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 thorough. Listened intently to what we said Explained issues in common language.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
He was efficient and knowledgable .
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Clare was personal, professional and cared about my issue.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Diagnosis; torn ligament in ankle. Dr. Clare ordered an MRI. The facility was completely booked. Dr. Clare was off 2 wks at the holidays .I then called my primary Dr. He ordered an MRI at his facility. My ankle was swollen & painful.
I was going out of state to a wedding.
I called Dr. Clare’s office at least 3X a day for over 2 wks. NO response. Now 7 wks.after the wedding I got an appointment.
I arrived at 2:25 for 3pm appointment. The waiting room was full. At 3:18 PM.
I asked the receptionist how much longer? Rudely her response was do I look like a fortuneteller! I continued to wait, even though my gut feeling was leave! I watched the l waiting area fill up & empty 2X. At 4:00 PM I finally was called back. Sitting for 10 min. I asked how much longer. I was told 3 more patients ahead of me. 4:10 I signed for my records, left NEVER to return!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very honest and direct!
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very polite and explained everything I needed to know.
(3 weeks 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.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
I am very happy with Dr Clare and his amazing staff. Always very pleasant upon arrival and very helpful!! Highly recommend!!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very thorough and explained our injury very well!!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Wasn’t in a hurry, explained everything in detail. Very professional! Would highly recommend.
(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 thorough. Listened intently to what we said Explained issues in common language.
He was efficient and knowledgable .
Dr. Clare was personal, professional and cared about my issue.
Diagnosis; torn ligament in ankle. Dr. Clare ordered an MRI. The facility was completely booked. Dr. Clare was off 2 wks at the holidays .I then called my primary Dr. He ordered an MRI at his facility. My ankle was swollen & painful. I was going out of state to a wedding. I called Dr. Clare’s office at least 3X a day for over 2 wks. NO response. Now 7 wks.after the wedding I got an appointment. I arrived at 2:25 for 3pm appointment. The waiting room was full. At 3:18 PM. I asked the receptionist how much longer? Rudely her response was do I look like a fortuneteller! I continued to wait, even though my gut feeling was leave! I watched the l waiting area fill up & empty 2X. At 4:00 PM I finally was called back. Sitting for 10 min. I asked how much longer. I was told 3 more patients ahead of me. 4:10 I signed for my records, left NEVER to return!
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.