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Kevin M. Kaplan, MD, FAAOS - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist, Jacksonville, FL
About

Dr. Kaplan

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Kaplan graduated from Tulane University (New Orleans, LA) with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in cell and molecular biology and was distinguished as Summa Cum Laude with Honors, Phi Beta Kappa, and a member of numerous National honour Societies.

  • Team Physician
    Jacksonville Sharks
    The NFL Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Honors & Awards
    Top Doctor 2021
Arthroscopy Surgery

ArthroscopySurgery

Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope, which shows an image of the joint on a television screen allowing the surgeon to examine the affected joint or areas such as cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, and perform the repair.

Orthobiologics

Orthobiologics

Orthobiologics are natural substances such as cells, tissue, blood components, and growth factors that are harnessed to aid in the treatment of orthopedic injuries or conditions. They may be used to replace lost tissue, stimulate regeneration and healing, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve joint function.

What Our Patients Are Saying

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  • My experience with Dr. Kaplan took place while I was playing quarterback for the Jacksonville Sharks of the Arena Football League. Right before halftime in a late-season game I had a defensive lineman roll onto my lower left leg. The result was a broken fibula and torn deltoid ligament. I had been lucky until that point of my career with injuries, ...
  • In November of 2009, playing with the Buffalo Bills, I was severely injured in a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. I had broken both my fibula and tibia and was rushed from the field to the hospital. I was not sure how the doctors were in this foreign city. Luckily, I was greeted with great care from Dr. Kaplan and his associates. I h...
  • I met Dr. Kaplan Dr. Kaplan in 2011 while playing for the Jacksonville Sharks Arena Football team. I’ve played arena football for 16 seasons and have had numerous injuries throughout my career. In 2012, I played in every game of an 18 game season as well as two playoff games and an arena bowl championship. I truly believe that this success ha...

Research &Publications

  • An Overview of Shoulder Blade Pain
    23 July 2023

    An Overview of Shoulder Blade Pain

    Shoulder blade pain can have many different causes. Although you may assume you sustained an injury or...

  • Is Walking Good for Hip Arthritis?
    23 July 2023

    Is Walking Good for Hip Arthritis?

    Hip arthritis results from the breakdown of cartilage within your hip joints, causing hip stiffness and pain that can...

  • What Causes Neck & Shoulder Pain?
    23 July 2023

    What Causes Neck & Shoulder Pain?

    The neck and shoulders are complex and interconnected areas, and medical problems that affect one often affect...

Useful Links

  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • New York University
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America

Location & Directions

1325 San Marco Blvd
Suite 200
Jacksonville, Florida 32207