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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Excellent Doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Pleasant and easy to talk to. Great care for my toe fracture. Explained the X-ray
Would highly recommend him.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Very informative
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Very good as usual
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Good communicator, no nonsense, easy to understand
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Amazing doctor! I would refer him to anyone needing an orthopedic surgeon!
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Doctor Clare completed a comprehensive evaluation and examination. He spent sufficient time discussing his findings, explaining the significance and presenting my options for treatment. I would recommend this doctor and this practice for orthopedic care.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
My foot surgery I believe
Went very smooth. I am told I will be back to golf and walking after my rehab it is coming up
On 48 hours post surgery and I I’m managing pain very well. Sleeping good only challenge is learning mobility. I am very happy my primary referred Dr Clare
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
Eye good experience
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
Although I only had a minor issue, Dr. Claire was thorough and very helpful. I appreciate the attention he gave to my appointment.
(2 months ago)
Jul-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.
Excellent Doctor
Pleasant and easy to talk to. Great care for my toe fracture. Explained the X-ray Would highly recommend him.
Very informative
Very good as usual
Good communicator, no nonsense, easy to understand
Amazing doctor! I would refer him to anyone needing an orthopedic surgeon!
Doctor Clare completed a comprehensive evaluation and examination. He spent sufficient time discussing his findings, explaining the significance and presenting my options for treatment. I would recommend this doctor and this practice for orthopedic care.
My foot surgery I believe Went very smooth. I am told I will be back to golf and walking after my rehab it is coming up On 48 hours post surgery and I I’m managing pain very well. Sleeping good only challenge is learning mobility. I am very happy my primary referred Dr Clare
Eye good experience
Although I only had a minor issue, Dr. Claire was thorough and very helpful. I appreciate the attention he gave to my appointment.