Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and ACL, Arthroscopy, Orthobiologics
Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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2.9K Ratings
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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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Answered ALL my questions. So personable and kind! Dr. Deshmukh took the time to be thorough, and I appreciated not feeling rushed. His technician/nurse during the appointment was also excellent!! Very positive experience! Thank you.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very informative for my Post Op activities. Great Job on my Reverse shoulder replacement
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
The absolute best shoulder surgeon out there.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Patient, caring & answers all your questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
First Dr at SOS that has been very attentive and answered all my questions without seeming rushed. Thank you.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
So informative and excellent
Care
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Deshmukh was extremely helpful and explained all the scenarios. I was very pleased with the prognosis. Will be back again for follow up.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Deshmukh was thorough with excellent bedside manner. He listened and made sure all questions were answered in 15 minutes.
The office needs to allow more time. He was running 1.5 hours behind schedule.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very professional and knowledgeable.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Deshmukh was excellent. Very clear in his explanation of my problem. Very personable!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
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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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Answered ALL my questions. So personable and kind! Dr. Deshmukh took the time to be thorough, and I appreciated not feeling rushed. His technician/nurse during the appointment was also excellent!! Very positive experience! Thank you.
Very informative for my Post Op activities. Great Job on my Reverse shoulder replacement
The absolute best shoulder surgeon out there.
Patient, caring & answers all your questions.
First Dr at SOS that has been very attentive and answered all my questions without seeming rushed. Thank you.
So informative and excellent Care
Dr. Deshmukh was extremely helpful and explained all the scenarios. I was very pleased with the prognosis. Will be back again for follow up.
Dr Deshmukh was thorough with excellent bedside manner. He listened and made sure all questions were answered in 15 minutes. The office needs to allow more time. He was running 1.5 hours behind schedule.
Very professional and knowledgeable.
Dr Deshmukh was excellent. Very clear in his explanation of my problem. Very personable!!!