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Dr. Arthur Sharkey, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Arthur Sharkey, MD
3.7 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Arthur Sharkey, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. Arthur Sharkey, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 63
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Arthur Sharkey, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Gainesville, FL.

About

Dr. Sharkey graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Saint Louis University.Dr. Arthur Sharkey, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has 37 years experience. Dr. Sharkey currently practices at The Orthopaedic Institute and are affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, UF Health Shands Hospital, HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Lake Butler Hospital, Olean General Hospital and UF Health Flagler Hospital. Dr. Sharkey has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain, Trigger Finger and Broken Arm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sharkey received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Sharkey's office accepts new patients. Dr. Sharkey is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Trigger Finger
Broken Arm
Limb Pain
Trigger Finger
Broken Arm
Limb Pain
Trigger Finger
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Osteophyte
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Neuroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement
Osteoarthritis
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Ganglion
Steroid Injection
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Skin Cancer
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Skin Cancer
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Peripheral Nerve Block
Skin Grafts
Somatic Nerve Block
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Fusion
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Tumor
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Gout
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Gynecomastia
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Cyst
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Skin Lesion
Facial Reconstruction
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Reconstruction
Hand Surgery
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Reconstructive Surgery
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Scar Revision Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Skin and Tissue Reduction
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Healthsouth Sports Medicine Re
    4500W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 336-6000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Orthopaedic Surgery Center
    4600 Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 336-6013
  3. 3 Healthsouth Sports Medicine Re
    4500 Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 336-6000
  4. 4 The Orthopaedic Institute
    1710 SE 16th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 620-1900
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 The Orthopaedic Institute PA
    17270 SE 109th Terrace Rd, Summerfield, FL 34491
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 633-7222
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sharkey
3.7
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (4)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 21, 2023
He has done both carpel tunnel repairs on my wrists as well as several trigger finer repairs. His staff is friendly, they kept me comfortalbe and Start to finish was very quick. I had blocks done for my surgeries and would not have it anywhere else
Robin A. — Oct 21, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery, Hand Surgery and Hand Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saint Louis University
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Kleinert Institute
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Arthur Sharkey, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sharkey's profile.

Dr. Sharkey frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain, Trigger Finger and Broken Arm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Arthur Sharkey, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, UF Health Shands Hospital, HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Lake Butler Hospital, Olean General Hospital and UF Health Flagler Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Arthur Sharkey, MD holds board certification in General Surgery, Hand Surgery and Hand Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL

  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL

  • HCA Florida Lake City Hospital

    340 NW Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL

  • HCA Florida Putnam Hospital

    611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka, FL

  • Baptist Medical Center Beaches

    1350 13th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL

  • Lake Butler Hospital

    850 E Main St, Lake Butler, FL

  • Olean General Hospital

    515 Main St, Olean, NY

  • UF Health Flagler Hospital

    400 Health Park Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL