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Dr. Michael R. Mijares, MD

Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Michael R. Mijares is a Sports Medicine fellowship-trained, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, and a Medical Doctorate with Highest Honors from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica.

Dr. Mijares completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami, where he served as Chief Resident. Subsequently, he pursued a fellowship in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and Reconstructive Surgery at the esteemed Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) in Los Angeles, CA, training under pioneers of minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery.

He is an accomplished author with publications in the field of arthroscopy and fracture surgery, demonstrating his commitment to staying at the forefront of innovative techniques. Dr. Mijares is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, embodying a lifelong commitment to learning.
Beyond his medical pursuits, Dr. Mijares enjoys quality time with his wife and four children, along with interests in surfing, triathlon training, and spearfishing. Dr. Mijares is genuinely devoted to his patients, providing them with the same level of care and attention he would offer to his own family.

Team Coverage

Dr. Mijares has served as Assistant Team Physician for the Miami Marlins baseball team, Miami Hurricanes football team, Miami Hurricanes women’s soccer team and Team Physician for several local High School football teams. Dr. Mijares currently serves as Team Physician for the BridgePrep Academy-Village Green High School football team.
Education

Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Southern California Orthopaedic Institute, Los Angeles, CA

Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami, Miami, FL
Medical School: Doctor of Medicine with Highest Honors, Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica
Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
South Miami Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Hospital, Doctor’s Hospital, Homestead Hospital, HCA Kendall Hospital, Miami Surgical Suites, Miami Surgical Center
Board Certification
  • Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery – Board Certified
Society Memberships
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Florida Orthopaedic Society
  • Miami Orthopaedic Society

Areas of Expertise

Shoulder

  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Shoulder rotator cuff tears
  • Shoulder SLAP tear/labral tears
  • Shoulder dislocations and instability
  • Shoulder arthritis
  • Shoulder total replacement/reverse replacement

Hip

  • Hip arthroscopy
  • Hip labrum tears
  • Hip impingement (femoral acetabular impingement or FAI)
  • Proximal hamstring tears
  • Gluteus tears
  • Hip arthritis
  • Total Hip Replacement – Anterior Approach
  • Hip fractures

Knee

  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Anterior cruciate ligament tears
  • Meniscus tears
  • Knee arthritis
  • Total Knee Replacement

ELBOW

  • Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
  • Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)
  • Biceps tendon injury
  • Triceps tendon injury
  • Bursitis
  • Olecranon fracture

Biologics

  • PRP injection therapy
  • BMAC - Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate

Publications

Journal Publications

Mijares MR, Hiller AD, Alhandi A, Kaimrajh D, Milne T, Latta L, Baraga M. Is it Necessary to Tie the Medial Row in Double-Row Suture Tape Constructs? Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. May 2020;11(Suppl 3):S378-S382.Klein J, Mijares MR, Chen D, Orbay JL, Landy DC, PW Owens. Radiographic evaluation of the distal radioulnar joint: Technique to detect sigmoid notch intra-articular screw breach in distal radius fractures. Techniques in Orthopaedics. March 2020;35(1):73-77.

