JOSEPH R. PURITA, M.D.

Arthroscopic & Orthopaedic Surgery, Regenerative Medicine

Dr. Joseph Purita, a pioneer in the use of the laser in orthopaedic surgery, graduated from Georgetown University Medical School and served his surgical internship at the University of Florida Medical Center. Following completion of a residency in orthopaedic surgery at University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he served as chief administrative resident, Dr. Purita joined the Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group in 1981.

Dr. Purita Is A Member Of The Following Professional Organizations:

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
Southern Medical Association
Palm Beach Medical Society
Broward County Medical Society
Palm Beach Orthopaedic Society
Florida Medical Association

Dr. Purita Is Board Certified By The Following Organizations:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Pain Management
American Board of Age Management Medicine

Dr. Purita is an instructor and proctor of surgeons in the use of lasers in arthroscopic and orthopaedic surgery at a variety of area hospitals. Dr. Purita is one of the few orthopaedic surgeons in the county using platelet rich plasma to treat a variety of orthopaedic conditions.