Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Timeline
Research
Orthopaedic Research: Abstracts, Presentations and Lectures
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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Troy Pashuck, M.D.

St. Petersburg,FL

Summary

Highly trained orthopaedic surgeon dedicated to delivering optimal patient care while embodying integrity and inspiring leadership. Proven track record of excellence in clinical healthcare, human relations, and academic pursuits, complemented by exceptional interpersonal communication skills and unwavering resolve. Dependability and a strong work ethic consistently drive success in both collaborative and independent environments. Passion for medicine extends beyond the operating room, reflecting a commitment to holistic patient well-being and continuous professional growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Florida Joint Care Institute
09.2023 - Current
  • Executed diverse orthopedic surgical procedures, exceeding 850 cases, with precision and commitment to evidence-based practices.
  • Crafted tailored treatment strategies to address specific patient needs and enhance recovery outcomes.
  • Led initiatives to foster practice growth while prioritizing excellent patient outcomes. Cultivated partnerships with local physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and referral networks to optimize service delivery.
  • Coordinated outreach efforts with the local YMCA, rotary club and hospital system focusing on raising awareness of orthopedic health within the community.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes through implementation of advanced surgical techniques and evidence-based practices in orthopedic procedures.
  • Strengthened patient satisfaction by providing clear and comprehensive information on treatment options, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.

Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellow

University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Engaged in mentorship under Dr. James L. Cook, DVM, PhD, to discover better within the field of orthopaedic surgery.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement research initiatives.
  • Presented clinical research at academic conferences including AAOS and MAOA to enhance the visibility of research efforts within the field.
  • Mentored medical students providing guidance on study design, data analysis, and manuscript writing.

Research Assistant

University of Florida
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Dr. Mark Atkinson Research Laboratory
  • Department of Pathology, Immunology & Laboratory Medicine

Education

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship

Baptist Health Orthopaedic Insitute (Formerly UHZ)
07-2023

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Columbia, MO
06-2022

M.D. - Medical School

University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL
05-2015

Master of Arts - Business Administration

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Skills

  • Patient rapport and communication
  • Comprehensive nonoperative treatments
  • Sports medicine & arthroscopy (knee/shoulder/ankle/elbow/hip)
  • Total joint arthroplasty (knee and shoulder)
  • Trauma and fracture management
  • Revision arthroplasty (knee and shoulder)
  • Pediatric orthopaedic care
  • Upper and lower extremity reconstruction
  • Orthobiologics (PRP, BMAC)
  • Inspiring team leadership

Affiliations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
  • American Orthopaedic Society For Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
  • Florida Medical Association (FMA)

Certification

  • ABOS Board Certified (Exp: 12/31/2035)
  • Licensed in Florida ME 156978 (Exp: 1/31/2028)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English - Native/fluent
Spanish – Basic professional working proficiency

Timeline

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Florida Joint Care Institute
09.2023 - Current

Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellow

University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
06.2015 - 06.2017

Research Assistant

University of Florida
01.2005 - 01.2008

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship

Baptist Health Orthopaedic Insitute (Formerly UHZ)

