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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Great doctor
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Took time to listen to my concerns. A Dr who cares
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Great provider!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Fr. Clare is an excellent physician. He is very skilled as a surgeon and listens to his patients.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Outstanding care!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Was very nice and very informative on how to keep my joints well would recommend to everyone
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
First visit for a nagging arthritic toe joint…Dr. Clare was very attentive and informative. Explained my options for moving forward.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Most amazing Dr! Compassionate, listens intently to your problem, communicates what is wrong & how to fix it. Extremely knowledgeable Dr! Did surgery on my toe that others dismissed. Surgery was a success. Highly recommend Dr Clare!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Always helpful and pleasant
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Clare is kind, compassionate and the best ankle surgeon around. He is very knowledgeable and made me feel so comfortable in selecting him to perform ankle replacement surgery on me!.
(1 month ago)
Aug-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.
Great doctor
Took time to listen to my concerns. A Dr who cares
Great provider!
Fr. Clare is an excellent physician. He is very skilled as a surgeon and listens to his patients.
Outstanding care!
Was very nice and very informative on how to keep my joints well would recommend to everyone
First visit for a nagging arthritic toe joint…Dr. Clare was very attentive and informative. Explained my options for moving forward.
Most amazing Dr! Compassionate, listens intently to your problem, communicates what is wrong & how to fix it. Extremely knowledgeable Dr! Did surgery on my toe that others dismissed. Surgery was a success. Highly recommend Dr Clare!
Always helpful and pleasant
Dr Clare is kind, compassionate and the best ankle surgeon around. He is very knowledgeable and made me feel so comfortable in selecting him to perform ankle replacement surgery on me!.