Dr. Leone

Thrilled Hip and Knee Patients After Their Long Wait For Surgery

Why Hip or Knee replacement may benefit your marriage

Dr. Leone Named Top DOC for 11th Consecutive Year, Recognized by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated Magazine

    May, 2020   Dr. Leone is an experienced orthopedic surgeon who specializes in solving complex hip and knee problems. His clinical practice emphasizes leading-edge technology, combined with good old-fashioned patient care in a warm and welcoming environment, attracting patients from around the globe. Proficient in utilizing cutting-edge orthopedic technologies, he is the inventor…

The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care Resumes Office Visits and Scheduling of Surgeries

All patients are once again being seen and fully treated.  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March, 2021) William A. Leone, M.D., F.A.C.S., head of The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care at Holy Cross Health, announced his office has resumed regular office hours and is scheduling elective hip and knee surgical procedures. In accordance with the Centers of…

Dr. William Leone Recertified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

William A. Leone, M.D., F.A.C.S., head of The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care at Holy Cross Hospital, announced the he was recertified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). The stringent process recertifies Dr. Leone to practice orthopedic medicine through December 31, 2031. To ensure safe, ethical, and effective practice of orthopaedic surgery, the…

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Dr. Leone Receives 5 Star Ranking From His Patients

At The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, our concierge approach to personalized care is linked to successful and faster recoveries

A decade ago, Dr. William A. Leone, head of The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, made a compassionate and well thought-out decision, transforming the patient care model for his orthopedic practice. An award-winning orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Leone’s vision was to create a destination practice, intentionally reducing the number…

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After hip or knee replacement when can I shower, drive, return to work, and have sex?

I decided to write this short blog on four common questions, topics I’m routinely asked about after someone has a hip or knee surgery. When is it ok to shower and get the incision wet, when it’s safe to drive, when should they plan on returning to work and the what factors drive that timing, and finally when it’s safe to resume sexual activities?

Do Stem Cell and PRP injections help advanced arthritis: AAHKS official position

I just opened my local Sunday paper today to find a full page ad touting PRP and Stem Cell injections to treat pain and disability from arthritic hips and knees. It had pictures, testimonials, and the credentials of the doctors who would perform the injections. As I continue to flip through “section A”, I found…

When should I have my hip or knee replaced? When you’re surviving but not thriving.

Like almost everything in life, this decision is seldom black or white. It’s personal and different for each of us. I tell my patients that ultimately the decision to proceed with surgery is made “from within their own heart” and “when it feels right”. Not a very scientific answer, but it’s what I tell my…

Dr. William Leone to Discuss Hip and Knee Replacements During Ortho Hour on January 23, 2019

Dr. William Leone to Discuss Hip and Knee Replacements: Latest Techniques and Care for Improved Results During Ortho Hour on January 23, 2019. This event is free and open to the public.

Thrive Magazine “For Hip & Knee Surgery, Smart Pain Management Can Vastly Improve Results” Fall, 2018

Dr. William A. Leone has earned a reputation for outstanding surgical outcomes and patient care, treating complex hip and knee problems.

Becker’s Healthcare Review – Orthopedic Surgeon to Know, Dr. William Leone

South Florida Hospital News Making Rounds, Dr. Leone Honored as 2018 Top Orthopedic Surgeon

Lighthouse Point Magazine: Taking Care of People, Not Just Their Joints

Thrive Magazine: Top 5 Questions to Ask an Orthopedic Surgeon

Prime Magazine: In the Moment With Dr. Leone