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Dr. Christopher Sforzo, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.9 (46)
Map Pin Small Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Christopher Sforzo, MD

Dr. Christopher Sforzo, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Sarasota, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. Dr. Sforzo, completed a residency at Shands Hospital at the University of Fl. Patients rated Dr. Sforzo an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Sforzo works at Sforzo/Dillingham Orthopedics in Sarasota, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain, Elbow Bursitis and Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Sforzo's Office Locations

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    Sforzo/Dillingham Orthopedics
    5831 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 300, Sarasota, FL 34233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Limb Pain
Elbow Bursitis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Trigger Finger
Bursitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Trigger Finger Release
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Wrist
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avulsion Fracture
Back Pain
Bennett's Fracture
Bicep Injuries
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cancer
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Carpal Fractures
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Colles' Fracture
Complex Fractures
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Crystal Arthropathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Joint Disease in the Shoulder
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Extra-Articular Fracture
Finger Injuries
Finger Joint Sprain
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Giant Cell Tumor
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Injury
Hand Ligament Rupture
Hand Pain
Herniated Disc
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Disorders
Joint Fracture
Joint Swelling
Kienbock's Disease
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Ligament Sprain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lump
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Malunion of Fracture
Mass
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Medial Epicondylitis
Monoarthropathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthropathy
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Fractures
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pinched Nerve
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radial Nerve Entrapment
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Wrist
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Scaphoid Fractures
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Muscle Strain
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Separation
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Simple Fractures
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subacromial Bursitis
Tendon Disorders
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Work-Related Injuries
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Advanced Tendon Reconstruction
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Basal Thumb Joint Reconstruction
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Casting
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Cyst Aspiration
De Quervain's Release
Digital X-Ray (CDR)
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Surgery
Endoscopic Hand Surgery
Endoscopic Wrist Surgery
Excision of Cyst
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Lipoma
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fusion
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Injection of Tendon
Joint Drainage
Joint Injection
Joint Reconstruction Surgery
Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint X-Ray
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition (LRTI) for the Thumb
Lipomas Sebacious Cyst Removal
Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Repair
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Release
Osteotomy
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Decompression
Peripheral Nerve Repair
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Splinting
Tendon and Bursa Injection
Tendon Repair
Tendon Surgery
Tommy John Surgery
Total Joint Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Tricep Repair
Trigger Point Injection
Tumor Surgery
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
Wound Repair
Wrist and Forearm Tenotomy
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
Wrist Surgery
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    • Aetna
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
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    4.9
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1679544142
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Shands Hospital at the University of Fl
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Shands Hospital at the University of Fl
    Residency
    Internship
    • Shands Hospital at the University of Fl
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

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    Dr. Christopher Sforzo, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sforzo is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sforzo has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Sforzo works at Sforzo/Dillingham Orthopedics in Sarasota, FL. View the full address on Dr. Sforzo’s profile.

    Dr. Sforzo has seen patients for Limb Pain, Elbow Bursitis and Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sforzo on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    46 patients have reviewed Dr. Sforzo. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sforzo.

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