I want to get back to my sport
Sports Medicine and Joint Preservation in Fort Lauderdale
When you want to get back to your sport, Ross Wodicka, MD treats the knee, hip, and shoulder injuries that keep athletes sidelined.
What Ross Wodicka treats
Specialties
Plan your first visit →Care for the hip, knee, shoulder
Not sure what is causing your pain?
Request an appointmentYou do not need a diagnosis to request a visit.
01
Listen first
Begin with what changed, what hurts and what matters to you.
02
Make the diagnosis clear
Review the examination and imaging in plain language.
03
Compare the options
Consider non-surgical and surgical choices in a sensible order.
04
Plan the next step
Leave with a clear understanding of what comes next.
Meet your surgeon
Ross Wodicka
Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery, Hip Surgery, Knee Surgery, Minimally Invasive Arthroscopy, Shoulder, Hip, Knee"I want to get back to my sport." That's what Dr. Ross Wodicka hears most often from the patients he sees in Fort Lauderdale, and it's the question his sports medicine practice is organized around. Dr. Wodicka's focus is the knee and hip.
- Medical schoolVirginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineDoctor of Medicine
- ResidencyUniversity of Miamiorthopedics
- FellowshipSouthern California Orthopedic Institute, Los Angeles (Sports Medicine)Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery, Hip Surgery, Knee Surgery, Minimally Invasive Arthroscopy, Shoulder, Hip, Knee
Memberships
- Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute · Fort Lauderdale
Training and credentials
Training and credentials
- Medical schoolVirginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
- ResidencyUniversity of Miami
- FellowshipSouthern California Orthopedic Institute, Los Angeles (Sports Medicine)
Professional affiliations
Hospitals and memberships
Memberships
- Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute · Fort Lauderdale
Treatments explained
Understand the options
- 01Request a visitCall the office or use the booking link to choose a time.
- 02Bring your recordsImaging, prior reports and a medication list help make the first visit useful.
- 03Examination and discussionAn exam and a plain explanation of what is going on.
- 04Decide togetherThe options are laid out so you can choose the plan that fits.
Patient resources
Plan your next step
For referring physicians→When to refer→Preparing for surgery→FAQs→Insurance→Preparing for your visit→Questions
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Wodicka treat shoulder, hip, and knee problems?+
Yes. His practice in Fort Lauderdale centers on sports medicine, hip, and knee care, and his procedures also include shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, and shoulder replacement. Whether the problem started with a sports injury or developed over time, he evaluates the joint and lays out the options from there.
Will I need surgery for my hip or knee pain?+
Not necessarily. Dr. Wodicka offers hip joint injections, knee injections, and cortisone injections as non-surgical options, and for hip pain he offers joint preservation approaches such as hip arthroscopy and hip labral repair before surgery becomes part of the conversation. Whether surgery is the right next step depends on the joint, the injury, and how it has responded to treatment so far.
What is Dr. Wodicka's medical training?+
He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Los Angeles. Before that, he finished his residency at the University of Miami and earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute in Fort Lauderdale.
Can Dr. Wodicka help me get back to my sport?+
Yes. His sports medicine fellowship training centers on helping athletes return to their sport, and for knee injuries he performs ACL reconstruction, cartilage restoration, and other joint preservation procedures. The right path depends on the injury and how the joint is healing, something he evaluates directly with each patient.
Is Dr. Wodicka accepting new patients?+
Yes. Dr. Wodicka is accepting new patients at his practice in Fort Lauderdale, with hospital affiliation at Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute. This information is educational and does not replace a medical evaluation.
Map of 5597 N Dixie Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Visit the officeFort Lauderdale, FL
- Address5597 N Dixie Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
- Phone(954) 542-4160
Ready to be seen?
Accepting new patients