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Evan James Trapana

Evan James Trapana, MD

4.8274 ratings, 43 reviews

Spine Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visits Available
Need help scheduling? Call 305-243-3000

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adolescents (ages 12-18)
  • Young Adults (ages 19-26)
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics (ages 70+)

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

About Evan James Trapana

Areas of Expertise

Minimally invasive Spine Surgery
Cervical Disc herniation
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Thoracic Disc Herniation
Sciatica
Cervical Stenosis
Thoracic Stenosis
Lumbar Stenosis
Pediatric Scoliosis
Adult Scoliosis
Spinal Deformity
Spinal Tumor/Cancer
Spinal Trauma

Biography

Evan Trapana, MD is a spine surgeon specializing in disc replacement, robotic spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, and lateral spine surgery. A Miami native, Dr. Trapana is dedicated to advancing spinal care through cutting-edge technology and minimally invasive techniques. He is an expert in conditions resulting from spine-related injuries and has authored multiple articles on spine surgery, orthopedic surgery, and various other medical disciplines. His work has been published in numerous medical journals in the United States, Canada, and abroad. Dr. Trapana is also an active member of several professional and honorary organizations, including the American Orthopaedics Society for Spine, the North American Spine Society (NASS), and the American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons.

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    Expertise

    Education

    • Fellowship: University of California San Diego Medical Center, Spinal Surgery, 2023
    • Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital/ University of Miami Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022
    • Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Physician & Surgeon, 2017

    Board Certifications

    • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Insurance

    Health plans that are currently contracted with UHealth are listed below. However, please check with your insurance provider to verify that UHealth is part of your provider network.
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    • Aetna - WC
    • Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
    • Aetna Behavioral Health
    • Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
    • Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
    • Aetna-HMO
    • Aetna-Medicaid HMO
    • Aetna-Medicare HMO
    • Aetna-Medicare PPO
    • Aetna-POS
    • Aetna-PPO
    • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
    • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
    • Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
    • Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
    • Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
    • Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
    • Argus Vision
    • AvMed Choice
    • AvMed-HMO/POS
    • AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
    • AvMed-Medicare HMO
    • AXIS
    • BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
    • BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
    • BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
    • BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
    • BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
    • BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
    • BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
    • Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
    • Beech Street-PPO
    • Broward Health Medical Center
    • CarePlus-Medicare HMO
    • Catholic Hospice
    • CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
    • CCP-CMS Title XXI (Non-Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
    • CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
    • Charlotte County Sheriff's Office-PPO
    • Cigna Affiliates
    • Cigna Behavioral Health
    • Cigna Dental-HMO and PPO
    • Cigna Life Source (Intracorp is part of Cigna Lifesource)
    • Cigna Shared Administration
    • Cigna-EPO
    • Cigna-HMO
    • Cigna-MDCPS Jackson Sr. High
    • Cigna-POS
    • Cigna-PPO
    • Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
    • CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
    • Concordia Behavioral Health
    • CorVel - WC
    • Coventry First Health - WC
    • Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-HMO/POS
    • Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-PPO
    • Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-HMO
    • Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-POS
    • Coventry National-PPO
    • Coventry Summit-Medicare HMO
    • Coventry Vista-Medicare HMO
    • Coventry-First Health-PPO
    • Delta Dental-PPO
    • DentaQuest (ADI)
    • DIKLA
    • Dimension - WC
    • Dimension Plus-PPO
    • EHN - PPO
    • EQUIAN (fka Health Systems International)
    • Europe Assistance/Global Corporate Solutions
    • eyeQuest
    • FCCI - WC
    • Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
    • Florida PACE (FPC)
    • Freedom Health-Medicaid HMO
    • Freedom Health-Medicare HMO
    • Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
    • Global Excel Mgt PPO
    • Global Health Claims Services
    • Great West (Cigna)-HMO/POS
    • Guardian Life PPO
    • HAA Preferred Partners
    • Health First Health-HMO/POS
    • Health First Health-Medicare HMO
    • Health First Health-PPO
    • Health Net Veterans Choice HMO
    • Heritage Summit Healthcare - WC
    • Humana - HUMx
    • Humana Behavioral Health (fka LifeSynch)
    • Humana Dental/CompBenefits/OHS
    • Humana National Transplant
    • Humana-EPO
    • Humana-HMO
    • Humana-Medicaid HMO
    • Humana-Medicare HMO
    • Humana-PPO
    • Humana-Premier
    • iCare Health Solutions
    • Interlink Health Services
    • International Kids Fund (IKF)
    • League Medical Concepts-Federal Inmates
    • Life Trac
    • Magellan Behavioral Health
    • Magellan Complete Care-SNP Medicaid HMO
    • MDAbroad
    • Medica-Medicare HMO
    • Medical Development In't (MDI)-Federal Inmates
    • Medicus
    • Metlife Dental-PPO
    • MHNet Behavioral Network
    • Molina
    • Molina - Market Place
    • Molina-Medicaid HMO
    • Molina-Medicare HMO
    • Morgan White International
    • MultiPlan-PPO
    • Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
    • National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
    • Neighborhood HealthPlan-HMO/POS
    • Neighborhood HealthPlan-PPO
    • North Broward Hospital District-PPO
    • Olympus Managed Healthcare
    • Optum
    • Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
    • Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicare HMO
    • Prestige Health Choice-Medicaid HMO
    • Prime Health Services - WC
    • Quality Health Management
    • Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
    • Rockport Healthcare Group - WC
    • Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
    • Sanus Health Corporation
    • Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
    • Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
    • Start Healthcare Network
    • Sunshine
    • Sunshine - AMBETTER
    • Sunshine-Healthy Kids HMO
    • Sunshine-Medicaid HMO
    • Sunshine-Medicare HMO
    • Tricare South Prime-HMO
    • Tricare South Standard-PPO
    • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
    • UnitedHealthcare Affiliates
    • UnitedHealthcare-Healthy Kids HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare-HMO/POS
    • UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare-Medicare Nursing Home Plan
    • UnitedHealthcare-PPO
    • University of Miami Athletic Dept-PPO
    • VUMI
    • Wellcare/Staywell-Healthy Kids HMO
    • Wellcare/Staywell-Medicaid HMO
    • Wexford Health-State Inmates
    • Worldwide Managed Care

