Dr. McCormick has achieved regional, national and international recognition for his clinical research endeavors. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers published in top orthopedic and sports medicine journals while speaking at regional, national or international conferences over 200 times.
Dr. Frank McCormick MD is a board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder, hip, and knee with further sub-specialization in sports medicine and cartilage/joint preservation.
Dr. McCormick obtained his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy where he performed his surgical internship at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, followed by serving as an F/A-18 Fighter Jet Flight Surgeon for United States Marine Corps VMFA-314 squadron.
Subsequently, he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program where he was selected as a Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital.
He then completed an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at the world-renown Rush Sports Medicine Fellowship followed by the prestigious International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) Sanofi travelling fellowship in joint preservation and cartilage regeneration.
Dr. McCormick served as an orthopedic sports medicine specialist within the Harvard medical faculty physician group at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. He led the sports medicine program, called SportSmart, which provided athletic care coverage to 12 local high schools, a community college athletic program, and a summer league baseball program. Dr. McCormick also served as the hospital’s surgical safety officer, which was integral in the department’s safety cultural norms and care delivery via lean based approach, that based on the department’s scorecards–met or exceeded the surgical outcomes of the top Boston-based institutions.
Dr. McCormick served as an orthopedic sports medicine specialist within the Harvard medical faculty physician group at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. He led the sports medicine program, called SportSmart, which provided athletic care coverage to 12 local high schools, a community college athletic program, and a summer league baseball program. Dr. McCormick also served as the hospital’s surgical safety officer, which was integral in the department’s safety cultural norms and care delivery via lean based approach, that based on the department’s scorecards–met or exceeded the surgical outcomes of the top Boston-based institutions.
Dr. McCormick’s surgical practice centers around complex shoulder, knee, cartilage and hip arthroscopy procedures, with a special interest in joint preservation. He regularly tracks his surgical outcomes and is keen on process improvement, value-based care delivery, and education and training. He leads a medical student research group, and they are successful in implementing numerous pathways that have outlined the benefits our lean based surgical care.
Dr. McCormick is currently commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserve. He has also served as assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls (NBA), Chicago White Sox (MLB), and Depaul University (Division I) Men’s and women’s basketball and soccer teams. He has also provided medical care for the New England Patriots (NFL), CrossFit World Competitions and Professional Volleyball.
Dr. McCormick is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Florida International University and Central Florida University with a previous academic appointment at Harvard Medical School.
Supporting patients in living healthy, active, and autonomous lives through exceptional orthopedic care, surgery and follow through, thereby minimizing risks and maximizing patient outcomes.
To push the envelope in musculoskeletal care by integrating a personalized approach, testing advanced surgical techniques and non-surgical alternatives with precision, accuracy, commitment and the latest technology to empower every patient to live an active, pain-free life.
Our orthopedic and sports medicine practice specializes in joint preservation, sports medicine, and advanced surgical care for the shoulder, hip, and knee. Led by Dr. Frank McCormick, a board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with extensive experience in both military and civilian settings, our team is dedicated to delivering elite, personalized care.
Dr. McCormick’s journey began with treating injured warriors, where he fostered a deep passion for supporting our nation’s heroes in gaining back their movement and mobility while decreasing their pain. In this arena- results mattered.
Trained and taught at the nation’s premier surgical centers, he also underwent the same rigorous training and taught the same methods used by elite fighter pilots to reliably, repeatedly achieve mission success, all the while pushing the envelope of human performance.
Dr McCormick realizes these principles can and should be applied to healthcare delivery. This realization transformed into a lifelong passion to helping people of all backgrounds regain their activity and achieve optimal performance. Through his military aviation background, Dr. McCormick has integrated a “Fighter Pilot” approach to treat every patient with precision, care, and personalized strategy for both treatment and recovery, ensuring each patient receives the highest level of care.
Our orthopedic and sports medicine practice specializes in joint preservation, sports medicine, and advanced surgical care for the shoulder, hip, and knee. Led by Dr. Frank McCormick, a board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with extensive experience in both military and civilian settings, our team is dedicated to delivering elite, personalized care.
Dr. McCormick’s journey began with treating injured warriors, where he fostered a deep passion for supporting our nation’s heroes in gaining back their movement and mobility while decreasing their pain. In this arena- results mattered.
Dr. McCormick’s journey began with treating injured warriors, where he fostered a deep passion for supporting our nation’s heroes in gaining back their movement and mobility while decreasing their pain. In this arena- results mattered.
