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Dr. Fernando Aran, MD

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Dr. Fernando Aran, MD

Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Aran, Orthopedic Surgeon in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Fernando Aran, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Aran completed his residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He is a member of the AOFAS and AAOS. Dr. Aran is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aran’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aran’s office at (305) 667-8686.

    Where did Dr. Aran go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Duke University

    • Residency: Wake Forest Baptist Health

    • Medical School: Princeton University | Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Aran speak?

    Dr. Aran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Aran treat?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Aran diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Aran. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Left Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot
    • M79672: Pain in left foot

    Also known as:

    • Bunion
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Valgus
    • Big Toe Deformity
    • Foot Bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot
    • M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Stiff Big Toe
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Rigidus
    • Big Toe Arthritis
    • Frozen Big Toe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2021: Hallux rigidus, right foot

    Which procedures does Dr. Aran perform as a Orthopedic Surgeon?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Fernando Aran may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Aran's office.

    Does Dr. Aran accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 667-8686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Aran accept in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Aran in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Medica HealthCare

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Aran's office located?

    Dr. Fernando Aran's Primary Practice

    8905 SW 87th Ave Ste 100

    Miami, FL 33176

    (305) 667-8686

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    Dr. Fernando Aran's Practice 2

    8940 N Kendall Dr Ste 101E

    Palmetto Bay, FL 33176

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    Dr. Fernando Aran's Practice 3

    8940 N Kendall Dr Ste 101E

    Miami, FL 33176

    (305) 667-8686

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 12 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    76% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Fernando Aran an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Aran has been rated and reviewed by 12 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Aran, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    AOFAS

    Member

    2020

    AAOS

    Candidate Member

    2015

    Awards

    Helen and Isidore Sacks Memorial Prize- Outstanding Senior Thesis

    Princeton University

    Publications

    Managing Complications of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Chapter 11 Acute Achilles Tendon Failure

    Elsevier, January 2022

    Apply basic orthopedic principles to TAA in stage 4 acquired flatfoot deformity

    Orthopedics Today, January 2021

    What is Dr. Aran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Aran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235516907.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aran?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aran

    What is Dr. Fernando Aran's specialty?

    Dr. Aran is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Miami, FL. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Aran to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Fernando Aran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Aran is affiliated with Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl), Baptist Hospital Of Miami, West Kendall Baptist Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Fernando Aran accepting new patients in Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Fernando Aran is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fernando Aran offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aran's office at (305) 667-8686 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Fernando Aran?

    Please contact Dr. Aran's office at (305) 667-8686 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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