Edward J Southard MD

Medical professional transitioning into the business realm and prepared for high-stakes environments. Proven ability to manage complex cases/problems with precision, delivering outstanding patient outcomes. Highly collaborative and results-driven, ensuring seamless team coordination and adaptability in dynamic settings. Expertise in advanced surgical techniques, outcomes, quality metrics and patient care.

Currently pursuing an MBA from the University of Florida, where I am enhancing my knowledge in business strategy and leadership with the intention to complement my professional experience and equip me with the skills needed to foster innovation in management consulting, healthcare administration or medical/surgical/pharmaceutical leadership.

Surgeon of the Year, 2025

Highlander Awards, Highlands County, FL

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
• Orthopaedic Trauma Association
• Florida Orthopaedic Society
• AO North America
• Arthroscopy Association of North America

• FL license # - ME141008
• ME license # - MD28422
• NY license #- 260267-01

• Southard EJ, Ode G, Simon P, Christmas K, Pamic D, Collin P, MD, Mighell MA, Frankle MA Comparing PROMs and physical exam for internal rotation in patients undergoing RSA: Does surgery alter patients’ perception of function? JSES, Jul; 2021 Vol. 30, Issue 7, S100–S108
• Southard EJ, Sands AK, Boyajian DA, Sieczka E, Bryk E, Vigorita VJ. Macrodystrophia Lipomatosa of the Foot: A Case Report of MRI and Histologic Findings including Pacinian Corpuscle abnormalities. JBJS Case Connector, 2021 Jun; 11(2)
• Bacchetta MD, Salemi A, Milla F, Hong MK, Tio F, Zhou Y, Chen R, Southard E, Lee LY, Mack CA, Krieger KH, Isom OW, Ko W, Borer JS, Catanzaro DF. Low-dose spironolactone: effects on artery-to-artery vein grafts and percutaneous coronary intervention sites. Am J Ther. 2009 May-Jun;16(3):204-14
• Bacchetta MD, Girardi LN, Southard EJ, Mack CA, Ko W, Tortolani AJ, Krieger KH, Isom OW, Lee LY. Comparison of open versus bedside percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy in the cardiothoracic surgical patient: outcomes and financial analysis. Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Jun;79(6):1879-85
• Operative Techniques: Foot and Ankle Surgery 2nd edition, Elsevier Andrew K. Sands, MD and Edward J. Southard, MD Painful Accessory Navicular: Augmented Kidner Procedure with Flexor Digitorum Longus Transfer
• Southard EJ, Ode G, Panic D, Simon P, Christmas K, Collin P, Frankle MA. Comparing PROMs and physical exam for internal rotation in patients undergoing RSA: Does surgery alter patient’s perception of function? AAOS Annual Meeting, August 2021 (accepted as paper presentation)
• Southard EJ Total Elbow Arthroplasty Approaches and Techniques DJO Shoulder Elbow Fellows Lab, Tampa FL. July 2020
• Southard EJ, Ode G, Panic D, Simon P, Christmas K, Collin P, Frankle MA. Comparing PROMs and physical exam for internal rotation in patients undergoing RSA: Does surgery alter patient’s perception of function? FORE Orthopaedic Research Day, Tampa, FL. July 2020
• Friedman DJ, Southard EJ. Arthroscopic Posterior Labral Repair in the Beach Chair Position VuMedi Internet Learning Module, September 2012
• Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy – The Cowboy Way, Naples FL April, 2025
• Arthrex Master Class, Sports Medicine of the Knee, Naples FL February, 2025
• Arthrex Master Class, Cuff Augmentation Course, Naples FL March, 2024
• Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy – The Cowboy Way, Naples FL October, 2022
• Arthrex Shoulder Summit, Naples FL February, 2021
• DJO Shoulder Arthroplasty Revision Course, Tampa FL October, 2020
• Tampa Shoulder Course, Tampa FL February, 2020
• DJO Shoulder Summit, Chicago IL August 2019
• Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Annual Meeting October 2017, 2018
• AO North America – Advanced Principles of Fracture Management, Glendale, AZ November 2016
• AO North America – Basics of Fracture Mangement, New Orleans, LA April 2016
• Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Orlando FL December 2015

• Peer Review Committee, BayCare Winter Haven Hospital July 2025 – present
• Credentialing Committee, HCA St. Lucie Medical Center January 2024 – July 2024
• Abstract Review Panel, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons October 2023 – October 2024
• Surgical Professional Evaluation Committee, HCA St. Lucie Medical Center January 2023 – July 2024
• Peer Reviewer, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery July 2019 – present
• Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Education Committee 11/16 – 10/20
• United States Air Force Reserve, Rank – Major 09/16 to present