CarlosJesusLaverniaMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Miami, FL

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

orthopedic surgeon

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Office
2600 SW 3rd Avenue
Ste 600
Miami, FL 33129
Phone+1 305-484-9727

Fax+1 786-667-8723
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Education & Training

Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 1991 - 1992
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1991
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1985 - 1986
University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1986 - 2026
FL State Medical License 1992 - 2025
MD State Medical License 1991 - 1992
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctors:South Florida Castle Connolly, 2012
Top Doctors: Florida Castle Connolly, 2000
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Fracture of Contemporary Femoral Stems: Common Trends in This Rare Occurrence.
Stephen D Cook, Laura P Patron, Carlos J Lavernia, Joseph T Gibian, Thomas S Hong, Ilya Bendich> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2023 Jul 1
8 citations
Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty: an economic analysis.
James Pierce, Keith Needham, Christopher Adams, Andrea Coppolecchia, Carlos J. Lavernia> ;Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research. 2021 Sep 28
28 citations
Robotic arm-assisted knee surgery: an economic analysis.
James Pierce, Keith Needham, Christopher Adams, Andrea Coppolecchia, Carlos J. Lavernia> ;The American Journal of Managed Care. 2020 Jul 1
18 citations
The Effects of Bundled Payment Programs for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty on Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Daniel J. Finch, Vincent D. Pellegrini, Patricia D. Franklin, Laurence S. Magder, Christopher E. Pelt, Brook I. Martin, James A. Browne, Charles M. Davis, Navin Fernan...> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020 Apr 1
10 citations
The Current Status of Cell-Based Therapies for Primary Knee Osteoarthritis.
Rushabh M. Vakharia, Jose C. Alcerro, Carlos J. Lavernia, Martin W. Roche> ;The Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2019 Aug 6
The Passing of David S. Hungerford
Michael A. Mont, Lynne C. Jones, Carlos J. Lavernia, John J. Callaghan> ;Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019 Jun 21
12 citations
Stem Cells and Platelet-rich Plasma for Knee Osteoarthritis: Prevalence and Cost in South Florida.
Jose C Alcerro, Carlos J. Lavernia> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2019 Oct 15
2 citations
Cultural Biases in Current Medical Practices with a Specific Attention to Orthopedic Surgery: a Review.
Gracia Etienne, Todd P. Pierce, Anton Khlopas, Morad Chughtai, Carlos J. Lavernia, Teva Y. Vogelstein, Craig M. Thomas, Charles S. Modlin, Michael A. Mont> ;Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. 2018 Jun 1
8 citations
Rehabilitation Outcomes for Total Knee Arthroplasties: Continuous Adductor Canal Block Versus Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
Jesus M. Villa, Mark D. Rossi, Marcos A. Sanchez-Gonzalez, Carlos J. Lavernia> ;Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2018 Mar 19
38 citations
Trunnionosis in Total Hip Arthroplasty.
Mitchell C. Weiser, Carlos J. Lavernia> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2017 Sep 6
6 citations
Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: How Does Residual Patellar Thickness Affect Patient-Oriented Outcomes?
Jose C. Alcerro, Mark D. Rossi, Carlos J. Lavernia> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2017 Dec 1
2 citations
Prolonged Conservative Management in Total Joint Arthroplasty: Harming the Patient?
Carlos J. Lavernia, Anneliese D. Heiner, Michael H. Cronin, Jesus M. Villa, Mark D. Rossi> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2017 Sep 1
2 citations
Bilateral atypical femoral fracture and end-stage arthritis of the hip, treated with total hip arthroplasty.
Scott M. Sandilands, Jesus M. Villa, Carlos J. Lavernia> ;Arthroplasty Today. 2016 Dec 1
13 citations
Preoperative Glycemic Control on Total Joint Arthroplasty Patient-Perceived Outcomes and Hospital Costs.
Carlos J. Lavernia, Anneliese D. Heiner, Jesus M. Villa, Jose C. Alcerro, Mark D. Rossi> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2017 Jan 1
21 citations
Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Granular Analysis of Outcomes in the Economically Disadvantaged Patient
Michele D'Apuzzo, Jesus M. Villa, Jose C. Alcerro, Mark D. Rossi, Carlos J. Lavernia> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2016 Sep 1
Update on Biomaterials.
Anderson, P. A., Giori, N. J., Lavernia, C. J., Villa, J. M., Greenwald, A. S.> ;Instructional course lectures. 2016 Apr 7
9 citations
Preventing Leg Length Discrepancy and Instability After Total Hip Arthroplasty.
Peter K. Sculco, Matthew S Austin, Carlos J Lavernia, Aaron G. Rosenberg, Rafael J. Sierra> ;Instructional Course Lectures. 2016 Jan 1
19 citations
High Rates of Interest in Sex in Patients With Hip Arthritis.
Carlos J. Lavernia, Jesus M. Villa> ;Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2016 Feb 1
CORR Insights®: How Do Orthopaedic Devices Change After Their Initial FDA Premarket Approval?
Carlos J. Lavernia, Jesus M. Villa> ;Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2016 Jan 14
36 citations
Racial Disparities in Lower Extremity Arthroplasty Outcomes and Use.
Todd P. Pierce, Carlos J. Lavernia, Antonia F. Chen, Steven F. Harwin, Craig M. Thomas, Michael A. Mont> ;Orthopedics. 2015 Dec 1
61 citations
Does Race Affect Outcomes in Total Joint Arthroplasty
Carlos J. Lavernia, Jesus M. Villa> ;Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2015 Aug 5
13 citations
Readmission Rates in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Granular Analysis?
Carlos J. Lavernia, Jesus M. Villa> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2015 Jul 1
15 citations
Total hip arthroplasty in the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head: then and now.
Carlos J. Lavernia, Jesus M. Villa> ;Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2015 Jun 19
74 citations
A current review of core decompression in the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head
Todd P. Pierce, Julio J. Jauregui, Carlos J. Lavernia, Michael A. Mont, James Nace> ;Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2015 Jun 5
54 citations
Trunnion-Head Stresses in THA: Are Big Heads Trouble?
Carlos J. Lavernia, David A. Iacobelli, Jesus M. Villa, Kinzy Jones, Jose L. Gonzalez, William K. Jones> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2015 Jun 1
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Lectures

Southern Orthopaedic Association 30th Annual Meeting
Southern Orthopaedic Association, Palm Beach, Florida - 7/17/2013

Press Mentions

Growth and ReachAugust 26th, 2020
Live Surgery Webcast: Small Incision Total Knee Replacement and Knee ArthroscopyMarch 16th, 2009
2016 FOS Scientific Annual MeetingMarch 16th, 2016
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