A History of Excellence

The University of Florida Orthopaedic Surgery program first began in 1960 as a division of the Department of Surgery. In 1975 the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery achieved full departmental status.

From the beginning, the goals of the UF Orthopaedic Surgery program have been centered around education, patient care and clinical research.Today, the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation continues to build on its reputation of excellence in Clinical and Basic Science Research that was established by the department's first chairman, William F. Enneking, MD. With eighteen faculty members and providing eight clinical services, the department covers the full spectrum of orthopaedic surgery as well as physical medicine and rehabilitation.

From our beginning in 1960, the University of Florida Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation program has earned a reputation for excellence in research, teaching and clinical care. Our commitment to patient health care motivates every aspect of our efforts, from the bedside to the classroom to the research lab. The foundation of our department is built on two oustanding institutions: the University of Florida, a top 20 public university and Shands Healthcare, one of the Southeast's premier health systems.