Meet Your John Phillip Wilkerson Jr. MD Orthopaedic Specialist
Dr. John Phillip Wilkerson Jr. is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon serving patients throughout South Florida. As a Fellow of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Wilkerson brings three decades of experience in sports medicine, joint replacement surgery, and regenerative orthopaedic care to patients across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
MY MISSION
Restoring function, eliminating pain, & optimizing long-term musculoskeletal health through precision diagnostics and evidence-based treatment
QUICK FACTS
Advanced Training & Research Experience
Dr. Wilkerson completed a General Surgery internship, an Orthopaedics residency, and postgraduate training in Orthopaedic Biomechanics at VCU–Medical College of Virginia. His research focused on ankle, knee, ACL, cartilage restoration, and shoulder conditions, with work presented at major conferences and published in Orthopaedics.
Orthopaedic Surgery Specialties & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Wilkerson specializes in treating sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions affecting the spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle.
Advanced Surgical Procedures:
- Total joint replacement surgery (hip replacement, knee replacement)
- Arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive techniques
- ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff surgery
- Trauma surgery and cartilage restoration
Orthopaedic Care & Physical Therapy
Dr. Wilkerson’s orthopaedic practice includes an integrated physical therapy and human performance center. His team of certified physical therapists and athletic trainers create personalized rehabilitation programs and post-surgical recovery protocols designed to help each patient achieve their work, sports, or recreational goals.
Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Therapy
Dr. Wilkerson developed needle arthroscopy (nano-scope) for office procedures, allowing diagnosis and treatment of joint injuries without general anesthesia. He collaborates with a global team of regenerative medicine experts to harvest and isolate bone marrow stem cells for advanced orthopedic care.
Regenerative Orthopaedic Treatments:
- PRP therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma injections)
- Stem cell therapy using autologous stem cells
- Exosome therapy for joint healing
- Bone marrow aspirate stem cell procedures
RESULT
Patient-Centered Orthopaedic Care in South Florida
Dr. Wilkerson provides personalized orthopaedic care tailored to each patient’s unique condition and goals. By combining surgical excellence with innovative regenerative medicine therapies, he offers the most effective, evidence-based treatments—helping patients across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties recover quickly and return to active lives.
Whether you’re seeking treatment for sports injury, chronic joint pain, joint replacement, or non-surgical regenerative medicine, Dr. Wilkerson provides extensive orthopaedic solutions with decades of experience.
