Dr. George Markovich, MD

Expert Publications

• A new technique for removing noncemented acetabular components in revision total
• Surgical treatment of pelvic nonunions and malunions.
• Modern metal on metal articulation for total hip replacements.
• In vivo kinematics of cruciate-retaining and -substituting knee arthroplasties.
• Antibody-induced arterial thromboembolism resulting in amputation after total knee arthroplasty.
• The mechanics of knee replacements during gait. In vivo fluoroscopic analysis of two designs.
• Wear patterns on tibial plateaus from varus and valgus osteoarthritic knees.
• Acetabular reconstruction in revision total hip arthroplasty: a review of options.

Media Releases

Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. George Markovich, who serves patients in Florida.

Dr. Markovich is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and is one the nation’s few surgeons who performs complex reconstruction of the hip, pelvis, and acetabulum (the cup in the pelvis into which the ball of the hip joint fits). To date, he has performed over 4000 joint replacement surgeries.

Working at the Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, he is a recognized expert in joint reconstructive surgery emphasizing minimally invasive, tissue preserving techniques. His approach to patient care is simple: the most advanced state-of-the-art techniques for the best possible outcomes in a caring environment.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Markovich received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Graduating with distinction, he was awarded a Health Profession Scholarship.

Following his medical school training, he completed a fellowship in orthopaedic biomechanics and advanced rehabilitative research at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He performed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Southern California. He also completed two fellowships in joint implants and reconstructive surgery, was Chief of Total Joint and Reconstructive Services for the U.S. Navy, and was the orthopaedic provider to the Navy SEALs.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in orthopaedic surgery through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopaedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopaedic surgeons.

Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Markovich is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the American College of Sports Medicine. He is the only local elected member of both the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons and the Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, the Florida Medical Association, and the Lee County Medical Society.

The author of over 40 publications concerning joint replacements and biomechanics, Dr. Markovich has given numerous lectures regarding arthritis, cartilage grafting techniques, and pelvis, hip, and knee reconstructions. He is Director of the Joint Restoration Research Laboratory, whose mission is to advance the service and practice of orthopaedic joint reconstruction.

Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Among his numerous accolades, Dr. Markovich has been the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2009, 2008), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013), On-Time Doctor Award (2020, 2018, 2017, 2016), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020, 2018, 2017, 2016), and Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2020, 2018, 2017).

Happily married, he and his wife are the parents of three sons. They enjoy active outdoor sports, including running, weight training, and participating in triathlons.

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