Dr. Rahul V. Deshmukh, MD
Orthopedist
232 Ponte Vedra Park Drive Ponte Vedra Beach FL, 32082About
Dr. Rahul Deshmukh is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Jacksonville, FL and specializing in sports medicine, advanced arthroscopy, minimally invasive joint replacement and trauma. As a Jacksonville antive, Dr. Deshmukh is proud to bring his expertise as a nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon to his local community. He has received the Jacksonville Magazine Top Doctors Award and Patients Choice Award. Before he went off to receive his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Deshmukh served as the Bolles valedictorian. During his time in Boston, he served as the assistant team physician to the Boston Celtics. Dr. Deshmukh is the current team physician to the Jacksonville Icemen and also serves as the current Chief of Orthopedics and Director of Orthopedic Center of Excellence at St. Vincent's Southside.
When he is not in the office he enjoys traveling the world, sailing and spending time with his family. In addition, he like to learn new languages. Dr. Deshmukh is proficient in Spanish, French, Marathi and Hindi.
Education and Training
Duke University B.S.E 1993
Harvard Medical School 1997
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Dr. Rahul V. Deshmukh, MD's Expert Contributions
How is the recovery for ACL tear surgery?
Hello, Coming from someone who just had ACL surgery with Southeast Orthopedic Specialists, the recovery is not bad if you keep a strict physical therapy regimen and follow the post-op protocols. You are in a locked brace for the first two weeks post surgery and then (pending your physical therapist’s approval) you are able to be more mobile. Please consult your physician before making your decision about your treatment options. Audrey Amerson READ MORE
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director of Orthopedic Center of Excellence St. Vincent's Southside 2017 - 2019
- Team Physician Jacksonville Icemen 2017 - 2019
- Chief of Orthopedics St. Vincent's Southside 2017 - 2019
Awards
- Magna Cum Laude, B.S.E. 1993 Harvard Medical School
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Acl Tear
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
Fellowships
- Joint Replacement/Reconstruction, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA 2003
- ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA 2003
- TRAUMA, HARVARD UNIVERSITY, BOSTON, MA 2002
Areas of research
Incidence of Implementation of Modular Tibial Insert Exchange, 2000
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty, 2001
An Update on Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, 2003
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