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Dr. George Canizares, MD

Orthopedics physician, St Petersburg, FL

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Dr. Canizares is an orthopaedic surgeon at Florida Orthopaedic Institute with a focus on joint replacement and sports medicine.

St Petersburg, FL 33702
At a glance
Board certification
Orthopaedic surgery
Focus
Joint replacement and sports medicine
Insurance
Participates with most major carriers

Facts on this page last checked November 2026. How we check doctors

About Dr. Canizares

Dr. Canizares is an orthopaedic surgeon. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery through AB Orthopaedic Surgery. Joint replacement and sports medicine are among his focus areas, along with the knee, leg and shoulder.

He is affiliated with St. Anthony's Hospital and BayCare Physician Partners.

Membership and fees

Florida Orthopaedic Institute participates with most major insurance carriers and publishes pricing for self-pay patients.

Florida Orthopaedic Institute publishes prices for patients who pay without insurance.

Services

Joint replacement Knee and leg Shoulder Sports medicine
What orthopedics doctors commonly treat

Licenses and credentials

Degree
MD
Board certification
AB Orthopaedic Surgery, orthopaedic surgery
License
Florida
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Florida Board of Medicine
NPI
1942274485

Hospital and practice affiliations

BayCare Physician Partners

Location

St Petersburg, FL 33702

Recognition and research

Publications

"Double Oblique Osteotomy: A Technique for Correction of Posttraumatic Deformities of the Distal Femur" in Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma (2018).
"Bipartite patella fracture" in Arthroscopy (2003).

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Canizares take insurance?

Florida Orthopaedic Institute participates with most major insurance carriers.

Is Dr. Canizares board certified?

Dr. Canizares is board certified in orthopaedic surgery through AB Orthopaedic Surgery.

Where is Dr. Canizares' office?

Dr. Canizares practices at Florida Orthopaedic Institute.

Which hospital or group is Dr. Canizares affiliated with?

Dr. Canizares is affiliated with St. Anthony's Hospital and BayCare Physician Partners.

What does Dr. Canizares focus on?

His focus areas include joint replacement and sports medicine, along with the knee, leg and shoulder.

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