Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and ACL, Arthroscopy, Orthobiologics
Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach
Most recent review: Oct 07, 2025
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4.9
2.6K Ratings
1.2K Comments
Dr. Rahul Deshmukh is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, advanced arthroscopy, minimally invasive joint replacement and trauma. He has experience as the assistant physician for the Boston Celtics and the team physician for the Jacksonville Icemen hockey team.
Dr. Rahul Deshmukh is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, advanced arthroscopy, minimally invasive joint replacement and trauma. He has experience as the assistant physician for the Boston Celtics and the team physician for the Jacksonville Icemen hockey team.
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I don’t think I have met anyone more professional and kind.
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
The most Brilliant Orthopedic Surgeon on the Planet!! TKR REVISION and he is helping me get my strength, mobility & confidence back! I get anxious about explaining the concerns I have, and Dr. Deshmukh ALWAYS listens & explains everything so thoroughly to set my mind at ease and keeps me encouraged.
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Exceptional and Professional care, Dr Deshmukh is highly skilled and truly cares for his patient's total well being and positive results.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Exceptional doctor. Explained everything so I could understand
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Great doctor! Cares more than most
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Deshmukh is very professional and kind. He really listens to his patients.
Thank you!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr D is who you want all your doctors to be!!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
The best! Called the night before to ease any fears I may have had. Good man.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Deshmunk is the best. He is thorough, very attentive, kind and so easy to talk to. I hear and read rave reviews on his skills as a surgeon. Haven’t gotten that far but my gut feeling tells me they are all on point.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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Riverside
2627 Riverside Ave Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32204
Southside
10475 Centurion Parkway N. Suite 220 Jacksonville, FL 32256
Beaches
232 Ponte Vedra Park Dr Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Dr. Rahul Deshmukh is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, advanced arthroscopy, minimally invasive joint replacement and trauma. Dr. Deshmukh received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. During his time there, he served as the assistant physician for the Boston Celtics. As a Jacksonville native, Dr. Deshmukh is proud to bring his expertise as a nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon to his local community. He is the current Chief of Orthopedics and Director of Orthopedic Center of Excellence for St. Vincent’s Southside. He also serves as the team physician for the Jacksonville Icemen hockey team.
When he’s not in the office he enjoys many outdoor activities including windsurfing, skydiving, water skiing, sailing, and scuba diving. He also loves to travel the world and learn new languages; he’s currently proficient in Spanish, French, Marathi, and Hindi.
Specialties Total Shoulder Replacement Total Hip Replacement Total Knee Replacement Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction Arthroscopic Labral Repair – Shoulder Orthobiologics
Education Doctor of Medicine Harvard Medical School 1993-1997 (Boston, Massachusetts)
Bachelor of Science Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, Duke University 1989-1993 (Durham, North Carolina)
Training Otto E. Aufranc Fellow, New England Baptist Hospital August 2003 – July 2004 (Boston, Massachusetts) Sports Medicine Fellow, New England Baptist Hospital February 2003 – July 2003 (Boston, Massachusetts) Chief Resident/Trauma Fellow, Harvard/Brigham and Women’s Hospital July 2002 – December 2002 (Boston, Massachusetts) Resident, Harvard Combined Orthopedic Surgery Program July 1997 – June 2002 (Boston, Massachusetts)
Certifications Medical Doctors License, State of Florida American Board of Orthopedic Surgery American Board of Medical Specialties Subspecialty, Sports Medicine
The Deshmukh Team Ryan Sutton, PA‑C Brian Tardiff, PA‑C
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I don’t think I have met anyone more professional and kind.
The most Brilliant Orthopedic Surgeon on the Planet!! TKR REVISION and he is helping me get my strength, mobility & confidence back! I get anxious about explaining the concerns I have, and Dr. Deshmukh ALWAYS listens & explains everything so thoroughly to set my mind at ease and keeps me encouraged.
Excellent
Exceptional and Professional care, Dr Deshmukh is highly skilled and truly cares for his patient's total well being and positive results.
Exceptional doctor. Explained everything so I could understand
Great doctor! Cares more than most
Dr Deshmukh is very professional and kind. He really listens to his patients. Thank you!
Dr D is who you want all your doctors to be!!
The best! Called the night before to ease any fears I may have had. Good man.
Dr Deshmunk is the best. He is thorough, very attentive, kind and so easy to talk to. I hear and read rave reviews on his skills as a surgeon. Haven’t gotten that far but my gut feeling tells me they are all on point.