Anthony Miniaci, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2003 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Orthopaedic Surgery
Staff, Executive Director, Sports Health
Biomedical Engineering
Biographical Sketch
Anthony Miniaci, MD, is the Executive Director of Cleveland Clinic Sports Health. His specialty interests include shoulder reconstruction, knee reconstruction and cartilage resurfacing.
An orthopaedic surgeon from Toronto, Canada, he was a full professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Miniaci also has belonged or served on the numerous Committees of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; American Shoulder and Elbow Society; Arthroscopy Association of North America; International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine; and the Canadian Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Miniaci was Team Physician for the London Tigers Baseball Club from 1990 to 1993, and he has been an Orthopaedic Consultant to the Toronto Blue Jays since 1995. He has also worked as a consultant to the National Hockey League Players Association. In his current capacity, Dr. Miniaci is now the Head Team Physician for the Cleveland Browns Football Club.
Professional Highlights
- North American Traveling Fellowship
- ABC Traveling Fellowship
- Director Cleveland Clinic Sports Health, Head Sports Medicine
- Head Team Physician Cleveland Browns
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Western Ontario Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, London, Ontario, Canada |
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| Internship: | University of Western Ontario Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Medicine/Surgery, London, Ontario, Canada |
| Residency: | University of Western Ontario Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Orthopaedics, London, Ontario, Canada |
| Fellowship: | University of Calgary, Research Orthopaedic, Alberta, Canada |
| Fellowship: | Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Sports Medicine, Inglewood, CA |
| Fellowship: | Inselspital University Hospital Bern, Switzerland, Medicine Shoulder/Knee, Bern, Switzerland |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada |
Certifications
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada - Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty Interests
Arthroscopic shoulder, knee joint disorders, shoulder injuries, upper extremity.
Innovations & Patents
Minimally invasive focal resurfacing devices for cartilage defects
Awards & Honors
- Best Doctors
- Top Doctors
- Ivan Smith Memorial Award, 1982
- Eli Lilly Honorarium, Research, 1985
- Best Research Paper, Canadian Orthopaedic Residents Meeting, 1986
- First Prize (Research Scholarship) North American Residents Meeting, 1986
- North American Finalist,Richards Residents Meeting, 1986
- Prize,Residents' Research Day, 1987
- McLaughlin Fellowship, 1988
- AOA/COA North American Travelling Fellowship, 1989
- Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation Research Award, 1990
- Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation Research Award, 1992
- R. Tait McKenzie Award, CASM Research Award, 1992
- JC Kennedy Award in Sports Medicine Resarch OMA Research Award, 1994
- ABC Travelling Fellowship, 1995
- Richard O'Connor Research Award, 1998
- COF Award CORE-ACORE, 2001
- Finalist,Richard O'Connor Award-AANA, 2001
- Finalist-Neer Award-ASES, 2001
- John Joyce Award,Best Research Paper, ISAKOS, 2003
Professional Memberships
- American Shoulder and Elbow Society
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- ISAKOS
- Canadian Orthopaedic Association
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting. Dr. Miniaci receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- Arthrosurface
- Stryker Endoscopy
Royalty Payments. Dr. Miniaci has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries related to the companies shown below:
- Arthrosurface
- Tenet HealthSystem Medical Inc.
- Zimmer US, Inc.
Equity. Dr. Miniaci owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, or consultant:
- Arthrosurface
- Earth FX, Inc.
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