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George H. Canizares, MD
All Florida Orthopaedic Associates
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
St. Petersburg, South Pasadena
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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4.9
276 Ratings
140 Comments
George H. Canizares, M.D. received his Doctorate of Medicine degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, FL and served as the class president. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI where he was the chief resident during his senior year. Dr. Canizares has completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at South Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Coral Gables, FL.
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4.9
276 Ratings
140 Comments
George H. Canizares, M.D. received his Doctorate of Medicine degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, FL and served as the class president. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI where he was the chief resident during his senior year. Dr. Canizares has completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at South Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Coral Gables, FL.
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George H. Canizares, M.D. received his Doctorate of Medicine degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, FL and served as the class president. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI where he was the chief resident during his senior year. Dr. Canizares has completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at South Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Coral Gables, FL.
Dr. Canizares is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery specializing in sports medicine, trauma and knee and shoulder replacement.
Dr. Canizares was selected to the NFL Neutral Physician Examiners Panel and served as the team doctor for the Miami Heat and Miami Sol. He is currently the Tampa Bay Rowdies team physician.
Dr. Canizares was instrumental in the development of the sports medicine program at All Florida Orthopaedic Associates and serves as the head team physician for multiple Pinellas County high schools and Eckerd college. He has also traveled with several professional sports teams as the team physician.
Outside of work, Dr. Canizares enjoys skiing, pickleball and family time.
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Dr Dr. Carizares was clear, concise and very efficient. It was truly a teaching, or rather a learning moment for me.
"Dr. George Canizares is an exceptional orthopedic surgeon! He took the time to thoroughly explain my diagnosis and treatment options, and his bedside manner put me at ease. His expertise and compassion made a stressful situation much more manageable. I'm grateful for his care and highly recommend him to anyone seeking orthopedic treatment." 🌟
Excellent physician that truly cares for his patients
Always listens.
Great doc!
Explained everything-great follow up. Easy scheduling Love Fl Orthopedic s
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dr. George Canizares is truly exceptional! My follow-up appointment was a great experience from start to finish. He took the time to listen carefully, answer every question, and explain everything clearly and thoroughly. I really appreciate how knowledgeable, patient, and compassionate he is — he makes you feel completely comfortable and confident in your care plan. The staff was also friendly, efficient, and organized, which made the visit smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Dr. Canizares to anyone looking for a doctor who genuinely cares about his patients and delivers top-quality medical care.
Dr was great. Great bedside and assisting staff was friendly and courteous.
One word …phenomenal. The entire practice was the most professional organization of any kind. I applaud you!
I went there hoping he would wave a magic wand and fix my pain. But what I found out is that my pain may not be what I thought it was. He was honest and to the point and that is what I needed. Thank you everyone