Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery of the Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and ACL, Arthroscopy, Orthobiologics
Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach
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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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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.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Very professional and knowledgeable.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Deshmukh was excellent. Very clear in his explanation of my problem. Very personable!!!
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr.Deshmukh replaced my left shoulder. My original shoulder was fused. I have almost normal range of motion after the arthroplasty! I have my life back!! I can fish, pull up my pants, put my hand in my pocket, drive, lay down…..virtually everything I want to do! I have my life back!! I couldn't be happier ! I’m so thankful and appreciative!
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Thourough yet quick but informative visit. Very pleasant.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Best shoulder guy. Highly recommend
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
He is such an excellent surgeon and I respect him so much and trust my care wholeheartedly to him!
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Great job and cares about you
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Deeply grateful for the excellence.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
John is very happy with it so far. Sure he will do fine. Thank you so much
(1 week 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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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!!!
Dr.Deshmukh replaced my left shoulder. My original shoulder was fused. I have almost normal range of motion after the arthroplasty! I have my life back!! I can fish, pull up my pants, put my hand in my pocket, drive, lay down…..virtually everything I want to do! I have my life back!! I couldn't be happier ! I’m so thankful and appreciative!
Thourough yet quick but informative visit. Very pleasant.
Best shoulder guy. Highly recommend
He is such an excellent surgeon and I respect him so much and trust my care wholeheartedly to him!
Great job and cares about you
Deeply grateful for the excellence.
John is very happy with it so far. Sure he will do fine. Thank you so much