About Richard Vlasak
Richard Vlasak, MD, earned his medical degree at the University of Florida in 1988 and also completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Florida. He completed four fellowships, covering Orthopaedic Oncology, Adult Reconstruction, and Spine at the University of Florida and the Mayo Clinic.
He returned to UF in 1998 to work in the Department of Orthopaedics and has held several positions over the years, including Director of 3rd and 4th year medical students on Orthopaedic rotations, faculty advisor to undergraduate students, and faculty advisor for the Bioengineering Clinical Preceptorship Program.
Vlasak was elected to membership in the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He is also a member of several other professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the International Society of Limb Salvage.
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications
- 2020
Early Polyethylene Failure in a Modern Total Hip Prosthesis: A Note of Caution.
The Journal of arthroplasty. 35(5):1297-1302. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2019.12.043. [PMID] 31982244.
6 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2020
Response to Letter to the Editor on "Early Polyethylene Failure in a Modern Total Hip Prosthesis: A Note of Caution".
The Journal of arthroplasty. 35(9):2689-2690. [DOI] 10.1016/j.arth.2020.05.046. [PMID] 32561258.
PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2018
Clinical Evaluation of Synovial Alpha Defensin and Synovial C-Reactive Protein in the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume. 100(14):1184-1190. [DOI] 10.2106/JBJS.17.00556. [PMID] 30020121.
30 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2015
Staged treatment of pilon fractures.
Journal of orthopaedics. 12(Suppl 1):S1-6. [DOI] 10.1016/j.jor.2015.01.028. [PMID] 26719618.
8 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2014
An indirect reduction technique for percutaneous fixation of calcaneus fractures.
American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.). 43(7):328-33. [PMID] 25046187.
PubMed - 2014
Perioperative and acute care outcomes in morbidly obese patients with acetabular fractures at a Level 1 trauma center.
Journal of orthopaedics. 11(2):58-63. [DOI] 10.1016/j.jor.2014.04.016. [PMID] 25104886.
8 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2012
Obesity and long term functional outcomes following elective total hip replacement.
Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research. 7. [DOI] 10.1186/1749-799X-7-16. [PMID] 22533938.
32 citations | PubMed | Publisher's Site - 2007
Impending aortic penetration following thoracolumbar spinal fixation: a case study.
Journal of long-term effects of medical implants. 17(1):55-8. [PMID] 18298398.
4 citations | PubMed - 1995
Knee arthrodesis in the treatment of failed total knee replacement.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research. (321):138-44. [PMID] 7497659.
44 citations | PubMed
Education
- Fellowship - Musculoskeletal Oncology
1996 - Mayo Clinic, Minnesota - Fellowship - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics
1995 - Mayo Clinic, Minnesota - Fellowship - Musculoskeletal Oncology
1994 - University of Florida - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
1993 - University of Florida - Internship - Surgery
1989 - University of Florida - Medical Degree
1988 - University of Florida
Comments (25 received)
June 2, 2023
Lydia was excellent. Explained everything well, showed me x-rays, pictures of why my knee hurt. Great communicator.
May 26, 2023
Very knowledgeable and attentive
May 26, 2023
Simply the best medical care available.
May 20, 2023
I can say enough about Dr Vlasick. He is just one awesome Doctor. I would highly recommend him
May 19, 2023
Dr valazk is so wonderful
May 14, 2023
Wonderful doctor!! So glad I have him!!
May 13, 2023
I've always been treated well by De. Valask and his crew.
May 10, 2023
The best in all the physicians I have had over the years
May 6, 2023
I was positive impressed during all the visit, all the service was good, every one of them are very special.
May 1, 2023
The ONLY reason I stayed was because of Dr. Vlasik ,, he is amazing
April 26, 2023
He is an excellent care provider and I will recommend him but the team that manages the scheduling and first come first served need HELP. There shouldn't be favoritism in this area.
April 17, 2023
Excellent
April 15, 2023
Like Dr. Vlassic very much & feel confident I'm his care.
April 3, 2023
Dr. Vlasak was wonderful! Engaged me on my level and ensured I was fully aware of my condition/situation.
April 3, 2023
Excellent physician!!
April 2, 2023
Dr Vlasak is awesome, very willing to help and patient with me and all my questions.
April 1, 2023
Dr. Vlasak is very thorough. Very passionate and very knowledgeable. I will highly recommend him to others.
March 25, 2023
Excellent staff
March 24, 2023
The PA was excellenttook time to listen to me and explain things I needed to know
March 22, 2023
Dr Vlasik took time to explain everything to me. He even gave me my x-ray so I could show my primary care doctor.
March 22, 2023
Excellent experience with Dr Vlasik
March 22, 2023
Dr. Vlasak patiently and thoroughly answered all of my questions and explained everything so well. He took his time to explain everything and put me at ease about my upcoming procedure. He didn't treat any of my questions or concerns as though they were trivial. He is extremely approachable, kind, and compassionate.
March 19, 2023
PA took the time and answered all questions.
March 18, 2023
We have been seeing Dr. Vlasak since 2015. He is the best orthopedic surgeon we have ever encountered. We refer him to everyone!
March 15, 2023
Excellent experience all around