Trained and taught at the nation’s premier surgical centers, he also underwent the same rigorous training and taught the same methods used by elite fighter pilots to reliably, repeatedly achieve mission success, all the while pushing the envelope of human performance.
Dr McCormick realizes these principles can and should be applied to healthcare delivery. This realization transformed into a lifelong passion to helping people of all backgrounds regain their activity and achieve optimal performance. Through his military aviation background, Dr. McCormick has integrated a “Fighter Pilot” approach to treat every patient with precision, care, and personalized strategy for both treatment and recovery, ensuring each patient receives the highest level of care.
Our leader, Dr. Frank McCormick, has a pretty cool resume. A Harvard Surgeon and former aviator, he is successfully applying aviation technology to surgical approaches. The care team includes P-A’s and nurse practitioners with medical assistants working together to get the job done!
The Surgical Coordinator manages surgery preparation as the Care Coordinator follows you through the process, and our Office Manager assists with all appointments and paperwork.
During our “surgical planning and risk reduction” process, our team reviews your information and surgical plan to determine additional tests that may benefit your experience.
We coordinate any assistance or therapy you need at home as well as medications, which may be provided before, during, and after surgery.
Finally, our “100 days to health” program helps ensure we identify and mitigate complications while you heal, provides direct access communication to the team, and assists you through the entire recovery.
Together, we aim to return you to the healthy, optimized lifestyle you deserve!
The surgical pursuit of excellence is Dr. Mccormick’s pledge to you! We target optimal outcomes and use VALUE-BASED care approaches to ensure your satisfaction.
Our multi-specialist care teams provide comprehensive, customized care plans which include CUTTING-EDGE surgical and non-surgical techniques.
We use full spectrum MINIMALLY INVASIVE JOINT PRESERVATION biologic approaches. We employ innovative surgical techniques to OPTIMIZE SAFETY and MINIMIZE RISK.
By utilizing top of the line surgical products with team coordination programs, direct communication, and multimodal pain control regimens; we optimize your recovery.
Dr. Mccormick’s care team seeks to pursue academic leadership within the community.
We continuously educate and seek education, and perform clinical studies related to your problem.
Have a question or concern? We offer twenty- four seven phone and text access as well as online APPOINTMENT scheduling and telemedicine visits.
Let’s begin your journey back to a healthy, optimized lifestyle with Dr. Mccormick’s surgical care team!
Desperate to escape constant shoulder pain? Ready to restore your lifestyle, but apprehensive about your options?
Experiencing sleepless nights? Is the constant discomfort made worse when nothing you’ve tried is working? It’s not your fault, but you’re still the one who has to live with it. With the right treatment approach, we can return you to your old life much faster than you can imagine.
Our Minimally invasive repair techniques are proven to restore your lifestyle and decrease your pain.
By prioritizing your goals, my team and I can restore your quality of life and reduce pain using advanced surgical recoveries and concierge care.
We put you in control, ensure you feel heard, and take you through each of your options – giving you the peace of mind that makes all the difference.
People come to us from across the region for several reasons:
I have been Trained By The Leading Shoulder Surgeons in the world.
I’m a former 5 year Faculty Member At Affiliated Harvard Medical School Physican’s Group.
One of the most active clinician scientist surgeons in South Florida,
I was recently Named An “Emerging Leader” By The Florida Orthopedic Society For Value- Based Shoulder Care.
I Have Proven Success For Arthroscopic Shoulder Repairs.
By combining all of this with a personable and approachable care philosophy, My team and I make aim for the results you deserve.
Our philosophy centers around "pushing the envelope" in every aspect of orthopedic care. We uniquely apply the principles of high-reliability organizations, inspired by Dr. McCormick's experience as a Fighter Jet Flight Surgeon; aiming to deliver precise, safe and reliable treatments. This includes the use of checklists, communication tools, a focus on safety, continuous process improvement, and a team-based approach to minimize errors and maximize outcomes. We also use clinical science to employ and critique “State of the Art” treatment options for our patients. We believe in treating each patient as a whole; integrating physical, mental, and social wellness to achieve optimal performance. Our goal is to provide Mission Critical level care that is accessible and relatable, ensuring that everyone—from our elite fighter pilots, the team members who support the mission, to the weekend warriors—can recover fully and live their best lives.
