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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Good Doctor very patient and very friendly.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
At least 10 Stars
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
He was very kind. And I had had a problem with one of your receptionists, and he listened to all of that, he's very kind very nice, he didn't hurry me in and out, and he took care of my feet
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Clare took the time to sit and explain my options for my foot issue. He was respectful of my time, patient in explaining the pros and cons of each procedure and encouraged me to choose what would be best for my lifestyle. I highly recommend this doctor.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Knowledgeable and a straight talker
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Clare is very nice and attentive. Ha did a great job in explaining things.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Clare was very nice and so helpful regarding my foot! The wait was too long though!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Clare was very knowledgeable and professional. I am in good hands.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Liked his way seemed very real
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Great listener and diagnostician! Delighted that surgery was NOT his first solution, unlike another orthopedic group.
(1 month ago)
Mar-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.
Good Doctor very patient and very friendly.
At least 10 Stars
He was very kind. And I had had a problem with one of your receptionists, and he listened to all of that, he's very kind very nice, he didn't hurry me in and out, and he took care of my feet
Dr. Clare took the time to sit and explain my options for my foot issue. He was respectful of my time, patient in explaining the pros and cons of each procedure and encouraged me to choose what would be best for my lifestyle. I highly recommend this doctor.
Knowledgeable and a straight talker
Dr. Clare is very nice and attentive. Ha did a great job in explaining things.
Dr Clare was very nice and so helpful regarding my foot! The wait was too long though!
Dr. Clare was very knowledgeable and professional. I am in good hands.
Liked his way seemed very real
Great listener and diagnostician! Delighted that surgery was NOT his first solution, unlike another orthopedic group.