Mitchell Herrema, D.O. was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, with high honors. He also earned academic All-Big Ten while playing football and was named MSU’s “Student Athlete of the Month” during his sophomore year.
After completing his undergraduate degree, he remained at MSU to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Mitchell Herrema, D.O. was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, with high honors. He also earned academic All-Big Ten while playing football and was named MSU’s “Student Athlete of the Month” during his sophomore year.
After completing his undergraduate degree, he remained at MSU to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Listens to my concerns,
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Sharp and professional. I
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Listened to my concerns, answered & explained well. Came up with a good & helpful plan.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Herrema, his Surgical Assistant Matt, and the wonderful doctors and nurses at the Tampa Bay Joint and Spine Surgery Center performed a knee replacement surgery on me recently. I had a very positive experience from start to finish. I thank all of you for taking such good care of me.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Great bedside manner, informative and always takes care of my knees!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Took time and answered all my questions. Gave me great suggestions to get me through the time I’ll be waiting for my surgery
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Never saw him after surgery.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Herrema is an excellent doctor … caring, articulate in his explanations, honest re expected outcomes. He replaced my left knee, and did such an excellent job, that it’s my favorite joint!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Mitchell Herrema and staff are courteous efficient and professional.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Herrema takes my orthopedic concerns seriously and is very proactive about scheduling testing and a treatment plan!
Mitchell Herrema, D.O. was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, with high honors. He also earned academic All-Big Ten while playing football and was named MSU’s “Student Athlete of the Month” during his sophomore year. After completing his undergraduate degree, he remained at MSU to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. He also did several specialty rotations including sports medicine, trauma and total joint arthroplasty at the Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan and University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. After residency, he completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction and total joint arthroplasty at Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida in Fort Myers, Florida. During fellowship, he performed or participated in over 1,000 total joint arthroplasty procedures, including anterior hip, partial knee resurfacing, revision hip and knee replacement. He received additional training in robotic- assisted partial knee and hip replacement as well as knee arthroscopy.
Dr. Herrema brings a conservative approach to his practice. He believes in trying nonsurgical options prior to knee or hip replacement. These options include injections, physical therapy, bracing and other anti- inflammatory agents to help reduce pain from arthritis. Dr. Herrema specializes in anterior approach total hip replacement and minimally invasive total knee replacement.
Dr. Herrema serves as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Morton Plant Hospital where he strives to improve the quality of care for all orthopedic patients. In addition to being a leader at the hospital, Dr. Herrema’s expertise has been sought after by orthopedic implant companies. Dr. Herrema is currently on a design team to help create a total knee replacement that will most closely match patients anatomy and normal physiologic range of motion.
His wife, Heather, is a neurologist in St Petersburg, Florida, with subspecialty training in Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Herrema and his wife enjoy spending time with their daughters, Emma and Ellie.
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Listens to my concerns,
Sharp and professional. I
Listened to my concerns, answered & explained well. Came up with a good & helpful plan.
Dr Herrema, his Surgical Assistant Matt, and the wonderful doctors and nurses at the Tampa Bay Joint and Spine Surgery Center performed a knee replacement surgery on me recently. I had a very positive experience from start to finish. I thank all of you for taking such good care of me.
Great bedside manner, informative and always takes care of my knees!
Took time and answered all my questions. Gave me great suggestions to get me through the time I’ll be waiting for my surgery
Never saw him after surgery.
Dr. Herrema is an excellent doctor … caring, articulate in his explanations, honest re expected outcomes. He replaced my left knee, and did such an excellent job, that it’s my favorite joint!
Dr. Mitchell Herrema and staff are courteous efficient and professional.
Dr. Herrema takes my orthopedic concerns seriously and is very proactive about scheduling testing and a treatment plan!