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. Clare is very nice and attentive. Ha did a great job in explaining things.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Clare was very nice and so helpful regarding my foot! The wait was too long though!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Clare was very knowledgeable and professional. I am in good hands.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Liked his way seemed very real
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Great listener and diagnostician! Delighted that surgery was NOT his first solution, unlike another orthopedic group.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
This dr really takes all the time u need for the visit. He is the best listener I ever met. He doesn't gloss over stuff, tells it like it is. I drive from Clearwater to Lakewood Ranch to see him.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very easy to communicate with and does not rush thru the appointment
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Kind, provided all the information I needed for my next injury.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I came to Dr. Clare on the high recommendations of my nursing friends, who are the greatest advisors! Dr. Clare is a great surgeon and I have faith that my procedure will give me back the mobility I need to enjoy life even more!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Clare is the type of doctor everyone appreciates. His combination of talent, knowledge, and experience, along with personal interest in his patients makes him a great Doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
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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. Clare is very nice and attentive. Ha did a great job in explaining things.
Dr Clare was very nice and so helpful regarding my foot! The wait was too long though!
Dr. Clare was very knowledgeable and professional. I am in good hands.
Liked his way seemed very real
Great listener and diagnostician! Delighted that surgery was NOT his first solution, unlike another orthopedic group.
This dr really takes all the time u need for the visit. He is the best listener I ever met. He doesn't gloss over stuff, tells it like it is. I drive from Clearwater to Lakewood Ranch to see him.
Very easy to communicate with and does not rush thru the appointment
Kind, provided all the information I needed for my next injury.
I came to Dr. Clare on the high recommendations of my nursing friends, who are the greatest advisors! Dr. Clare is a great surgeon and I have faith that my procedure will give me back the mobility I need to enjoy life even more!
Dr Clare is the type of doctor everyone appreciates. His combination of talent, knowledge, and experience, along with personal interest in his patients makes him a great Doctor.