MIAMI – July 21, 2021 – Charles Lawrie, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health’s Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. Dr. Lawrie specializes in adult hip and knee joint replacement surgery, including hip resurfacing, anterior approach hip replacement, robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacement, and revision joint replacement. He has a particular interest in cementless total knee replacement, total joint replacement in young, active individuals, and the use of technology throughout the episode of care to improve outcomes for hip and knee replacement surgical care.
“We are glad to welcome Dr. Lawrie to Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute,” said John Uribe, M.D., chief medical executive of Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. “His extensive fellowship training and passion for patient-centered care will make him an excellent addition to our team.”
Dr. Lawrie joined Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute from Washington University School of Medicine, where he served as an assistant professor in the Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Replacement Division of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He is passionate about improving patient experience and outcomes through research, education and clinical excellence.
Dr. Lawrie leads cutting-edge research in his field. He holds a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation. He routinely publishes and presents at national conferences his clinical research on hip and knee arthroplasty. His research has been published in peer-reviewed publications, including The Journal of Arthroplasty, The Bone & Joint Journal, The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery and The Annals of Joint. He also reviews scientific research articles for several medical journals, including the Journal of Arthroplasty, Arthroplasty Today, the Journal of Orthopedic Translation and Annals of Joint.
He is actively involved in designing and developing technology and implants for hip and knee replacement to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Lawrie serves as a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Digital Health Committee. He is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and The Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Dr. Lawrie earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He then completed a joint preservation, resurfacing and replacement fellowship at Washington University and an AO Trauma fellowship at University Hospital Zurich.
He will see patients at 8940 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 601E, and 1150 Capo Sano Ave., 2nd Floor in Miami.
About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, more than 23,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute
Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute offers comprehensive services for athletes and non-athletes – from physical and cognitive evaluation to rehabilitation and surgical reconstruction. The Institute is the sports medicine provider for the Miami Dolphins, Miami HEAT, Florida Panthers, Florida International University athletics, Orange Bowl, Miami Open Tennis, Miami Marathon and Half Marathon and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, more than 23,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
