicians and 3 office locations in the West Broward area. He treats professional, collegiate and community athletes, and participated as Team Physician for the U.S. Olympic Skiing Team (1995), National Rugby Team (1994-1995) and The Florida Panther Hockey Association (2004-2007). Dr. DeSimone has a true passion for sports medicine as he is committed to providing the best possible medical care and treatment for his patients. He recognizes the importance of communicating with his patients to help them understand their diagnosis and treatment plan. He is dedicated to maintain the highest standards of medicine by remaining current in his professional training and certifications. He also acknowledges the value of education and has continued his participation as guest speaker for major television networks, lectureship circuits and medical conferences. As one of our local sports medicine physicians, Dr. DeSimone has also maintained an interest, in the health, wellness and education of the student athletes within our community. Since 2008, his non-profit organization, “Charity for Champions”, has provided over scholarships to the student athletes within Broward County. With a desire to remain as an active participant within this community, he will strive to provide the highest quality of medical care, always remembering that compassion and commitment are in the best interest of his patients.

Languages

• English

Education

• Boston University (Grad. 1994)
• University of Miami (Grad. 1989)

Other Specialties

• Sports Medicine Physician
• Orthopedic Surgeon

Areas of Expertise

• Greenstick fractures
• ACL reconstruction
• Stress fractures
• Sprains and strains
• Torn meniscus
• Posterior cruciate ligament injury
• ACL injury
• Growth plate fractures
• Rotator Cuff Injury
• Bursitis
• Frozen Shoulder Treatment
• Tendinitis
• Golfer's Elbow
• Shin splints

Awards & Recognitions

• Team Physician, North Broward Prep High School
• Team Physician St. Thomas Aquinas High School
• Team Physician, West Broward High School
• Director of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Associates of South Florida P.A.
• Team Physician, Cypress Bay High School
• Team Physician, American Top Team, Coconut Creek, FL
• The American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (Sports Subspecialty) Board Certification