Joseph P. Gjolaj MD MBA, FACS, FAAOS, FAOA
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Professor & Chief of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Director of Spine Fellowship Program, University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospitals
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1120 NW 14th StreetDept of Orthopaedics 12th FloorMiami, FL 33136
Phone+1 305-243-3258
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Education & Training
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2011 - 2012
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2011
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2006, MD
Johns Hopkins UniversityBA, Biology , 1996 - 2000- Johns Hopkins University BA, Biology , 1996 - 2000
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2013 - 2027
VA State Medical License 2012 - 2014
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification OpTime Surgical 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsPersonalized Spine Surgery in Adult Deformity: Reoperation Rates and Mechanical Complications Following Customized Planning and Interbody Implant Use.Justin S Smith, Chun-Po Yen, Roland Kent, Sigurd Berven, Gregory M Mundis Jr
Global Spine Journal. 2025-12-20 - 1 citationsCan artificial intelligence in spine imaging affect current practice? Practical developments and their clinical status.Yu-Cherng Chang, Cinthia Del Toro, Joseph P Gjolaj, Thiago A Braga, Ty K Subhawong
North American Spine Society Journal. 2025-09-01 - Corrigendum to "Inpatient Outcomes After Elective Lumbar Spinal Fusion for Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the Absence of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndr...Chester J Donnally 3rd, Piyush Kalakoti, Andrew N L Buskard, Alexander J Butler, Karthik Madhavan
World Neurosurgery. 2025-02-01
Press Mentions
5 Exercises to Fix Your Posture – and Why Good Posture Is Crucial for Your HealthDecember 18th, 2020
The Best Opportunities for Treating Aging Spine Patients and Vertebral Compression Fracture: 3 Qs with Dr. Joseph GjolajAugust 20th, 2018
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