Tanaka Y, Aiyer A, Iwata E, Yamamoto Y, Mijares MR. What is the optimal number of samples for culture in patients undergoing surgery for foot and ankle infections? Foot Ankle Int. 2019 Jul;40(1_suppl):32S-33S.
Orbay JL, Mijares MR, Berriz CG. The transverse force experienced by the radial head during axial loading of the forearm: A cadaveric study. Clinical Biomechanics. Jan 2016; 31:117-22.
Mijares MR, Orbay JL. History and complications of volar locking plate fixation for distal radius fractures. Journal of Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Surgery. May 2015; 75:85-100.
Orbay JL, Mijares MR. The Management of Elbow Instability using an Internal Joint Stabilizer – Preliminary Results. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. July 2014; 472(7): 2049-60.
Book Chapters
Mijares MR, Baraga M. Basic Arthroscopic Principles. In DeLee & Drez’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: Principles and Practice, Fifth Edition, edited by Miller MD, Thompson SR, Philadelphia, PA: Saunders/Elsevier Inc. April 2019.
Mijares MR, Orbay JL. Wrist Injuries. In Complex Injuries of the Hand, edited by Cheema T, New York, NY: JP Medical Publishers. June 2014.
Presentations & Invited Lectures
Mijares MR, Gösthe R, Bar-Eli H, Alam M, Kalandiak S. Two Screws, One Hole: The One-Incision Technique for Two Proximal Locking Screws in Retrograde Femoral Intramedullary Nails – Technical Tricks Abstract Presentation – OTA Annual Meeting September 2020
Mijares MR. Autograft Options in ACL Reconstruction. Presentation at the Miami Orthopaedic Society Meeting. February 27, 2020.
Mijares MR. Cannabis and Orthopaedics. Grand Rounds Presentation. University of Miami Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. December 12, 2019.
Mijares MR. Management of Repairable Rotator Cuff Tears. Grand Rounds Presentation. University of Miami Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. May 16, 2019.
Mijares MR, Baraga M. Basic Arthroscopic Principles. Video Presentation for DeLee & Drez’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: Principles and Practice, Fifth Edition, edited by Miller MD, Thompson SR, Philadelphia, PA: Saunders/Elsevier Inc. April 2019.
Mijares MR. “Skype session sharing his experience and answering all of your surgery, step, match, and residency questions!” Guest Speaker for the Association of Women Surgeons International Chapter at Ross University School of Medicine. September 28, 2018.
Orbay JL, Mijares MR, Vernon L. Trapeziometacarpal Joint Stability: Lateral Pinch vs Power Grip. Poster Presentation at the 28th European Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Galway, Ireland, September 25-28, 2018.
Tanaka Y, Aiyer A, Iwata E, Yamamoto Y, Mijares MR. What is the optimal number of samples for culture in patients undergoing surgery for foot and ankle infections? Podium Presentation at the Second International Consensus Meeting (ICM) on Musculoskeletal Infection, Philadelphia, PA, July 23-24, 2018.
Vakharia A, Mijares MR, Vakharia R, Law T, Manalac F, Roche M. Comparison of Orthopedic Injuries in American Flag Football to American Tackle Football. Poster Presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, June 1, 2018.
Orbay JL, Martin AR, Vernon L, Mijares MR. Trapeziometacarpal joint stability: Lateral pinch or power grip. Poster Presentation at the American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, Waikoloa, Hawaii, January 10-14, 2017.
Klein JS, Chen D, Orbay JL, Landy DC, Mijares MR, Owens PW. Novel sigmoid notch radiographic view: Evaluating the DRUJ articular surface and preventing intra-articular screw breach. Poster Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 1-5, 2016.
Orbay JL, Mijares MR, Berriz C, Vernon L. Opening wedge osteotomy to salvage distal radius fractures after a failed volar marginal fragment. Poster Presentation at the American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, January 13-16, 2016.
Klein JS, Chen D, Orbay JL, Landy DC, Mijares MR, Owens PW. Novel sigmoid notch radiographic view: Evaluating the DRUJ articular surface and preventing intra-articular screw breach. Poster Presentation at the American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, January 13-16, 2016.
Orbay JL, Mijares MR. Power Grip and the Biomechanics of CMC Arthritis. Podium Presentation at the 30th International Wrist Investigators Workshop, Boston, MA, October 2014.
Orbay JL, Mijares MR. The Transverse Force in the Human Forearm and its Effect on Radial Head Implants. Poster Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 11-15, 2014.
Williams N, Mijares MR, Klein J, Conway S, Temple H. Healthcare access, combination therapy, and synovial sarcoma outcome. Poster presented at: The 37th Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting; San Francisco, CA, October 3-5, 2013.
Williams N, Landy D, Mijares MR, Conway S, Temple H. Unplanned surgical excision of soft tissue sarcomas, identifying patient characteristics. Poster presented at: The 37th Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting; San Francisco, CA, October 3-5, 2013.
Williams N, Mijares MR, Schoor M, Conway S, Temple H. Risk factors for unplanned excision of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. Poster presented at: The 37th Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting; San Francisco, CA, October 3-5, 2013.
Williams N, Mijares M, Landy D, Conway S, Temple H. Fungating soft tissue sarcomas: Risk factors that affect treatment outcome and survival. Podium Presentation presented at: The 37th Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting; San Francisco, CA, October 4, 2013.
Orbay JL, Mijares MR. Salvaging the Collapsed Wrist after Failed Volar Marginal Fragment. Podium Presentation at the 29th International Wrist Investigators Workshop, San Francisco, CA, October 2, 2013.
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