H. Thomas Temple, M.D.
Orthopaedic Oncologist & Surgeon

Current Professional Positions

Orthopaedic Oncologist & Surgeon, Center for Orthopaedic Innovations, Mercy Hospital - Miami, Florida
Senior Vice President for Translational Research & Economic Development, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Chief Medical Officer, Vivex Biomedical, Inc. - Miami, Florida

Current Academic Ranking

Professor of Orthopaedics, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Professor Emeritus, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami - Miami, Florida

Current Honorary Professional Positions

Sarcoma Research Network Chairman, Cell Therapy Core, Center for Collaborative Research, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Oral Examiner, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Musculoskeletal Oncology Course Co-Director, Moffitt Cancer Center & University of South Florida
Physician's Council Member, American Association of Tissue Banks
Ambassador's Board Member, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Curriculum Committee Member, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
​Translational Healthcare Advisory Board Member, College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Advisory Board Member, (MMI) MyMedicalImages, LLC. - Boca Raton, Florida

Current Surgical Consultant Positions

Surgical Consultant, Onkos Surgical - Parsippany, New Jersey
Surgical Consultant, Stryker Orthopaedics - Mahwah, New Jersey
Surgical Consultant, Arthrex, Inc. - Naples, Florida

Military Ranking 

1997, Honorable Discharge - United States Army Reserve
1992 - 1997, Major - United States Army Reserve
1986 - 1992, Captain - United States Army Reserve
1982 - 1986, Second Lieutenant - United States Army Reserve

Honors & Awards

2018, Senior Member Induction, Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons - 70th Annual Meeting - Lisbon, Portugal
2017, Biomedical Winner, Healthcare Heroes Award - Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
2016, Biomedical Finalist, Healthcare Heroes Award - Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
2015, Orthopaedic Resident Educator Award - University of Miami
2012, Beacon Council Business Excellence Award
2009, Best Doctor's in America
2007, Best Doctor's in America
1999, Orthopaedic Resident Educator Award - University of Miami
1999, Orthopaedic Resident Educator Award - University of Virginia
1998, Orthopaedic Resident Educator Award - University of Miami
1998, Orthopaedic Resident Educator Award - University of Virginia
1996, Army Achievement Medal - United States Army Reserve
1995, Army Commendation Medal - United States Army Reserve
1994, Army Commendation Medal - United States Army Reserve
1992, Graves Erskine Award, Outstanding House Officer - Walter Reed Army Medical Center
1992, Juan d'Avis Award, Outstanding Surgical Resident - Walter Reed Army Medical Center
1992, Kirk Award Semi-Finalist for Research - Walter Reed Army Medical Center
1992, Army Achievement Medal - United States Army Reserve
1992, Army Commendation Medal - United States Army Reserve
1986, Alpha Omega Medical Honor Society - Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
1985, Hobard Armory Hare Honor Society - Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
1976, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society - University of North Carolina

Editorial Responsibilities

Assistant Editor -  Foot and Ankle International
Reviewer - Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
Reviewer - Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Reviewer - Current Orthopaedic and Joint Surgery
​Editorial Advisor - Dental Implantology Update
Reviewer - Annals of Surgical Oncology
Reviewer - Orthopaedic Knowledge Online (OKO)
Reviewer - Current Orthopaedic Practice
Reviewer - Journal of Medical Case Reports Editorial
Publishing Manager - CellR4
Reviewer - International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Reviewer - Prous Thomson Reuters
Editor - International Journal of Orthopaedic Studies