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Derek Cuff, M.D.
Suncoast Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Orthopedics: Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow, Arthroscopic Surgery
Venice, Englewood
Most recent review: Oct 03, 2025
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Dr. Derek Cuff is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow replacement as well as minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Cuff is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society and has received several research awards for his work.
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Dr. Derek Cuff is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow replacement as well as minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Cuff is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society and has received several research awards for his work.
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Venice Satellite Office (Old)
Hand Center and MRI Center, 1790 E. Venice Avenue
Suite 102
Venice, FL 34292
Suite 102
Venice, FL 34292
Dr. Derek Cuff has an interest in shoulder and elbow surgery specializing in shoulder and elbow replacement as well as minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures. In 2012 Dr. Cuff was elected to the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society. He is one of a small group of surgeons in the state of Florida to be given this honor and he is the only surgeon in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties to attain Active Member Status in this organization. He has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed international journals on the topics of shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Cuff has received several research awards for his work in this field including the prestigious Charles Neer Award which was presented to him in 2011 by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons for outstanding clinical research. For more information on Dr. Cuff and the conditions he specializes in treating you can link to: www.suncoastshoulder-elbow.com.
DR. CUFF’S APPROACH TO TREATING PATIENTS
Connecting with my Patients
“Taking time to carefully listen to my patient’s orthopaedic complaints and understanding how their lives are being affected is critical to successfully treating them. My initial goal is to find non-operative ways to decrease their pain and improve their quality of life. For those patients that end up requiring surgery I try to provide as much information as possible in an effort to guide them through the process and ease their concerns. I believe that developing a productive relationship between the patient and the surgeon ultimately leads to improved outcomes for the people we treat.”
Success Through Specialization
“Specialized care is becoming more and more common in orthopaedic surgery. During my education I was fortunate to be taught by some of the leaders in the field of upper extremity surgery. I completed an additional year of specialized training in shoulder and elbow reconstruction learning the modern techniques in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and the latest developments in shoulder and elbow replacement. Athletic and degenerative problems of the shoulder and elbow occur frequently and I like treating these patients so they can return to the activities they enjoy doing.”
DR. CUFF’S MEDICAL TRAINING
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore MD.
Residency: University of Maryland Medical System, Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore, MD.
Fellowship: Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL.
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I just want to thank Mr. Kuff for such a great service in doing my shoulder had no pain and range of motion at six weeks with almost 100% great job He is always prompt and being able to get to you when you visit his office and very courteous
Great doctor. Very professional. I would highly recommend.
Dr Cuff did an excellent job repairing my shoulder and he was very encouraging and helpful
My entire experience was handled with professional expertise. First class from initial visit, all appointments, surgical appointment, and follow ups. A total reverse shoulder replacement. I highly recommend Dr. Cuff.
Very understanding and professional. Easy to talk too. Explained all my options clearly. Settled on a cortisone shot and was next to no pain. A great orthopedic doctor.
Best ever
Great as usual. Thanks
Felt very comfortable with him. Excellent!
Dr. Cuff is a top of the line Dr. and human being. Dr. Cuff is a great listener and gives you different scenarios into your situation, he guides you unto looking at each one and allowing you to make ypur decision.
Just a long wait being over an hour behind. Dr Cuff was very friendly and very good at explaining my condition.