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8 out of 5

    274 ratings, 43 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/20/2026

      Excelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/14/2026

      Patient. Explained things in terms understand… seemed to care to help

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/14/2026

      Excelente experiencia!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/29/2026

      I felt like I was in good hands with the care of the professionals that helped me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/22/2026

      Im happy to be herev

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/15/2025

      Excelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/13/2025

      Dr Trapana is the best doctor. I’m so grateful for him. He takes his time to explain and find a solution.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/30/2025

      He is the best and I recommend him Al the time.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/29/2025

      You are numbet 1 in my book

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/3/2025

      Muy buena

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2025

      Dr Trapana is an excellent Orthopedic surgeon and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing excellent care…He’s AMAZING!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/16/2025

      Dr was very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/4/2025

      I was very satisfied with the service

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/4/2025

      Dr. Trapana was incredible with answering my questions and addressing my concernS.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/5/2025

      I have had nothing but positive experiences with UHealth

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/15/2025

      I have already recommended Dr. Trapana to several people, one is whom has already had surgery with/by him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/14/2025

      Outstanding

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/13/2025

      My observation has led me to say that the providers work together as a tag team when necessary with a common goal, that is the overall welfare of the patients.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/15/2025

      Dr Trapana understands me and is being thorough in my care and alleviating my discomfort

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/10/2025

      Exelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/4/2025

      I have observed that the same level of care that was given to others was the same level given to me. Seeing how well they improved, gave the the confidence that I too will improve. This made me appreciate the care and professionalism that was provided.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2025

      Always give excellent care

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/26/2025

      Well he would understand what I'm going through

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/25/2025

      He’s wonderful. I’ve sent several friends to him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/20/2025

      I'm very pleased with Dr. Trapana. He's so caring, and shows concern about you.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/19/2025

      Dr Trapana is a great Doctor, he listens and gives down to earth advise and recommendations

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/14/2025

      I was very satisfied with the experience I received

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/2/2025

      Excelente atención

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/31/2025

      AMAZING 🤩

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/19/2025

      I was a bit nervous about seeing an orthopedic surgeon, but Dr. Trapana put me at ease, listened and explained what was going on in my body and how he could help.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/14/2025

      I am thrilled with everything about this Dr and this practice.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/25/2025

      Very correct in everything

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/19/2025

      Very well

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/15/2025

      Excellent service

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/14/2025

      Dr. Trapana and his assistant have the best human warmth I have ever experienced. They become personalized to their patient's problem and know what the true diagnosis is. Excellent professionals. Dr. Trapana and his assistant have the most compassionate approach I've ever experienced. They personally understand their patient's problem and understand the true diagnosis. Excellent professionals.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/28/2025

      Dr Trapana is very knowledgeable, caring, and he listens with empathy and allows you to ask questions regarding your treatment and follow up care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/18/2024

      I've already made recommendations to three potential clients.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/31/2024

      Dr Trapana is a wonderful doctor of the highest caliber . Very caring and compassionate.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/15/2024

      Care provider could not have been better.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/30/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/26/2024

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/30/2024

      Yes I would recommend him

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/29/2024

      Receive excellent care from Dr Trapana