Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery – Complex Reconstruction & Limb Salvage

Patients from Miami and the greater South Florida region frequently travel to see Dr. David Gitlin, DPM, a nationally recognized expert in reconstructive surgery of the foot, ankle and leg.

While our current Florida office is located in Naples, many of our most complex cases come from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and beyond, when highly specialized reconstruction or limb salvage is not available locally.

If you are in Miami and have been told that your situation is “too complex” or that amputation is the only option, we are happy to review your case and discuss alternatives.

Why Miami patients travel to our practice

Dr. Gitlin is a Board‑Certified podiatric foot & ankle surgeon with advanced training and extensive experience in:

More than half of our patients travel from over 100 miles away because these techniques are not widely available. For Miami patients, our Florida limb reconstruction center is a regional referral destination within driving distance.

Conditions we commonly treat for Miami patients

(You can link each condition below to your existing condition pages.)

If your condition is not listed here, please contact us. We focus on challenging reconstructive and limb salvage cases and routinely review unusual referrals from Miami and South Florida.

Travel from Miami to our Florida office

Current Florida Office Address (Naples):
3940 Radio Road, Suite 104
Naples, Florida 34104
Phone: (239) 465‑0311

Approximate travel time from Miami:

  • By car: ~2–2.5 hours, depending on traffic and route

  • Typical routes:

    • I‑75 (Alligator Alley) west to Naples, or

    • US‑41 (Tamiami Trail) across to Naples

Our team can help coordinate same‑day consultation and imaging when appropriate so that travel from Miami is as efficient as possible.

We often see Miami‑area patients who:

  • Have undergone multiple prior surgeries without a good outcome

  • Are facing a recommendation for below‑knee or above‑knee amputation

  • Have non‑healing wounds or bone infection that persist despite care

  • Are experiencing progressive deformity, collapse or instability of the foot or ankle

  • Have rare neuromuscular or congenital deformities that require specialized treatment

Dr. Gitlin provides detailed second opinions on imaging and prior operative records. Our goal is to offer realistic options for limb salvage, reconstruction or revision when possible and to clearly explain the risks and benefits of each approach.

Regional center for complex limb salvage:

Our practice functions as a regional center of excellence for:

  • Limb salvage in diabetic and vascular disease

  • Charcot joint reconstruction

  • External fixation and Ilizarov techniques

  • Revision and corrective surgery after previous procedures

We regularly care for patients from across Florida, the United States, and internationally. Miami patients benefit from:

  • Access to highly specialized reconstructive surgery

  • A coordinated approach to complex ulcers, infection and deformity

  • The ability to combine multiple procedures in a single, carefully planned reconstruction when appropriate

We work closely with your Miami primary care physician, endocrinologist, wound care center and vascular teamto ensure continuity of care.

Preparing for your visit from Miami

To make your evaluation as productive as possible, please bring:

  • Recent X‑rays, CT or MRI (CD or online access)

  • Copies of operative reports and clinic notes from prior surgeons

  • Wound care, vascular and infectious disease records, if applicable

  • Your current medication list and a brief medical history

In certain situations, we can review your records in advance and schedule a visit that combines consultation, imaging, and pre‑operative planning during the same trip.

If you are in Miami and need help with a complex foot, ankle or leg condition:

  • Call our Florida office at (239) 465‑0311, or

  • Use our contact form to send your case details and imaging.

We will review your information and let you know how we can best help and what to expect when traveling from Miami.