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

M.D. - Medical School

University of Florida College of Medicine

Master of Arts - Business Administration

University of Florida

Research

  • Ravich JW, Zvijac JE, Vargas LA, Schurhoff MR,Yurubi M, Moya Diaz RK, Collins KG, Gohel NN, Pashuck TD, Yagnik GP, Hechtman KS, Uribe JW. Functional Outcomes of Proximal Hamstring Tendon Repair in Patients Over 40 Treated Without Postoperative Bracing. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. April 2025. PMID: 40291626
  • Daniel AV, Myer GD, Pashuck TD, Smith PA. Low Preoperative Brief Resilience Scale Scores Are Associated With Inferior Preoperative and Short-Term Postoperative Patient Outcomes Following Primary Autograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. January 2024. PMID: 38274089
  • Pashuck TD, Hirahara AM, Cook JL, Cook CR, Anderson WJ, Smith MJ. Superior Capsular Reconstruction using Dermal Allograft is a Safe and Effective Treatment for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: 2-year Clinical Outcomes. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. Feb 2021. PMID: 33080333
  • Arnone JC, Crist BD, Ward CV, El-Gizawy AS, Pashuck TD, Della Rocca GJ. Variability of human femoral geometry and its implications on nail design. Injury. Sept 2020. S0020-1383(20). PMID 32958339
  • Goldstein CL, Pashuck TD, Ingalls KL, Billings LL, Agha MT, Drymalski MW, Choma TJ, Jeffries JT, James CR. Dispersal Pattern of Injectate After Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection Evaluated with Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Global Spine Journal. 2019. PMID 31218197
  • Crist BD, Pashuck TD. Reliability of a Condensed Computer-Based Patient Outcomes Scoring Tool in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2018 Jun;32(6):e226-e228. PMID: 29521687
  • Hoernschemeyer DG, Pashuck TD, Pfeiffer FM. Analysis of the s2 alar-iliac screw as compared with the traditional iliac screw: does it increase stability with sacroiliac fixation of the spine?, The Spine Journal, Volume 17, Issue 6, 2017, Pages 875-879, ISSN 1529-9430. PMID: 28185981
  • Pashuck TD, Kuroki K, Cook CR, Stoker AM, & Cook JL. Hyaluronic acid versus saline intra-articular injections for amelioration of chronic knee osteoarthritis: A canine model. J. Orthop. Res. 2016. PMID: 26867692
  • Pashuck TD, Franz SE, Altman MK, Wasserfall CH, Atkinson MA, Wronski TJ, Flotte TR & Stalvey MS. Murine Model for Cystic Fibrosis Bone Disease Demonstrates Osteopenia and Sex-Related Differences in Bone Formation. Pediatric Research. 2009 Mar; 65(3): 311-316. PMID 19047917

Orthopaedic Research: Abstracts, Presentations and Lectures

  • Pashuck TD. Orthopaedic Upper and Lower Extremity Injuries. MSK System Course Lecturer. Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. December 2022
  • Pashuck TD. Partial Rotator Cuff Tears – Where Are We Today? UHZ Sports Medicine Conference. November 2022
  • Pashuck TD. Pediatric ACL Injuries. Grand Rounds Presentation. University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. August 2021
  • Pashuck TD, Sinclair BC, Crist BD. Do PROMIS Outcome Scores Correlate between Elective and Non-Elective Orthopaedic Surgery? AAOS Annual Meeting 2019
  • Sherman SL, Pashuck TD, Voss EE, Garrone AJ, Leary EV, Hinckel BB, Cook JL. Increased Rate of Reoperation with Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy That Includes Distalization as Compared to Anteromedialization. MAOA Annual Meeting 2018
  • Sherman SL, Pashuck TD, Voss EE, Garrone AJ, Leary EV, Hinckel BB, Cook JL. Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Prophylaxis Reduces the Risk of Thromboembolic Events Following Knee Osteotomy Without Increased Bleeding Complications. Arthroscopy Association of North America. April 2018. Volume 34, Issue 12
  • Sherman SL, Pashuck TD, Voss EE, Garrone AJ, Leary EV, Hinckel BB, Cook JL. Increased Rate of Reopertion with Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy that Includes Distalization as Compared to Anteromedialization. Arthroscopy Association of North America. April 2018. Volume 34, Issue 12
  • Pashuck TD, Decker RC, Horodyski MB, & Tang S. Describing Surgical Site Infection in Patients Treated for Orthopaedic Injuries. Medical Student Research Symposium at the University of Florida; March 2012, Gainesville, FL
  • Stalvey MS, Pashuck TD, Franz SE, Altman MK, Atkinson MA, Wasserfall CH, Wronski TJ, & Flotte TR. Cftr-Deficient Mice Have Increased Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Measured By Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (pQCT). North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; October 2007, Anaheim, CA
  • Stalvey MS, Pashuck TD, Wasserfall CH, Atkinson MA, & Flotte TR. Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes Mouse Model Resembles Clinical Disease. Pediatrics Science Day at the University of Florida; March 2007, Gainesville, FL
  • Stalvey MS, Pashuck TD, Franz SE, Altman MK, Atkinson MA, Wasserfall CH, Wronski TJ, & Flotte TR. Cftr-Deficient Mice Have Increased Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Measured By Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (pQCT). North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference; October 2007, Anaheim, CA
  • Stalvey MS, Pashuck TD, Wasserfall CH, Atkinson MA, & Flotte TR. Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes Mouse Model Resembles Clinical Disease. North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, 2006

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Steve Olson, M.D Resident Research Award University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Medical Student Research Program University of Florida College of Medicine
  • Dean’s List of Highest Academic Distinction University of Florida
  • Bright Futures Academic Scholars Award
  • Anderson Scholar University of Florida
  • United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award