George H. Canizares, MD
Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg, Joint Replacement, Knee & Leg, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Assisted By:
- Kathy Pirri, APRN
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About Dr. Canizares
Dr. George H. Canizares received his Doctorate of Medicine degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, FL and served as the class president. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI where he was the chief resident during his senior year. Dr. Canizares has completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at South Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Coral Gables, FL.
Dr. Canizares is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery specializing in sports medicine, trauma and knee and shoulder replacement.
Dr. Canizares was selected to the NFL Neutral Physician Examiners Panel and served as the team doctor for the Miami Heat and Miami Sol. He is currently the Tampa Bay Rowdies team physician.
Dr. Canizares was instrumental in the development of the sports medicine program at All Florida Orthopaedic Associates and serves as the head team physician for multiple Pinellas County high schools and Eckerd college. He has also traveled with several professional sports teams as the team physician.
Credentials
Fellowship: Sports Medicine Fellowship; South Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery; Wayne State University School of Medicine
Medical School: University of South Florida College of Medicine
It has truly been a pleasure to serve our community as an orthopedic surgeon for the last 20 years. I love going to work to try to resolve my patients’ issues and improve their quality of life.
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