Michael Gerald Baraga, MD

4.9236 ratings, 29 reviews

Sports MedicineOrthopedic Sports MedicineOrthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Virtual Visits Available

Virtual Visits

Need help scheduling? Call 305-689-5555

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Young Adults (ages 19-26)
Adults

Languages

English
Spanish

About Michael Gerald Baraga

Roles

Vice Chair of Operations

Areas of Expertise

• Knee
o Quadriceps and Patellar Tendon Ruptures
o Ligament Tears (ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL)
o Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries
o Articular Cartilage Injury/Transplant
o Meniscus Transplant
o Knee Arthroscopy
o Meniscus Tears
o Patellar Instability
o Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Tears

Clinical Centers & Programs

Sports Medicine Institute

Video

Locations

- 8333 Northwest 53rd Street, Suite 103, Doral, FL 33166
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- 5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Floor 3, Coral Gables, FL 33146
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Expertise

Education

Residency: UM-JMH Dept of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedics
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Sports Medicine, 2012
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 2006

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Insurance

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Aetna - WC
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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

236 ratings, 29 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr. Baraga was incredibly considerate and thorough in his evaluation of my son’s injury. He explained in great detail what his options were and took the time to make sure my son felt at ease.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 2/18/2026
Awesome experience
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 1/20/2026
Will definitely recommend. Treatment since start has been the best
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 12/23/2025
Fantastic bin every way. Dr Baraga is among the best I have ever seen!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 9/9/2025
I’m very happy
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Amazing
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 8/5/2025
Dr Michael Baraga is an excellent doctor
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr Baraga is the best!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 7/29/2025
The best orthopedic Dr in town, very compassionate.knowledgeable. Make me feel safe at all times with his care
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 7/8/2025
Outstanding
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 7/3/2025
Overall it was a great place and ready to continue working with them on my recovery.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 6/17/2025
Great Doctor and very professional team
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 6/10/2025
Amazing doctor and staff
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 3/28/2025
Excellent.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 3/13/2025
I have been questioned by many people due to my successful surgery and I did recommend the doctor and the location as a primary care to this procedure
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 2/26/2025
Dr. Baraga laid out all the options gave me his medical opinion with my issue, then considered my concerns
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 1/31/2025
Gave me options and did not go directly to surgery as other doctors I had visited
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 1/21/2025
The Dr was very clear while he explained his recommendations and the reason for his approach
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 1/4/2025
Dr Baraga and his assistant listen well and genuinely care about my concerns. They do a very good job coming up with solutions to get my knee back on track.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 12/27/2024
Very good service
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 12/13/2024
Very good profesional attention
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/14/2024
This is our second time to visit Dr Baraga because he is the best
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 10/19/2024
Dr Braga is always great to speak with, make you feel at ease, comes in with a smile, although we are patients, he makes us feel like friends and family and the conversation becomes easy going. Not an angry tone in his voice. Calming and overall great with him and his team to best help us.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 8/16/2024
Excellent
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 6/23/2024
Dr. Baraga is a human Dr! Amazing. By this I mean he cares.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 6/22/2024
Dr. B. Was very helpful, he listened and answered questions
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 6/11/2024
Excellent
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/6/2024
Good
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr Baraga is an awesome doctor. He explains everything in detail, and you don't feel rushed when seeing him. I am grateful to have him as part of my care team!