Meet Dr. George Markovich | Orthopedic Center of Florida

Dr. George Markovich is a recognized expert in joint reconstructive surgery, emphasizing minimally invasive, tissue-preserving techniques. His approach to patient care is simple: use the most advanced state-of-the-art techniques for the best possible outcomes in a caring environment. George Markovich, MD, FACS, received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his doctoral degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. Graduating with distinction, he was awarded a Health Profession Scholarship. Following his medical school training, Dr. Markovich completed a fellowship in orthopedic biomechanics and advanced rehabilitative research at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He performed his internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Southern California. He also completed two fellowships in joint implants and reconstructive surgery. He was the Chief of Total Joint and Reconstructive Services for the U.S. Navy and the orthopedic provider to the Navy SEALs. Dr. Markovich is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and is one the nation’s few surgeons who performs complex reconstruction of the hip, pelvis, and acetabulum (the cup in the pelvis into which the ball of the hip joint fits). To date, he has performed over 4000 joint replacement surgeries. Dr. Markovich is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the American College of Sports Medicine. He is the only locally elected member of the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons and the Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He also is a member of the American Medical Association, the Florida Medical Association, and the Lee County Medical Society. He is the author of over 40 publications concerning joint replacements and biomechanics and has given numerous lectures regarding arthritis, cartilage grafting techniques, and pelvis, hip, and knee reconstructions. He is the Director of the Joint Restoration Research Laboratory, whose mission is to advance the service and practice of orthopedic joint reconstruction. Dr. Markovich and his wife are the parents of three sons. They enjoy active outdoor sports, including running, weight training, and participating in triathlons.