Paul Meli, M.D.

Address

4701 N. Federal Highway
Suite #A-39
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

Contact

Phone: (954) 771-8177
Fax: (954) 771-3629

Specialty

Paul Meli, MD, FACS, FASOS Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, is located in Fort Lauderdale.  He is a nationally recognized orthopaedic surgeon. His practice provides total orthopaedic and sports medicine care, workers’ compensation, evaluations and second opinions. He is a certified CEU instructor.

Physician Bio

Dr. Paul Meli, Medical Director of the Shoulder, Hip and Knee Center of South Florida is one of South Florida’s most respected orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Meli established his practice in Fort Lauderdale in 1990. Since that time has become nationally known for orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His patients come from down the street and from around the world. They include bank presidents, yacht captains, professional and olympic athletes, physicians, attorneys and South Florida’s “weekend athletes.”

Although his practice includes all areas of orthopedic medicine, Dr. Meli specializes in the treatment and surgery of shoulders, hips and knees. Dr. Meli is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (FAAOS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgery (FACS).

A native of Long Island, N. Y., Paul Meli moved to Fort Lauderdale with his family at the age of 17. He graduated from Florida State University, received a graduate degree from the University of Florida and received his M. D. degree from the University of Miami in 1984. Dr. Meli interned at New York University’s Cabrini/St. Vincent Hospital and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Catholic Medical Center in Queens, N.Y. and Northwest Metropolitan Detroit Hospitals.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Eastern and Western Orthopedic Association, The American College of Surgeons, The Florida Medical Association and The Broward County Medical Association.

Dr. Meli is active in civic and charitable organizations, including the American Heart Association, Red Cross, Kids in Distress, HANDY Helping Abused Neglected Dependent Youth), The Museum of Discovery and Science, The Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale; Florida Philharmonic and the Broward County Humane Society.