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About
John Uribe, M.D., is a dual Board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute, specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive surgical procedures for degenerative conditions of the knee, shoulder and elbow. Dr. Uribe is the team physician for the Florida Panthers hockey team and the Miami Dolphins football team. He is the chairman of the Department of Orthopedics for Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and is a founding member of the UHZ Sports Medicine Institute. Prior to this, Dr. Uribe was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and served as chief of orthopedics at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. His research interests include minimally invasive resurfacing techniques of the knee and shoulder, as well as ligament and tendon restoration. A member of multiple professional organizations and societies, he is well-published and lectures extensively in the U.S. and abroad.
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Education/Academic qualification
Fellowship Program - Sports Medicine, Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic
1984 → 1985
Residency Program - Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami - Jackson Medical Center
1977 → 1981
Internship - General Surgery, University of North Carolina
1976 → 1977
School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, M.D., University of North Carolina
… → 1976
Chemistry, B.S., The Citadel
… → 1969
External positions
Affiliate Dean for Doctor’s Hospital, Florida International University
Dec 1 2010 → …
Professor & Chair, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Florida International University
Aug 1 2008 → …
Volunteer Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami
Apr 1 2003 → Jan 1 2008
Adjunct Professor, University of Miami
Apr 1 2001 → Jan 1 2009
Attending Physician, Jackson Memorial Medical Center
Oct 1 1987 → Jan 1 2002
Attending Physician, VA Medical Center
Oct 1 1987 → Jan 1 1989
Chief, Sport Medicine Division Associate Professor, University of Miami
Apr 1 1987 → Jan 1 2002
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Acting Chief
May 1 1986 → Jan 1 1987
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Uniformed Service of Health Services
Jan 1 1986 → …
Director of Sports Medicine, Triple Army Medical Center
Apr 1 1985 → Jan 1 1987
Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery Division, Frankfurt Army Medical Center
Jan 1 1983 → Jan 1 1984
Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, Frankfurt Army Medical Center
Jan 1 1982 → Jan 1 1983
Disciplines
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Surgery
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Arthroscopy Association of North America
Uribe, J. (PI)
Arthroscopy Association of North America
1/1/18 → 1/1/19
Project: Research project
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Cross Fellowship Award Sport Medicine Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Programs
Uribe, J. (PI)
1/1/16 → 1/1/18
Project: Research project
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Functional Outcomes of Proximal Hamstring Tendon Repair in Patients Over 40 Treated Without Postoperative Bracing
Ravich, J. W., Zvijac, J. E., Vargas, L. A., Schurhoff, M. R., Yurubi, M., Moya Diaz, R. K., Collins, K. G., Gohel, N. N., Pashuck, T., Yagnik, G. P., Hechtman, K. S. & Uribe, J. W., Apr 2025, In: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 13, 4, p. 23259671251326604Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Inlay total shoulder arthroplasty in the weight-bearing shoulder of wheelchair-bound patients with paraplegia. A case report
Blashinsky, Z. A., Latta, S., Schurhoff, M. R., Vargas, L. A., Zvijac, J. E. & Uribe, J. W., Nov 2024, In: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 124, 110373.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Return to Play After Arthroscopic Management of Rotator Cuff Tears in Professional Athletes of Contact Sports
Yagnik, G. P., Szukics, P. F., Seiler, J. R., Ravich, J. W., Vargas, L. A., Zvijac, J. E. & Uribe, J. W., Aug 2024, In: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 12, 8Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Panel member on Stemless Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Uribe, J., 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Injury Patterns of Acute ACL Tears in Young Athletes Under the Age of 26 Years
Zvijac, J., Uribe, J., Hechtman, K., Yagnik, G., Schurhoff, M. S., Vargas, L., Weingart, A., Drawbert, H., Gill, S. & Saxena, A., Nov 27 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
Activities
- 20 Membership of network
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ACL Study Group (External organization)
Uribe, J. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Sociedad Chilena de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología (External organization)
Uribe, J. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Pan Pacific Orthopaedic Society (External organization)
Uribe, J. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Academic Orthopaedic Society (External organization)
Uribe, J. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (External organization)
Uribe, J. (Member)
2000 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Prizes
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1986. Surgical Attending of the Year, Residents Award. Tripler Army Medical Center. Department of Surgery.
Uribe, J. (Recipient), 1986
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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1995 Appointed to Venezuelan National Academy of Medicine
Uribe, J. (Recipient), 1995
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2002-2006 Recognition for outstanding achievement 1-4 years of medical school
Uribe, J. (Recipient), 2002
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2002 Magna cum laude - Undergraduate
Uribe, J. (Recipient), 2002
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2003 Outstanding Teaching Award, Residents Award. University of Miami. Department of Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation/ Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Uribe, J. (Recipient), 2003
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)