Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and ACL, Arthroscopy, Orthobiologics
Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
2.8K 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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I love love Dr Deshmukh for his expertise, professionalism and bedside manners! I was especially impressed he called the night before my knee surgery to reassure me he and his team were ready to take care of me!❤️
Great appointment Dr Deshmukh always is very helpful
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very thorough rate10
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
He is a wonderful Dr. He shows concerns and answers all your questions. Very compassionate and shows he loves his patients and job. 🥰
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Appointment time was 3:20. Did not see him till almost 6:00 pm. Was very arrogant. Did not like it when I asked questions. Very much a I’m the surgeon how dare you question me. When I asked about his failure rate for the surgery I was told “I must be pretty good I’m teaching 2 classes this summer. If the surgery fails it would be my fault.” Refused to discuss any kind of alternative. Surgeon and patient should work as a team for patient care. Not him. I zero confidence or trust in him. Would not recommend. I’d like to send him a bill for my hours wasted sitting for my appointment. I understand things happen but the wait time was beyond absurd. This seems to be SOP for him.
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Concise caring competent
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
I am very pleased with Dr. Deshmukh's care, professionalism & attention to his patients. If I ever require shoulder surgery in the future he will definitely be my 1st choice!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent, professional, great surgeon, caring, attentive and polite!
(1 week ago)
Jan-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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I love love Dr Deshmukh for his expertise, professionalism and bedside manners! I was especially impressed he called the night before my knee surgery to reassure me he and his team were ready to take care of me!❤️
Appt went as i was hoping it would!!
5 stars! Friendly, professional, approachable, answered questions etc
Great appointment Dr Deshmukh always is very helpful
Very thorough rate10
He is a wonderful Dr. He shows concerns and answers all your questions. Very compassionate and shows he loves his patients and job. 🥰
Appointment time was 3:20. Did not see him till almost 6:00 pm. Was very arrogant. Did not like it when I asked questions. Very much a I’m the surgeon how dare you question me. When I asked about his failure rate for the surgery I was told “I must be pretty good I’m teaching 2 classes this summer. If the surgery fails it would be my fault.” Refused to discuss any kind of alternative. Surgeon and patient should work as a team for patient care. Not him. I zero confidence or trust in him. Would not recommend. I’d like to send him a bill for my hours wasted sitting for my appointment. I understand things happen but the wait time was beyond absurd. This seems to be SOP for him.
Concise caring competent
I am very pleased with Dr. Deshmukh's care, professionalism & attention to his patients. If I ever require shoulder surgery in the future he will definitely be my 1st choice!
Excellent, professional, great surgeon, caring, attentive and polite!