Why Choose Us● Current orthopedic surgical care is often impersonal, costly, and wrought with delays, set backs, and average results,
● Patients frequently encounter a one - size - fits - all approach to orthopedic treatment, which fails to address their unique needs and goals. Patients may often feel like just another number and feel discouraged that they are not heard, nor are getting the care they need/deserve.
● Many healthcare providers do not transparently share their surgical outcomes, nor benchmark their expected recovery parameters, leaving patients unsure about the quality and effectiveness of the care they receive or their expected results.
● By integrating high - reliability fighter pilot principles and research - based cutting - edge surgical techniques, we provide a meticulous, systems - based approach to orthopedic care that significantly reduces risks and enhances patient outcomes.
● We offer personalized step - wise treatment plans that are tailored to each patient’s specific circumstances, combining expert surgical care with individual measured recovery strategies aimed to achieve optimized results.
● To reduce risk and ensure we achieve our best selves, we prioritize: access, communication, scientific application and continuous process improvement.
The surgical pursuit of excellence is Dr. Mccormick’s pledge to you! We target optimal outcomes and use value-based care approaches to ensure your satisfaction.
Our multi-specialist care teams provide comprehensive, customized care plans which include cutting-edge surgical and non-surgical techniques. We use full spectrum minimally invasive joint preservation biologic approaches. We employ innovative surgical techniques to optimize safety and minimize risk.
By utilizing top of the line surgical products with team coordination programs, direct communication, and multimodal pain control regimens; we optimize your recovery.
Dr. Mccormick’s care team seeks to pursue academic leadership within the community. We continuously educate and seek education, and perform clinical studies related to your problem.
Have a question or concern? We offer twenty- four seven phone and text access as well as online appointment scheduling and telemedicine visits.
Let’s begin your journey back to a healthy, optimized lifestyle with Dr. Mccormick’s surgical care team!
Dr. McCormick has led a clinical research educational program for over 10 years and has established itself as a beacon of excellence in patient care, education, and cutting-edge research. The program’s multifaceted approach encompasses a highly competitive clinician-scientist research program, active research protocol in orthopedic sports medicine care delivery, and ongoing medical education opportunities, including national speaking invitations and visiting professor series. Dr. McCormick and his team have travel the world working and learning from the premier thought leaders and surgeons in the field. We have continuously published award-winning research articles.
Research and innovation are at the heart of our program. We conduct clinical trials on novel treatments for sports injuries, engage in basic science research in orthobiologics and biomechanics, and collaborate with industry leaders to develop innovative surgical tools. Our outcomes research, supported by a large-scale patient database, continually informs and improves our practices.
Patient care is delivered through a multidisciplinary approach using High-Reliability Organization principles: integrating surgeons, nurses, administrators, physiotherapists, creating personalized and optimized treatment plans. We utilize advanced diagnostic capabilities, minimally invasive techniques, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation services. Our telemedicine integration allows for remote consultations and at-home progress monitoring.
The organization’s collaborators and program alumni include world-renowned surgeons and physicians who serve as team physicians for professional sports teams, specialized experts in areas such as knee, hip and shoulder reconstruction, and NIH-funded researchers. We are not only clinical leaders but also advocates strongly for surgical safety and risk reduction and mitigation.
Our cutting-edge facilities feature integrated office based surgical suites to avoid the dangers of hospitals, a comprehensive rehabilitation center, a biomechanics laboratory, and a regenerative medicine unit. This integrated collaborative approach yields significant value including brainstorming; communication and rapid adaptations to accelerate success and progress not found elsewhere and allows us to stay at the forefront of orthopedic sports medicine advancements—“Teamwork makes the dream work.”
Patient outcomes and satisfaction are a testament to our program’s success. We recently demonstrated this publishing above-average results and low complication rates for our arthroscopic rotator cuff repair protocol. We maintain a strong safety culture with rigorous protocols, advanced infection control measures, and continuous process improvement initiatives taken from the naval aviation playbooks and HRO culture.
Our program’s impact extends globally through international consulting, humanitarian missions, and contributions to national guidelines. Looking to the future, we are exploring emerging research areas such as orthobiologic treatment options, genetic factors in injury susceptibility, developing advanced technologies like biodegradable implants, and moving towards more personalized care-pathway approaches.
In conclusion, our orthopedic sports medicine surgical program continues to set the standard for excellence, enhancing the lives of patient athletes at all levels and advancing the field of sports medicine globally through our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and continuous process improvement.
