Dr. Michael Clare, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and foot and ankle surgery specialist at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Dr. Clare attended Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology. He then attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine for his medical degree. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, followed by a foot and ankle surgery/lower extremity trauma fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute.
Dr. Michael Clare, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and foot and ankle surgery specialist at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Dr. Clare attended Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology. He then attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine for his medical degree. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, followed by a foot and ankle surgery/lower extremity trauma fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute.
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Dr. Claire is a very patient and kind doctor. I am very happy with having him as my doctor.!
Jul-2025
Excellent doctor and office staff
Jul-2025
He was great
Jul-2025
He was great. Very calm. Made me feel encouraged about my foot fracture and that I wouldn’t need surgery.
Jun-2025
Thank you Dr. Clare and your team for doing such a fantastic job on my mom’s surgery and helping her too get back on her feet as soon as she did she couldn’t not have done it herself without your expertise and professionalism she thanks you and her family thanks you love ❤️ Helen Walker and her family
Jun-2025
Best Orthopedic Surgeon!
Caring, patient, compassionate.
Jun-2025
I was very Happy and Satisfied with my Visit. I didn’t have to sit and wait.
All my Questions was answered.
Thank You !
Jun-2025
My daughter received excellent care from Dr. Clare. He really took his time with her. I never felt rushed. He gave me time to process her diagnosis , allowing me time to think of questions. I would highly recommend!
Jun-2025
Friendly, professional and explained my son’s condition very well, so even he could understand it.
Jun-2025
Personable, great listener, empathetic and make patient feel cared for.
Jun-2025
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Sarasota, FL
5741 Bee Ridge Rd Suite 450 Sarasota, FL 34233
Venice, FL
5504 Pinebrook Rd Suite 201 Sarasota, FL 34233
Lakewood Ranch, FL
5985 Silver Falls Run Suite 101 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Dr. Michael Clare, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and foot and ankle surgery specialist at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Dr. Clare attended Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology. He then attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine for his medical degree. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, followed by a foot and ankle surgery/lower extremity trauma fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute.
Dr. Clare specializes in foot and ankle surgery and lower extremity trauma/reconstruction, including ankle replacement. He served as Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery from 2002-2005. In 2005 he returned to Tampa to join the Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) where he practiced and served as Director of Fellowship Education, and later Fellowship Director for the FOI Foot and Ankle Fellowship until December 2018.
He returned to his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska in January 2019, and worked for Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, before returning to Florida to join 360 Orthopedics. He remains Course Director for the Current Solutions in Foot & Ankle Surgery Course held annually in Tampa since 2008. He has presented lectures and research at over 100 meetings and instructional courses, and has published over 70 research articles, book chapters, and abstracts. He has been included on the list of Best Doctors in America since 2011. Dr. Clare is married with three grown children, and is an avid golfer.
Dr. Claire is a very patient and kind doctor. I am very happy with having him as my doctor.!
Excellent doctor and office staff
He was great
He was great. Very calm. Made me feel encouraged about my foot fracture and that I wouldn’t need surgery.
Thank you Dr. Clare and your team for doing such a fantastic job on my mom’s surgery and helping her too get back on her feet as soon as she did she couldn’t not have done it herself without your expertise and professionalism she thanks you and her family thanks you love ❤️ Helen Walker and her family
Best Orthopedic Surgeon! Caring, patient, compassionate.
I was very Happy and Satisfied with my Visit. I didn’t have to sit and wait. All my Questions was answered. Thank You !
My daughter received excellent care from Dr. Clare. He really took his time with her. I never felt rushed. He gave me time to process her diagnosis , allowing me time to think of questions. I would highly recommend!
Friendly, professional and explained my son’s condition very well, so even he could understand it.
Personable, great listener, empathetic and make patient feel cared for.