About Dr. Joseph Purita
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Dr. Joseph Purita M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Joseph Purita, a pioneer in the use of the laser in orthopedic surgery, graduated from Georgetown University Medical School and served his surgical internship at the University of Florida Medical Center. Following completion of a residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he served as chief administrative resident, Dr. Purita joined the Boca Raton Orthopedic Group in 1981.
Dr. Purita is a member of the following professional organizations:
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Southern Medical Association
- Palm Beach Medical Society
- Broward County Medical Society
- Palm Beach Orthopedic Society
- Florida Medical Association
Dr. Purita is Board Certified by the following organizations:
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- American College of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Pain Management
Dr. Purita is an instructor and proctor of surgeons in the use of lasers in arthroscopic and orthopedic surgery at a variety of area hospitals.
US News and World Report’s "Top Doctors"!
The Physicians at Doximity named Dr. Joseph Purita one of US News and World Report’s "Top Doctors"!
Speaker for the Following Conferences:
- April 10 2010: A4M Brasil Stem Cell & Genetics in Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Lecture #1 entitled “The Use of Supplements with PRP and Stem Cell Injections”
- Lecture #2 entitled "Stem Cell and PRP for Musculoskeletal Problems”
- October 27 2010: Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging & Aesthetic Medicine 2010
- Lecture entitled “The Use of Stem Cell and PRP Injections in an Office Setting”
- December 4 2010: The 19th International Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology in Punta Cana, D.R.
- Lecture entitled “The Use of Stem Cells and PRP in the Treatment of Athletic Injuries”
- Lecture entitled “The of Stem Cell and PRP Injections in an Office Setting”
- January 25 2011: Stem cell and Regenerative Medicine World Congress in San Diego, California
- Lecture entitled “Stem Cells and PRP injections”
- March 27-28 2011: Korea symposia on Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cells
- April 5 2011: World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine Unit Congresses XXL Century National Medical Center in Mexico City, Mexico
- Lecture #1 entitled “The Use of Supplements and Their Effects of Stem Cells and PRP Injections”
- Lecture #2 “Stem Cell and PRP Injections”
- May 1 2011: The 8th Malaysian Conference on Ant- Aging, Aesthetic, and Regenerative Medicine in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- August 13 2011: Upper Valley PRP and Stem Cell Symposium Valley Regional Hospital Claremont New Hampshire
- August 21 2011: The 5th Annual 2011 Conference in Anti-Ageing & Aesthetic Medicine Age Management: Prevention, Integration, Balance Melbourne, Australia Lecture on PRP and Stem Cells
- September 9 2011: North American Platelet Rich Plasma Symposium Toronto, Canada Lecturing on Stem cells and PRP
- December 6 2011: the 20th International Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology in Punta Cana, D.R. Lecturing on Stem Cells and PRP in Orthopedic Conditions
- February 2012 : Two Lectures on Stem Cells and Platelet Rich Plasma injections and the use of supplements in Stem Cell, Mexico City, Mexico
- February 2012 : Lectures on the use of Autogenous Stem Cells on Orthopedic Condition also acted as a visiting professor at The Catholic University of Korea guiding the Korean Doctors in performing Stem Cell treatments for Orthopedic Conditions Seoul, Korea
- April 2012 : Annual Meeting American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine Lecture on Stem Cells and Platelet Rich Plasma Injections Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- June 2012 : National Arthroscopy Congress Lectures on Stem Cells And Platelet Rich Plasma injections in Orthopedic Conditions, Functioned as a visiting Professor performing Operating Room cases using Stem Cells Lima, Peru
- July 2012 : 3rd Annual Platelet Rich Plasma & Regenerative Medicine Symposium with Cadaver Lab Lectured on Stem Cells and Platelet Rich Plasma injections Los Angeles, California
- August 2012 : The 6th Annual Anti-Ageing & Aesthetic Medicine Conference, “Integrative Health & Longevity” at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Invited Lecturer on Stem Cells and Platelet Rich Plasma injections Melbourne, Australia
- August 2012 : Equador Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology SEOT (Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Ortopedia y Traumatologia) Lecturer on Stem Cells and Platelet Rich Plasma injections Guayaquil Ecuador
- September 2012 : Brazilian Orthopedic Hip Society guest lecturer San Paulo Brazil
- November 2012 : Australasian College of Sports Medicine 27 Annual Scientific Conferences Brisbane Australia
Pending Speaking engagements in India
MISSIONARY WORK:
- 2005 to 2009 : Caridad Center Free Medical Clinic volunteered as Orthopedic Surgeon Boynton Beach FL
- January 2010 : Project Medishare volunteered as Orthopedic Surgeon Immediately following Earthquake Port Au Prince, Haiti
- March 2010 :
The University of Miami volunteered as Chief
Orthopedic Surgeon at Airport Field Hospital Port Au Prince, Haiti
Dr. Purita is an Instructor and proctor of surgeons in the use of lasers in arthroscopic and orthopedic surgery at a variety of area hospitals.