Miguel S. Daccarett, M.D., FAAOS
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
M.D.
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
UofL Health – Jackson Street Outpatient Center
550 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202
6 a.m.-6 p.m.
502-588-6000
UofL Health – Sports Medicine Institute
Cardinal Station215 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY 40208
502-637-7678
Patient Comments
Mar 2, 2025
5 out of 5
Dr. Daccarett is an excellent doctor. My recovery has been successful. Him and his team are so understanding answered all my questions. He truly cares and has compassion and professional and confident.
Jan 26, 2025
5 out of 5
Dr. Daccarett is a great surgeon and great man.
Jan 18, 2025
5 out of 5
Dr. Daccarett is an excellent surgeon.
Nov 4, 2024
5 out of 5
The surgeon (Miguel Daccarett, MD) did an amazing job with me. Amazed how quickly and well I am healing. Thank you. He did a wonderful job.
Oct 18, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Daccarett is an excellent surgeon and my experience so far has been extremely positive. He has amazing bedside manners, is very courteous and very involved in patient care. He is ready to patiently answer any questions and it is quite obvious he cares for his patients.
Aug 16, 2024
5 out of 5
The physician (Dr. Miguel Daccarett) was so nice and answered every question I had.
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