Miguel S. Daccarett, M.D., FAAOS
Hip Preservation, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Orthopedics
Areas of Interest
Cartilage Defects of the Hip/Hip Trauma | Knee Injuries/Meniscus/Cartilage/Ligaments | Malunions/Non Unions/Infections of Upper and Lower Extremities | Pelvis and Acetabular Fractures
Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Sports Medicine
UofL Health – Sports Medicine Institute
Cardinal Station
215 Central Avenue, Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40208
502-637-7678 Get Directions
UofL Health – Sports Medicine Institute
Cardinal Station
215 Central Avenue, Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40208
502-637-7678 Get Directions
Get to know
Miguel S. Daccarett, M.D., FAAOS
Miguel S. Daccarett, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with UofL Health – Orthopedics who specializes in orthopedic trauma and sports medicine. Dr. Daccarett treats high-energy trauma, including fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, fractures of the upper and lower extremities and fractures of the hip, knee and ankle, as well as complicated fracture malunions, non-unions and bone infections. He has a special interest and training in hip preservation surgery to avoid an early hip replacement, including surgical dislocation of the hip for cartilage transplantation (mega OATS) and osteotomies around the hip joint.Education & Training
BS
San Pedro Claver | Cartagena de Indias | 1993
San Pedro Claver | Cartagena de Indias | 1993
MD
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana | Bogotá | 1993
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana | Bogotá | 1993
Orthopedic Surgeon
El Bosque University/University of Nebraska (5th pathway) | Bogotá/Lincoln | 2000
El Bosque University/University of Nebraska (5th pathway) | Bogotá/Lincoln | 2000
Fellowship
University of Louisville | Trauma | Louisville | 2005
University of Florida | Oncology | Gainesville | 2005
Harvard Children's Hospital | Sports Medicine | Boston | 2006
Title(s)
MD, FAAOS
Languages
English | Spanish
Areas of Interest
Cartilage Defects of the Hip/Hip Trauma | Knee Injuries/Meniscus/Cartilage/Ligaments | Malunions/Non Unions/Infections of Upper and Lower Extremities | Pelvis and Acetabular Fractures
Certifications
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS), Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic SurgeryPractice, Specialty or Service
School of Medicine
Associate Trauma Fellowship Program Director
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Awards
Outstanding Instructor Award (2017)
Faculty Diversity Award (University of Nebraska)
Philosophy
"My philosophy of care is “patients comes first”. I treat patients as if they are members of my own family with compassion, professionalism and common sense. I have a commitment to my patients and their families to deliver care that is supported by evidence-based medicine and performed in a multidisciplinary fashion."
Contact Info
Locations
UofL Physicians – Sports Medicine
UofL Health – Sports Medicine InstituteCardinal Station
215 Central Avenue, Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40208
502-637-7678
UofL Physicians – Orthopedics
UofL Health – Jackson Street Outpatient Center550 South Jackson Street, 1st Floor
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-4521
UofL Physicians – Orthopedics
UofL Health – Sports Medicine InstituteCardinal Station
215 Central Avenue, Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40208
502-637-7678
Patient Comments
Aug 16, 2024
5 out of 5
The physician (Dr. Miguel Daccarett) was so nice and answered every question I had.
Feb 5, 2024
4.16 out of 5
Dr. Daccarett is very good and friendly.
Nov 17, 2023
4.8 out of 5
He (Dr. Daccarett) was very helpful and concerned for my wellbeing.
Nov 12, 2023
5 out of 5
Dr. Daccarett took extra time with my concerns of infection.
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