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Benjamin K Wilke M D

Orthopedic Surgeon

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SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery

Location

Jacksonville Florida

Languages

English

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Biographical summary

Benjamin Wilke, M.D., is an Assistant Professor and Senior Associate Consultant in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida. Dr. Wilke specializes in orthopedic oncology and adult reconstruction and has special interests in hip and knee arthritis, bone and soft tissue tumors, and metastatic cancer. He specializes in primary and revision hip and knee replacement procedures and enjoys utilizing the latest technology and advances in surgery, such as the anterior approach for total hip replacement and robotic surgery for partial and total knee replacements. Dr. Wilke earned his bachelor's degree in science and graduated with honors and distinction from the University of Iowa in three years. He then went on to complete his Doctor of Medicine degree and graduated Cum Laude from St. Louis University School of Medicine. During his time in medical school he received the Outstanding Scholar Award and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Wilke then received his orthopedic surgery training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he had the distinction of serving as Chief Resident. He then continued his training with a fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology at the University of Florida. Dr. Wilke enjoys mentoring orthopedic residents and is actively involved in research. He has authored over fifty scientific publications and has contributed to multiple book chapters. He has presented both nationally and internationally. His research interests include opioid-sparing surgery, enhanced recovery after hip and knee replacement surgery, and desmoid tumors. In his free time Dr. Wilke enjoys spending time with his family and two dogs. He is an avid reader and enjoys learning new skills.

Conditions treated

ArthritisBenign bone tumorBenign peripheral nerve tumorBone cancerBone metastasisBone tumorDesmoid tumorFailed total hip replacementFailed total knee replacementHip arthritisInfected total hip replacementInfected total knee replacementKnee arthritisMalignant peripheral nerve sheath tumorsNeurofibromaPeripheral nerve tumorSarcomaSchwannomaSoft tissue sarcomaSoft tissue tumor

Procedures performed

Bone metastasis surgeryCancer treatmentDirect anterior approach hip replacementHip fracture surgeryHip replacementHip replacement revisionHip surgeryKnee replacementKnee replacement revisionKnee surgeryPartial knee replacementPeripheral nerve tumor surgeryRobot-assisted knee replacementSoft tissue sarcoma surgerySurgical stabilization of metastatic bone cancer

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Jacksonville Florida

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Education

2017Fellow - Orthopedic Oncology University of Florida2016ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2011MDSaint Louis University2007BSUniversity of IowaShow more education

Activities and honors

Certifications

2019American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards and honors

2015Administrative Chief ResidentDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery2011Graduated Cum LaudeSaint Louis University School of Medicine2010Most Outstanding Scholar AwardSaint Louis University School of Medicine2010Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society2007Graduated with Honors and DistinctionUniversity of IowaShow more awards and honors

Professional memberships

2020 - presentMemberMedical Device Sterilization and Disinfection Oversight Group2019 - 2020MemberSurgical Turnover and Ready Times Work Group (S.T.A.R.T.)2018 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS)2018 - presentMemberOpioid Task Force2016 - presentMemberMusculoskeletal Tumor Society2007 - 2011MemberAMAShow more professional memberships

Publications

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