South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine

What South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine does

South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine is a private, physician-owned multi-specialty medical practice operating two offices in Broward County, Florida (Weston Town Center and Plantation). The practice integrates podiatric surgery, orthopedic surgery (including sports medicine, knee/shoulder reconstruction, spine, and hand/wrist), physical therapy, and diagnostic imaging (digital X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy) delivered through sub-brands "Foot, Ankle & Leg Specialists" and "Sports Medicine Associates of South Florida." The clinical staff includes approximately eight physicians fellowship-trained at institutions such as Johns Hopkins, University of Colorado, USC Keck, and Rush University, with team-physician affiliations to professional and Olympic sports organizations including the Florida Panthers, U.S. Olympic Skiing team, National Rugby team, and Baltimore Orioles.

The practice monetizes services through fee-for-service billing across commercial insurance (Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare), Medicare, Medicaid, and approved workers' compensation carriers (AIG, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, among others). Specialty clinical capabilities include minimally invasive surgery via the Arthrex NANOSCOPE 1.9mm arthroscopy platform, Taylor Spatial Frame gradual deformity correction, and total ankle replacement using STAR, Salto, and In Bone implants including revisions. Diagnostic imaging is delivered through a partnership with United States Imaging (USI) Weston and outpatient surgical procedures are performed at affiliated Weston Outpatient Center. Patient-facing technology is limited to an Athena Health patient portal for scheduling, records, and communication.

Go-to-market is primarily organic and referral-driven, relying on the practice's website (with extensive patient education content, before/after galleries, and YouTube video), organic social channels (Twitter, Instagram), Healthgrades reviews, and word-of-mouth referrals. No paid advertising infrastructure, no disclosed M&A, no funding history, and no external private-equity or strategic ownership was identified in source data. The patient mix spans pediatric, adolescent, adult, and elderly populations across sports injury, deformity, arthritis, trauma, and workers' compensation cases, with physicians serving as team physicians for local high schools (Monsignor PACE, North Broward Prep, West Broward) extending community reach.

Name

South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine

Legal name

South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine

Website

https://southfloridasportsmedicine.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine is a physician-owned multi-specialty practice in Broward County, Florida, integrating podiatric surgery, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, physical therapy, and diagnostic imaging for pediatric through adult patients across two Weston and Plantation offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Podiatrists (621391)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKALAB

Sports Medicine

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAKALAG

Foot & Ankle

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAKALAA

General Orthopedics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAFAFAI

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation Facilities

Keywords

• Sports medicine services
• Orthopedic surgery practice
• Podiatric medical care
• Physical therapy rehabilitation
• Diagnostic imaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Weston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery through insurance billing and self-pay patients. The practice accepts multiple insurance providers including HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medicaid, and workers' compensation plans.
2. Workers' Compensation Services: Specialized workers' compensation medical services for injured workers through approved workers' comp insurance carriers including AIG, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, and others

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine is a multi-specialty medical practice that provides integrated podiatric, orthopedic, sports medicine, and physical therapy care. The practice offers on-site diagnostic imaging (digital X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy), minimally invasive surgical procedures including arthroscopy with Arthrex NANOSCOPE, total ankle replacement, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.

Product overview

South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine is a multi-specialty medical practice offering integrated podiatric, orthopedic, and rehabilitative care. The practice operates two main divisions: Foot, Ankle & Leg Specialists (podiatric surgery and medicine) and Sports Medicine Associates of South Florida (orthopedic surgery and sports medicine). These core services are supported by on-site Diagnostic Imaging, Physical Therapy departments, a Patient Portal (powered by Athena Health), and Patient Education resources. Surgical services include minimally invasive techniques using advanced equipment such as the Arthrex NANOSCOPE for arthroscopy, total ankle replacement using various implant systems, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. The practice serves pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients across two locations in Weston and Plantation, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foot, Ankle & Leg Specialists

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of bunion surgeries performed annually with minimal and hidden scar technique
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• United States Imaging (USI) WestonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiagnostic imaging partner providing imaging services. Located at the Weston Town Center location. Referenced as associated/affiliated imaging center for patient diagnostics.
• Weston Outpatient CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSurgical facility partner for outpatient surgical procedures. Affiliated surgical center where procedures are performed for South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine patients.
• Dr. Alfred DeSimone Website (draldesimone.com)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPersonal website of Dr. DeSimone, Director of Sports Medicine at the practice, for patient outreach and education about knee and shoulder conditions.
• Insurance Carriers NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of insurance providers including Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare, and many others. Accepts adult, pediatric, and workers' compensation insurance plans.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Steadman Clinic: Elite orthopedic and sports medicine clinic in Vail, CO treating Olympic and professional athletes. Comparable in fellowship-trained physician quality and elite-athlete referral positioning.
• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Multi-physician orthopedic and sports medicine group in Birmingham, AL known for treating professional athletes. Comparable in physician pedigree, sports medicine focus, and integrated surgical-plus-rehabilitation model.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: One of the largest U.S. physician-owned orthopedic practices with on-site PT, imaging, and workers' comp services across Georgia. Directly comparable in payer mix, integrated model, and multi-specialty scope.
• The CORE Institute: Multi-specialty orthopedic and musculoskeletal group with integrated PT and imaging, serving community and professional athletes. Comparable in specialty breadth and integrated care delivery model.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Large multi-specialty orthopedic and sports medicine group practice with on-site imaging and physical therapy across the Mid-Atlantic and Florida. Closest analog in scale, specialty mix, and integrated-care model to South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine.
• Hoag Orthopedic Institute: Specialty orthopedic and sports medicine provider in Orange County, CA combining surgical, rehabilitation, and imaging services. Comparable in high-acuity orthopedic focus and integrated service model.
• OrthoCarolina: Independent, physician-owned multi-specialty orthopedic practice with on-site PT, imaging, and urgent care across the Carolinas. Comparable in structure, integration, and breadth of orthopedic sub-specialties.

Broad incumbents

• Memorial Healthcare System: Large South Florida hospital system with employed orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine services across Broward County. Competes for the same regional referral and self-pay patient pool.
• Cleveland Clinic Florida (Weston Hospital): Major academic-affiliated hospital system with a Weston, FL campus that directly competes for the same orthopedic, sports medicine, and podiatric patient base in the practice's primary geography.
• ATI Physical Therapy: National outpatient physical therapy chain with sports medicine and return-to-play programs. Comparable for the practice's in-house PT and rehabilitation service line, though ATI operates at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SFLSportsMed
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/southflsportsmed
• Instagraminstagram.com/southfloridasportsmedicine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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