Roy Cardoso

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Roy Cardoso

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon

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    Roy Cardoso, M.D., FACS, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in conditions of the hand and upper extremity at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. His clinical interests include surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. He is particularly interested in complex elbow reconstruction and peripheral nerve injury, including the brachial plexus. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Dr. Cardoso was an assistant professor of hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Miami for three years. There he helped train residents and fellows. He has lectured nationally and internationally on a variety of topics, including brachial plexus, wrist and elbow injuries. Dr. Cardoso has also participated in many volunteer medical trips overseas. Additionally, he is involved in both clinical and basic science research. He has co-authored a number of medical articles and book chapters. In 2001, he was recognized with an Interim Year Research Training Award by the National Institutes of Health. In 2011, he was chosen as a Young Leader by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Cardoso approaches patient care by treating his patients as he would his family, with compassion and empathy. He is committed to listening to and addressing each person’s questions and concerns.
     

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    Education/Academic qualification

    Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Wake Forest Medical Center

    2008 → 2009

    Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, UC Davis Medical Center

    2006 → 2008

    Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Tulane University Medical Center

    2004 → 2006

    Surgery Internship, Tulane University Medical Center

    2003 → 2004

    Doctor of Medicine, George Washington School of Medicine

    1998 → 2003

    Bachelor of Science, Emory University

    1993 → 1997

    External positions

    Assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Florida International University

    Jan 1 2014 → …

    Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, Orthopaedic Associates, USA

    Jan 1 2014 → Jan 1 2020

    Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, Miami Hand Center

    Jan 1 2012 → Jan 1 2014

    Assistant Professor, Hand and Upper Extremity Division, University of Miami

    Jan 1 2009 → Jan 1 2012

    Assistant Professor, University of Miami Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Jan 1 2009 → Jan 1 2012

    Disciplines

    • Medicine and Health Sciences
    • Orthopedics
    • Sports Medicine
    • Surgery
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