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Jacob Cohen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
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Memorial Division of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

1951 SW 172nd Avenue
Suite 405
Miramar, FL 33029

Phone: 954-265-7700

Fax: 954-275-0175

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About Me

I am a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Memorial Healthcare System, where I treat injuries and conditions of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle. My practice focuses on minimally invasive arthroscopy surgery, joint preservation, sports-related injuries and helping people return to the activities that are important to them. My primary goal is simple – get you back to what you love doing.

I completed my orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. I then completed advanced fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (formerly the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic) in Los Angeles, where I trained under world-renowned orthopedic sports medicine surgeon Dr. Neal S. During my training, I gained extensive experience caring for athletes across all levels of competition, including professional athletes from the NFL, MLB, MLS, NHL and Major League Rugby, as well as collegiate and high school athletes. I believe every person deserves a careful diagnosis, individualized treatment, attention to detail and a commitment to restoring function.

Successful treatment is more than repairing an injury. It begins with understanding what an injury has taken away from a person and what they want to regain. I work with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan. My goal is to help them return to professional competition, recreational sports, work or an active lifestyle without pain. Whenever possible, I emphasize nonoperative care and rehabilitation. I recommend surgery only when it offers the best path toward restoring function.

I was drawn to orthopedic sports medicine because it combines my passion for athletics and surgery with my desire to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. The most rewarding aspect of being a physician is helping patients overcome injury, regain confidence and return to the activities they love. I consider it a privilege to help guide my patients through recovery.

 


Languages

  • English

Areas of Focus

Shoulder

  • Throwing and overhead athlete injuries
  • Shoulder instability and dislocations
  • Labral and SLAP tears
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Biceps tendon injuries
  • AC joint injuries and arthritis
  • Pectoralis tendon tears
  • Shoulder arthritis and avascular necrosis

Elbow

  • Throwing and overhead athlete injuries
  • UCL injuries and Tommy John surgery
  • Tennis and golfer’s elbow
  • Distal biceps and triceps tendon tears
  • Elbow cartilage injuries, bone spurs and loose bodies

Hip

  • Hip impingement (FAI)
  • Hip labral tears
  • Proximal hamstring tendon tears
  • Gluteus medius and minimus tendon tears

Knee

  • ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL injuries
  • Meniscus tears
  • Cartilage injuries and cartilage restoration
  • Osteotomy
  • Patellar instability
  • Patellar tendon tears
  • Quadriceps tendon tears

Ankle

  • Achilles tendon tears

Education

Fellowships

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2026, Sports Medicine

Residency

  • Jackson Memorial Hospital/University Of Miami, 2025, Orthopedic Surgery

Internships

  • Jackson Memorial Hospital/University Of Miami, 2021, Orthopedic Surgery

Medical Education

  • University of Central Florida, 2020

Awards, Achievements, and More

Publications

  • Rizzo MG, Costello JP, Luxenburg D, Cohen JL, Alberti N, Kaplan LD. Augmented Reality for Perioperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Network Open. 2023;6(8):e2329310. PMID 37589975.
  • Cohen JL, Cade WH, Harrah TC, Costello JP 2nd, Kaplan LD. The Surgical Management of NCAA Division 1 College Football Injuries Post COVID-19: A Single Institution Retrospective Review. J Strength Cond Res. 2024 Jan 19. PMID: 38241463.
  • Cohen JL, Harrah TC, Rizzo MG, Jose J, Kaplan LD. Acute Batter's Shoulder With Concomitant Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior Injury in a Collegiate Baseball Player. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2023 Dec 6;7(12):e23.00057. PMID: 38054747.
  • Cohen JL, Klyce W, Kudchadkar SR, Kotian RN, Sponseller PD. Respiratory Complications After Posterior Spinal Fusion for Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Children With Rett Syndrome at Greater Risk Than Those With Cerebral Palsy. Spine. 2019 Oct 1;44(19):1396-1402. PMID: 31261282.
  • Costello JP 2nd, Wagner JD, Dahl VA, Cohen JL, Reuter AM, Kaplan LD. Effects of COVID-19 on Rate of Injury and Position-Specific Injury During the 2020 National Football League Season. J Strength Cond Res. 2023 Oct 16. PMID: 37844189.
  • Spengler, JO and Cohen, JL, Physical Literacy: A Global Environmental Scan, Washington, DC: Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program, June 2015. https://www.aspeninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/files/content/docs/pubs/GlobalScan.pdf

Professional Organizations

  • AOSSM – American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • AANA – Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • AAOS - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Presentations

  • Cohen, JL, Rizzo, MG, Costello, JP, Luxenburg, D, Alberti, N, Kaplan, LD. Effectiveness of Augmented Reality in Reducing Perioperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. OREF Central West Regional Resident Research Symposium at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. August 20, 2023, Vail, CO.
  • Cohen, JL. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in the Throwing Athlete. University of Miami Department of Orthopaedics Grand Rounds Lecture Series. February 27, 2025.
  • Cohen, JL. Revision Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. Cedars Sinai Sports Medicine Grand Rounds. November 18, 2025.
  • Luxenburg D, Costello JP, Treger D, Syros A, Luxenburg I, Cohen JL, Huntley S, Baraga MG. Epidemiology and Video Analysis of Hamstring Injuries in the National Basketball Association. OREF Central West Regional Resident Research Symposium at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. August 20, 2023, Vail, CO.
  • Cohen JL, Casler N, Glaun GD, Birnbaum MA, Lopez D, Phillips JH. Novel Sagittal Plane Radiographic Analysis of Guided Growth for Knee Flexion Contractures: Utilization of Blumensaat’s Line. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition. October 2019, New Orleans, LA.

Awards

  • 1st Place Research Award, OREF Central West Regional Resident Research Symposium at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO (August 2023)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society (2019)
  • Florida Blue Key Leadership Honorary (December 2012 – present)

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