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Dr Joel Cohen
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JOEL COEHN, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon.   He completed his undergraduate studies in chemistry at Emory University, Atlanta, GA, and earned his medical degree from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL. He served his internship in General Surgery at Emory University’s Grady Memorial Hospital, and completed his residency in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL. He served as the department’s Chief Resident in 1982 and 1983.

CERTIFICATES and MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, Certificate Number 195126, 1979

  • State of Florida, Board of Medical Examiners, Medical License Number 035354, 1979

  • Basic and Advanced Microsurgical Techniques, University of Miami, at Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1980

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1986

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

  • Recertification of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996

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EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga., 1974

  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fl., M.D., 1978 (9/1/74 to 6/1/78)

  • Internship: General Surgery, Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga., 1978- 1979 (6/1/78 to 6/1/79)

  • Residency: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Fl., 1979-1982 6/1/79 to 6/1/83

  • Chief Resident: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Fl., 1982-1983

  • Preceptorship in Sports Medicine, United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., 1982

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS / OUTPATIENT CENTERS:​

  • St. Mary’s Hospital, West Palm Beach, Fl., 1984 to present 5/9/84

  • Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens, Fl., 1989-2001 7/3/89

  • Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Fl., 1989 to present 11/2/89

  • Good Samaritan Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Fl., 1983-2004 7/1/83

  • Northpoint Surgery & Laser Center, West Palm Beach, Fl., 1998 to present

  • Jupiter Outpatient Surgery Center, Jupiter, Fl., 2004 to present

Dr. Cohen completed a Preceptorship in Sports Medicine through the United States Military Academy at West Point, to which he attributes his continuing interest in sports medicine. “Working with the cadets and athletes eager to return to their fullest physical capacity was rewarding,” says Dr. Cohen. He continues to work with active sports participants, from teens to middle-aged and senior “weekend warriors.”

Observes Dr. Cohen, “Guiding patients back to the fullest function possible after an injury, whether to participate in competitive or recreational activities, is a great source of satisfaction for me, one that has a real impact on my patients’ lives.”  Dr. Cohen is affiliated with St. Mary’s Hospital, Jupiter Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Northpoint Surgery & Laser Center, and Jupiter Outpatient Surgery Center.

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