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 helpful
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent professional diagnosis and treatment plan
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Clare is caring and attentive. I appreciate that be listens!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Spent a lot of time and diagnosed me correctly.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
I appreciated that, for my issue, he took the time to explain, treat and give me practical exercises to do at home.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent surgeon and great bedside manner.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Explained everything that was going on in easy understandable terms. He cares and is thoughtful. Staff was very nice and treated us nicely.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Excelente doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent doctor!
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
I felt at ease talking to Dr. Clare and he was very informative and explained the issue for my ankle and his recommendations for the treatment. We decided on a non-surgical option. I trust his judgement and am very happy that l was there and gave me options.
Thank you, Dr. Clare
Shirley M Howard
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-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.
Very helpful
Excellent professional diagnosis and treatment plan
Dr. Clare is caring and attentive. I appreciate that be listens!
Spent a lot of time and diagnosed me correctly.
I appreciated that, for my issue, he took the time to explain, treat and give me practical exercises to do at home.
Excellent surgeon and great bedside manner.
Explained everything that was going on in easy understandable terms. He cares and is thoughtful. Staff was very nice and treated us nicely.
Excelente doctor
Excellent doctor!
I felt at ease talking to Dr. Clare and he was very informative and explained the issue for my ankle and his recommendations for the treatment. We decided on a non-surgical option. I trust his judgement and am very happy that l was there and gave me options. Thank you, Dr. Clare Shirley M Howard