Dr. Paul Meli

Dr. Paul Meli, medical director of the Shoulder and Knee Center of South Florida and Chief of the Department of Surgery at Holy Cross Hospital, is one of South Florida's most respected orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Meli established his practice in Fort Lauderdale in 1990. Since that time has become nationally known for orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His patients come from down the street and around the world. They include bank presidents, yacht captains, Professional and Olympic athletes, physicians, attorneys and South Florida's 'weekend athletes.'

Although his practice includes all areas of orthopedic medicine, Dr. Meli specializes in the treatment and surgery of shoulders and knees. Dr. Meli is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (FAAOS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgery (FACS).

A native of Long Island, N. Y., Paul Meli moved to Fort Lauderdale with his family at the age of 17. He graduated from Florida State University, received a graduate degree from the University of Florida and received his M. D. degree from the University of Miami in 1984. Dr. Meli interned at New York University's Cabrini/St. Vincent Hospital and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Catholic Medical Center in Queens, N.Y. and Northwest Metropolitan Detroit Hospitals.

In addition to serving as Chief of Surgery at Holy Cross Hospital, where he has been affiliated since 1990, Dr Meli also is affiliated with North Ridge Medical Center and Imperial Point Medical Center. At Holy Cross hospital, he has served as vice chief of the department of surgery, chairman of the surgical peer review committee and is president-elect of the medical staff for 2001-2003.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Eastern and Western Orthopedic Association, The American College of Surgeons, The Florida Medical Association and The Broward County Medical Association.

Dr. Meli is active in civic and charitable organizations, including the American Heart Association, Red Cross, Kids in Distress, HANDY Helping Abused Neglected Dependent Youth), The Museum of Discovery and Science, The Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale; Florida Philharmonic and the Broward County Humane Society.