Profile InformationOverviewAssociate ProfessorResidency Program DirectorPhone number: 352-273-7001 Academic Office Phone Number: 352-273-7016 E-mail: deckerc@ortho.ufl.eduPractice Locations: UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute3450 Hull RoadGainesville, FL 32607Maps | Directions UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Haile Plantation2846 SW 87th WaySuite AGainesville, FL 32608Maps | Directions UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - Spanish Springs1501 N. US Highway 441Building 1800 - Suite 1832The Villages, FL 32159Maps | Directions Division: SpineOverall Satisfaction: 4.6 out of 5 354 ratings 18 Comments BackgroundBiography: ROBERT C. DECKER, M.D., earned his medical degree at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York in 2003 before going on to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory University and his fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at the University of California, San Diego. He came to UF in 2009 to work in the Department of Orthopaedics and is currently the Associate Orthopaedic Residency Director. Education: Medical SchoolMount Sinai School of Medicine of New York UniversityNew York, NY2003 ResidencyEmory University School of MedicineAtlanta, GA2008 FellowshipUniversity of California San Diego School of MedicineLa Jolla, CA2009 Board Certifications: Eligible, passed Step I in July 2008Board Certified: 2012 Research & PublicationsPublications: Published Articles Fishbein TM, Florman S, Gondolesi GE, Decker R. Noncomposite Simultaneous Liver and Intestinal Transplantation. TRANSPLANTATION 2003;75:564-5. Zucker AR, Gondolesi GE, Abbott MA, Decker R, Rosengren SS, Fishbein TM. Liver-Intestine Transplant from a Pediatric Donor with Unrecognized Mitochondrial Succinate Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency. TRANSPLANTATION 2005;79:356-8. Decker R, Foley J, Moore T. Perioperative Management of the Patient with Cardiac Disease. JAAOS 2010; 18: 267 and ndash; 77. Allen RT, Decker R, Hong JT, Sasso R. "Complications of Occipitocervical Fixation." Seminats in Spine Surgery, Submitted. Chapters Decker R, Spero K. Muscle Transfers for the Treatment of the Irreparable Massive Rotator Cuff Tear. Frankle M (ed) THE ROTATOR CUFF DEFICIENT SHOULDER, Thieme, 2008. Decker R, Oswald T, D'Andrea L. Stapling Techniques for Deformity. Bridwell K (ed) THE TEXTBOOK OF OPERATIVE SPINE SURGERY, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Submitted. Decker R, Garfin SR. Halo Related Complications. Benzel EC (ed) THE CERVICAL SPINE, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Submitted. Ratings & ReviewsIn order to promote transparency and drive patient engagement, the comments below reflect honest, unedited reviews from actual patients. Rating (354 ratings) 4.704.704.804.604.70 Provider explained things clearly: Provider showed concern: Provider included you in decisions: Likelihood of recommending this provider: Provider discussed treatment options: Comments (18 received) May 18, 2022Everyone in attendance was cordial, making me feel at home. May 14, 2022Doctor Decker is a great doctor. He listens. He makes eye contact When he talks to you instead of having his face in the computer. I was very impressed with him and would highly recommend him to any person. May 13, 2022All very good May 2, 2022Very professional. Thanks to everyone. April 22, 2022I'm extremely pleased April 22, 2022Dr. Robert Decker is absolutely The Best!! He is kind, patient, and he is a fantastic and effective listener! He has the highest expertise in the field!! His overall excellence is unsurpassed! April 15, 2022Dr. Decker is very compassionate, very personable, very caring, didn't feel rushed at all. Besides he's a dog lover that says it all! April 15, 2022Dr. McDonald was awesome. He was kind, honest, direct and thorough. (resident) Dr. Decker came inand presented his conclusions. He was straightforward, direct and honest. I felt heard, respected and considered. April 6, 2022Good March 30, 2022I would recommend this facility and Doctors to others. March 18, 2022Dr Decker was great. Really listened. March 16, 2022Very good March 13, 2022Very caring March 10, 2022Doctor Decker was a great choice on my end and I will highly recommend him! March 9, 2022Dr. Robert Decker is an outstanding physician that truly cares about his patients. I am so thankful for him. March 4, 2022Dr. Decker is probably one of the finest back surgeons in the country, and one of the most personable, compassionate doctors. No further comments necessary February 27, 2022All went well February 18, 2022All good
