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Richard G Vlasak, MD

Clinical Associate Professor

Division: Trauma, Adult Arthroplasty and Joint Reconstruction
Clinic Appointments: (352) 273-7001 Academic Office: (352) 273-7016 eAppointment
Business Email: vlasarg@ortho.ufl.edu Overall Satisfaction:

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.

Ratings & Reviews

In order to promote transparency and drive patient engagement, the comments below reflect honest, unedited reviews from actual patients.

Rating (415 ratings)

4.48

     

Provider explained things clearly
4.48

     

Provider showed concern
4.44

     

Provider included you in decisions
4.48

     

Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.48

     

Provider discussed treatment options

Comments (74 received)

October 6, 2024
Lydia the PA was excellent with me and explained so much.She is a true asset to your group


October 5, 2024
Dr. Vlasak is an exceptional Dr. He truly cares about his patients


September 28, 2024
Excellent, Dr. Vlasak is awesome!


September 25, 2024
Lydia is great


September 20, 2024
Dr. Vlasak is an exceptional physician.


September 18, 2024
Dr. Vlasak's Surgery Tech. Lydia, was very helpful in explaining to me details regarding a future procedure that I am considering. She is very professional and interested in my concerns.


September 12, 2024
Dr. Vlasak is very thorough and accommodating!


September 10, 2024
Dr.Vlasek is the most professional doctor I've ever dealt with.


September 10, 2024
Dr Vlasak is a wonderful doctor. I'm so glad I went to him.


September 10, 2024
Excellent


August 21, 2024
I have been seeing Dr. Vlasak for a number of years as well as other family members. He takes his time and explains what is going on. He always checks X-rays and goes over them with me.


August 21, 2024
Best care ever!


August 17, 2024
A previous patient referred me.She described her experience and how she felt just talking to him and his manner regarding knee surgery. Highly recommend Dr Vaslik after my appointment I concur 100 per cent


August 14, 2024
I always recommend because I get the best care from everyone here!


August 12, 2024
Dr Vlasek is the Best and so was his staff


August 10, 2024
I am very pleased with my care. I'm going to recommend my daughter in law to get a referral to be seen by my doctor and also any of my friends that have orthopedic problems. I'm very happy with my care.


August 10, 2024
Dr Vlasak was excellent. Answered all concerns. Spent time as needed.


August 7, 2024
Dr Vlasik has been my orthopedic surgeon for over 15 years


August 7, 2024
PA was very good


July 31, 2024
Dr. Vlasak is an excellent physician. We would not want to see anyone else.


July 31, 2024
There is no doctor at Shands more dedicated to their job than Dr. Vlasak. His skills are superior. His advice is stellar. He goes above and beyond. My favorite doctor in my life and I am 72.


July 29, 2024
We are very grateful for the staff.


July 27, 2024
Very good experience


July 24, 2024
Dr . V is one of the best Dr's. I've ever had as are all my other Dr's, Surgeons , etc. I have & will continue to Refer everyone that asks to get with the best which is UF SHANDS


July 17, 2024
Dr Vlasak is THE Best and I have and always will recommend him to any one needing knee replacement or have other issues regarding lower extremities.


July 13, 2024
My doctor was amazing he put Me at ease right away he was awsome


January 31, 2024
Dr. Vlasak always listens and includes me in treatment plans.He is very good at explaining what is happening at all times!


January 20, 2024
Excellent


January 19, 2024
I've had many experiences with other orthopedic practices. This is 'hands down' the best.


January 17, 2024
DR. VLASEK and his staff are excellent care medical people. I am very pleased to have his service.


January 6, 2024
Unbelievable care by the Dr and nurses in dumbfounded you just don't see care this good anymore.


January 3, 2024
Dr. Valasik is an excellent physician.


January 3, 2024
Lydia Sweatt is not only a first class provider but also a very good at the 'human' side of healthcare


December 29, 2023
PA was excellent in all respects


December 29, 2023
Lydia Sweat was very good.


December 27, 2023
I recommend Dr Valsick and his team to anyone because he is a phenomenal doctor


December 23, 2023
Dr. Vlasak is wonderful in explaining the procedure and taking the time to make sue the patient has all concerns and questions answered.


December 22, 2023
Dr. Vlasak is wonderful about explaining and listening to a patient.


December 15, 2023
Lydia takes exceptional care to discuss Anneliese's condition every time we are in for a check up. I would recommend UF Orthopedics to anyone.


December 11, 2023
Dr. Vlasak is the best. I recommend him to everyone I know


December 9, 2023
Love Lydia, Dr. Vlassic's PA, she explains everything thoroughly & helps you set appropriate expectations


December 1, 2023
This is the best Ortho clinic I have been to and I have been to many! Staff is superior!


November 26, 2023
One of U of F's best physicians.


November 23, 2023
I've had good experiences With my physician and PA would recommend them to anybody


November 22, 2023
Good


November 18, 2023
Dr. Lasik is a very good orthopedic surgeon and I appreciated him it was my first visit with him


November 17, 2023
Loved the staff!


November 12, 2023
Awesome Doctor


November 11, 2023
PA was very good. She offered to have Dr. Valsak come in but we knew he was busy and we had the information we needed so we told her Dr. Valsak need not drop in.


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


Accomplishments

  • Marshall Horowitz Excellence in Teaching Award
    2007 - University of Florida
  • Marshall Horowitz Excellence in Teaching Award
    2003 - University of Florida
  • Marshall Horowitz Excellence in Teaching Award
    2001 - University of Florida

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Profile

Specialties


  • Orthopaedic Surgery

 

Areas of Interest


  • Bone tumor
  • Hip joint replacement
  • Knee joint replacement
  • Partial knee replacement

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 

Grants

  • March 2016 - February 2019
    Miscellaneous Donors
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Funding: MISCELLANEOUS DONORS

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

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