Kevin Kaplan, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Physician Profile
Kevin Kaplan, MD, completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles. During his fellowship, he assisted the head team physician in the orthopedic care of the 2009 World Champion Los Angeles Lakers. His areas of expertise include:
Sports Medicine
Minimally-Invasive Join Surgery
General Orthopaedics
Join Replacement Surgery
Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgeon
An Orthopaedic Surgeon is educated in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. This specialist is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine Specialist
A Family Physician is concerned with the total healthcare of the individual and the family and is trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages. The Family Physician receives a broad range of training that includes adult medicine and care of the aged, the care of children, women’s health, maternity care, preventive medicine and behavioral science. Special emphasis is placed on the primary care of families, utilizing consultants and community resources when appropriate.
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
2012 - 2022
Education & Training:
Bachelor of Science
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Doctor of Medicine
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
1999 - 2003
Residency
NYU - Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
2003 - 2008
Fellowship
Kerlan - Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
2008 - 2009
Hospital Affiliation:
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Baptist Medical Center South
Wolfson Children's Hospital
Ages Treated:
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Teen
Adult
Senior
Languages:
Legal Practice Name:
Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute
From the Doctor:
Outside of my office, I am the head team physician for the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars. I also work as a team physician with the Arena League Jacksonville Sharks, Jacksonville University, the University of North Florida and several local high schools. Prior to moving to Jacksonville, I have served as an assistant team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Sparks, Anaheim Ducks, and Loyola Marymount University.
I have been trained in cutting-edge minimally invasive joint surgery for the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee, as well as in joint preserving and reconstructive procedures of the shoulder and elbow.