Edward T. Humbert, D.O., M.S.

Biography
Dr. Edward Humbert founded Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida in 2003 and established himself as a regional leader in total joint replacement and arthroscopy. Dr. Humbert developed his interest in orthopaedics while obtaining his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida and his Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Akron. His studies concentrated on musculoskeletal biomechanics, as well as orthopedic implant design. He completed his medical school training at Nova Southeastern University and orthopedic surgical residency at Ohio University, Columbus, OH. He then completed a one-year fellowship in joint replacement and reconstruction of the hip and knee.

Dr. Humbert’s goal is to perform a safe, quality joint replacement, as well as provide the most progressive conservative measures to preserve the natural joint prior to surgery. He instructs surgeons around the country on the most state of the art techniques in total hip and knee replacement. Dr. Humbert has successfully implanted over 8000 hip and knee replacements and currently performs over 900 joint replacements a year.

In his free time, Dr. Humbert enjoys golf and spending time with his family.

Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL – B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Akron, Akron, OH – M.S. Biomedical Engineering
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Medical School
Ohio University, Columbus, OH – Orthopedic Residency
Joint Implant Surgeons, Columbus, OH – Fellowship in Total Joint Replacement/Reconstruction of Hip and Knee

Board Status
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (AOBOS)

Distinctions
Ranked #1 in Southwest Florida for volume of total hip and knee replacements performed (Data provided by Agency for Health Care Administration, AHCA)
Outstanding Alumnus Award, University of Florida Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Member American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Performs the Anterior approach for total hip replacement
Performs the Minimally Invasive total hip and knee replacement technique