Lucas De Virgilio, MD

Adult & Pediatric Sports Medicine

Specialized Care for athletes and active patients of all ages

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Double Fellowship-Trained
Adult & Pediatric
Sports Medicine

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Team Physician
Miami Marlins and the University of Miami

MEET DR. DE VIRGILIO

Dr. Lucas De Virgilio is an orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Miami specializing in pediatric and adult sports medicine, with expertise in arthroscopy and minimally invasive treatment of hip, knee, shoulder, and other sports-related injuries.

As an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, he cares for athletes and active patients of all ages — from young children and adolescents to collegiate athletes and active adults — with a focus on personalized treatment plans and safe return to activity. He has completed an adult sports medicine fellowship at the University of Miami, as well as advanced training in pediatric and adolescent sports medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, bringing specialized expertise in caring for growing athletes.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Knee

    ACL reconstruction

    Meniscus surgery

    Patellar instability

    Cartilage Injuries

    Multi-ligamentous reconstructions

    Osteotomies

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    Shoulder

    Rotator Cuff

    Shoulder Instability

    Biceps Pathology

    Clavicle Fractures

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    Hip

    Hip Arthroscopy

    Femoroacetabular Impingement

    Pelvic Avulsion Fractures

  • Elbow

    Distal Biceps

    Triceps

    Little League Elbow

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    Pediatric & Adolescent Fractures

    Surgical and conservative treatment for fractures in growing athletes and children

PEDIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE

Specialized care for growing athletes

Young athletes are not simply small adults. They have different injury risks, heal differently, and often respond to injury in unique physical, mental, and emotional ways.

As an expert in pediatric sports medicine, Dr. De Virgilio's goal is to tailor care to each athlete’s age, sport, and stage of growth — with a focus on accurate diagnosis, thoughtful treatment, and a safe return to play.

  • Pediatric ACL and knee injuries

  • OCD (Osteochondritis Dissecans) & Cartilage Injuries

  • Shoulder instability

  • Hip impingement and pelvic avulsion fractures

  • Throwing injuries

  • Growth plate and overuse injuries

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Adult and pediatric sports medicine appointments are available throughout South Florida.

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