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 informative, completely knowledgeable, concerned and attentive…very good doctor visit.
Mar-2025
Dr Clare performed expert surgery, giving me a total ankle replacement with no post-op pain!! He’s a caring and attentive listener.
Mar-2025
Giving me my life and career back
Feb-2025
I would wait for ever on an office visit but I will say 2 hours was quite questionable.
I arrived at 2:30 for a 2:45 appointment and was seen at 4:50.
I think I was lost in the schedule.
Feb-2025
Dr Clare is absolutely the best!!!! He spends time with his patients and explains thoroughly his medical evaluation and what the Tx plan is moving forward.I would recommend Dr Clare for any orthopedic needs especially if you have severe ankle trauma.
Feb-2025
Very polite and professional.
Feb-2025
Dr. Clare repaired my catastrophic ankle injury with excellent skill. His professionalism and confidence let me know I was in good hands.
Feb-2025
Very thorough in reviewing my case. He explained my options, recovery & prognosis. Very caring & compassionate doctor. Would highly recommend him.
Feb-2025
I always appreciate my appointments with Dr. Clair. We have good conversation and provides me with choices and solutions for my wonky ankle.
Feb-2025
He was amazing to talk with. Helped me to understand my foot condition and options. I learned more from him during this first visit than I had learned the past 8 years with the doctor I had been going to
Feb-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 informative, completely knowledgeable, concerned and attentive…very good doctor visit.
Dr Clare performed expert surgery, giving me a total ankle replacement with no post-op pain!! He’s a caring and attentive listener.
Giving me my life and career back
I would wait for ever on an office visit but I will say 2 hours was quite questionable. I arrived at 2:30 for a 2:45 appointment and was seen at 4:50. I think I was lost in the schedule.
Dr Clare is absolutely the best!!!! He spends time with his patients and explains thoroughly his medical evaluation and what the Tx plan is moving forward.I would recommend Dr Clare for any orthopedic needs especially if you have severe ankle trauma.
Very polite and professional.
Dr. Clare repaired my catastrophic ankle injury with excellent skill. His professionalism and confidence let me know I was in good hands.
Very thorough in reviewing my case. He explained my options, recovery & prognosis. Very caring & compassionate doctor. Would highly recommend him.
I always appreciate my appointments with Dr. Clair. We have good conversation and provides me with choices and solutions for my wonky ankle.
He was amazing to talk with. Helped me to understand my foot condition and options. I learned more from him during this first visit than I had learned the past 8 years with the doctor I had been going to