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Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD

Accepting New Patients

(762 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: arm fracture, injuries, muscle strain, and more.

5597 N Dixie Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

(954) 958-4800

Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD is an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital.

Office Locations

5597 N Dixie Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

(954) 958-4800

(954) 958-4899

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5597 N Dixie Highway 2nd Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

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Some issues Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The Marlins sent Delgado back to South Florida on Saturday morning to consult with hand specialist Brian Fingado.”—"ELBOW OK, BUT HAND LANDS DELGADO ON DL", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, August 2005

“Hand specialist Brian Fingado examined Delgado on Saturday and prescribed rest.”—"TRIPLE-A CATCHER CALLED UP", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, August 2005

“"It was one of those freak things," said Redmond, who saw hand specialist Dr. Brian Fingado after the game.”—"FRACTURED FINGER WON'T STOP REDMOND", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, April 2004

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections

In 2023, Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

In 2012, Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD performed more joint aspiration procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2012 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	308
doctor visit	1137
immobilization	27
injections	584
musculoskeletal imaging	36
pelvic imaging	18
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	81

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2013 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	420
doctor visit	1234
hip imaging	29
immobilization	26
injections	695
musculoskeletal imaging	29
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	56

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	134
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	493
doctor visit	1141
hip imaging	15
injections	761
musculoskeletal imaging	15
spinal procedures	36
X-rays	51

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	651
Black	22
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	122
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2015 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	495
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
doctor visit	1341
hip imaging	11
immobilization	17
injections	849
musculoskeletal imaging	11
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	636
Female	1000

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1488
Black	52
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	702
From 75 to 84	546
85 and over	300
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2016 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	615
doctor visit	1432
immobilization	18
injections	1012
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	824
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	419
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	138
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2017 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	605
doctor visit	1431
injections	1008

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	818
Black	21
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	137
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2018 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	512
doctor visit	1481
injections	987

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	544

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	847
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	333
85 and over	143
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2019 were injections, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	543
doctor visit	1576
fasciotomy	16
injections	1066
minimally invasive procedures	16
upper extremity surgery	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	551

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	903
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	495
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	141
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2020 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	443
doctor visit	1359
injections	955

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	395
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	802
Black	28
Hispanic	29
Asian	12
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	127
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2021 were injections, aspiration and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	551
doctor visit	1654
immobilization	28
injections	1120

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	439
Female	569

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	914
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	135
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2022 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	517
doctor visit	1454
fasciotomy	15
immobilization	18
injections	1069
minimally invasive procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	431
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	834
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	455
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	132
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Lauderdale, FL were injections, aspiration, X-rays and spinal procedures.

aspiration	500
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
doctor visit	1385
fasciotomy	15
hip imaging	18
immobilization	22
injections	918
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	22
pelvic imaging	18
spinal procedures	26
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD.

**Gender**
Male	371
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	794
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	296
85 and over	137
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	401

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (1998)

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board (2002)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Holy Cross Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Coventry, Railroad Medicare, Medicare Advantage, AvMed, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare, Humana, Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO, United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO and Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Coventry

Railroad Medicare

Medicare Advantage

AvMed

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare

Humana

Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO

United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO

Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 762 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian H. Fingado, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$3,690 XIAFLEX $3,690
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$15 NON-PRODUCT $15
Allergan Inc.	$12 AVYCAZ $12

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$2,320
Travel and Lodging	$1,265
Food and Beverage	$118
Education	$15

Biography

Dr. Brian Fingado works as a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Fingado's clinical interests: steroid injections, forearm fracture, and frozen shoulder. He appears to be an in-network provider for AvMed, Coventry, and Cigna, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Yale-New Haven Hospital for residency. He is professionally affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital. Dr. Fingado has an open panel in Fort Lauderdale, FL according to Holy Cross Hospital.