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.
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
Dr Deshmukh explained confidently and Knowingly regarding my knee condition. He is excellent.
The absolute best…he treats the physical/medical problem and he aligns his diagnosis with you personality and social character. Amazing human being!
Very knowledgeable & attentive. Really listens & cares.
Very professional physician who is well versed in diagnosis and treatment. Gave quite a bit of necessary information that applied to me specifically.
Dr. Deshmukh always takes the time to go over his findings and next steps.
He is the best - bar none! Super inspiring; Incredibly kind. Knowledge and skills are incomparable. I would not let any other surgeon touch my knees!
Listened to my issues intently, did a thorough assessment, explained possible diagnoses, formulated a plan of action, ordered follow-on tests and treatment, and answered my questions. All quickly and efficiently. All hallmarks of an outstanding and experienced clinician, which is his deserved reputation.
Dr. Deshmukh is always professional, courteous and pleasant
Dr. Deshmukh is fabulous. He and his team were efficient, communicated my issues clearly and quickly decided on a course of action. He’s warm, professional and knowledgeable and I can’t recommend him strongly enough.
I had met with three doctors before Dr Deshmukh, I had felt I had no options because they had given no options other than a major shoulder replacement and had no interest in discussing my neck pain other than saying they didn’t do necks. Dr Deshmukh listened and heard me. It’s refreshing to feel heard vs being dismissed and rushed out the door.