Orthopedics

Joseph Temperato, DO

Trauma, Sports Medicine - Knee, Shoulder & Elbow, Ankle

St. Petersburg

  • Se habla español
  • Accepting new patients
About Joseph Temperato, DO

Dr. Temperato is an Orthopedic Surgeon who is fellowship trained in both Orthopedic Trauma and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. In addition to treating a wide variety of trauma related injuries he also specializes in sports related injuries of the shoulder and knee. He utilizes both arthroscopic and open techniques to restore damaged joints, ligaments and bones.

Dr. Temperato provides thoughtful care with attention to each patient’s specific injury, needs and lifestyle then works to develop a customized treatment plan to fit each patient’s unique needs and goals.

Medical Education
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Erie, PA
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Niagara University
    Niagara University, NY
    Bachelor of Science with Honors
Internship/Residency
  • Inspira Medical Center
    Vineland, NJ
    Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Fellowships
  • Grant Medical Center
    Columbus, OH
    Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship
  • University of Missouri
    Colombia, MO
    Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Professional Activities
  • University of Missouri Football Medical Team Staff
  • Chief Resident, Inspira Medical Center
  • Central Methodist University Football Medical Team Staff
  • Orthopedic Surgery Program Evaluation Committee, Inspira Medical
  • Millville High School Football Medical Team
Hospital Memberships
  • Orlando Health Bayfront
Special Interests

Pelvis/ Acetabulum Fractures
Complex Fractures
Knee Dislocations/ Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries
ACL Injury
Meniscal Injury
Knee Cartilage Injury
Femur Fractures
Tibial Plateau Fractures
Ankle Fractures
Lisfrac Injury
Arthroscopic Shoulder and Knee Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation/ Instability
Rotator Cuff Injury
Biceps Tendon Injury
Wrist Fractures

Ages Accepted

Ages 18 Years+

Knee Conditions and Procedures

Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Injections
ACL Injury: ACL Reconstruction and ACL Repair, Revision ACL Reconstruction
PCL Injury: PCL Reconstruction
MCL Injury: MCL Repair and Reconstruction
LCL Injury: LCL Repair and Reconstruction
Meniscal Injury: Meniscal Repair and Partial Meniscectomy
Cartilage Injury of the Knee: Chondroplasty and Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
Multi-ligament Knee Injury and Knee Dislocation: Multi-ligament Knee Reconstruction, Distal Femur Fracture Treatment/Fixation, Tibial Plateau Fracture Treatment Fixation
Patellar Tendon Tear: Patellar Tendon Repair
Quadriceps Tendon Tear: Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Patella Fractures: Patella Fracture Fixation

Shoulder & Elbow Conditions and Procedures

Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Injections
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder Instability/Labral Tears: Labral Repair, Arthroscopic Remplissage, Latarjet Procedure
Rotator Cuff Tears: Rotator Cuff Repairs
Rotator Cuff Arthropathy: Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder Separations/ AC Joint Injuries: AC Joint Reconstruction
Proximal Humerus Fractures: Proximal Humerus Fracture Fixation and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
Clavicle fractures: Clavicle Fracture Fixation
Biceps Tendon Rupture: Biceps Tenotomy, Biceps Tenodesis, Distal Biceps Tendon Repair
Elbow Dislocations
Radial Head Fractures: Radial Head Fixation and Radial Head Arthroplasty

Ankle Conditions and Procedures

Ankle Fractures: Ankle Fracture Fixation, Ankle Fusion, Hindfoot Fusion
Achilles Tendon Tears: Achilles Tendon Repair
Lisfranc Injury/ Fracture: Lisfranc Fracture Fixation/ Lisfranc Joint Stabilization
Calcaneus Fracture: Calcaneus Fracture Fixation, Subtalar Fusion

St. Petersburg 603 7th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701  Suite 100

St. Petersburg

603 7th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Suite 100


P: (727) 553-7431
F: (727) 553-7432
Provider Hours
  • Monday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health participates with most major carriers. Please consult your insurance carrier or contact one of our scheduling representatives in our office prior to your appointment to verify our participation status with your insurance plan.

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