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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Very honest and direct!
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very polite and explained everything I needed to know.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent patient rapport, spent ample time listening and responding to my concerns and fully understand my medical issue and provided well thought out interventions.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
I am very happy with Dr Clare and his amazing staff. Always very pleasant upon arrival and very helpful!! Highly recommend!!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very thorough and explained our injury very well!!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Wasn’t in a hurry, explained everything in detail. Very professional! Would highly recommend.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Professional and explained everything thoroughly!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Awesome dr. Very caring. Office was very efficient.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very professional and kind
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Excelente doctor
(1 month ago)
Jan-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.
Very honest and direct!
Very polite and explained everything I needed to know.
Excellent patient rapport, spent ample time listening and responding to my concerns and fully understand my medical issue and provided well thought out interventions.
I am very happy with Dr Clare and his amazing staff. Always very pleasant upon arrival and very helpful!! Highly recommend!!
Very thorough and explained our injury very well!!
Wasn’t in a hurry, explained everything in detail. Very professional! Would highly recommend.
Professional and explained everything thoroughly!
Awesome dr. Very caring. Office was very efficient.
Very professional and kind
Excelente doctor