A native of Miami, Dr. Diaz graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Molecular Biology. At Princeton, she was a member of The Tiger Inn and of the Women’s Varsity Swimming and Water Polo Teams. Dr. Diaz earned her medical doctorate from the University of Florida and completed her Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Miami. She completed a Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery in Pittsburgh. She is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and an Active Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Diaz is an Assistant Team Physician for the Washington Nationals. She has presented her research at national meetings, is published in several peer-reviewed journals, and holds several clinical advisory and consulting positions. Her interests outside of surgery include travel, reading, surfing, and sustainability practices in health care delivery.

Dr. Veronica A Diaz MD

PRACTICE SCOPE

Dr. Diaz has been practicing in South Florida since 2010. Her areas of expertise include:

• Shoulder arthroscopy:
Rotator Cuff Tears
Subacromial Impingement/Bursitis
Labral Injuries
Biceps Tears and Tendinitis
AC arthritis
Shoulder Instability

• Shoulder Joint Replacement
Anatomic and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

• Athletic and work-related injuries of the upper extremity including overhead or throwing injuries

• Adult and adolescent upper extremity fracture care

• Elbow arthroscopy

• Wrist arthroscopy and Endoscopic carpal tunnel release

• Reconstructive surgery for arthritis of the elbow, wrist, and hand

• Dupuytren Contracture: needle aponeurotomy, collagenase, surgery

APPROACH

At Palm Beach Hand to Shoulder, we take an individualized approach to treating musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity. Your consultation will include a detailed assessment of your symptoms and any associated functional limitations, a discussion of your goals and activity demands, a thorough examination, and in many cases, in-office x-rays to make a diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan. Dr. Diaz may also recommend more advanced studies such as MRI, CT, or nerve tests.

Dr. Diaz earned her medical doctorate from the University of Florida and completed her orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital. She then completed a one year fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery in Pittsburgh. She has presented her research at national meetings and is published in several peer-reviewed journals.

PHILOSOPHY

Dr. Diaz adheres to a philosophy of shared decision making with her patients, and will discuss all treatment options available, both nonoperative and surgical. She is up to date with the latest surgical techniques and with evidence-based upper extremity care. The ultimate goal is to return you to pain-free pursuit of athletics, work, and enjoyment of life.
Dr. Diaz provides upper extremity care for patients of all ages and from all walks of life. For more detailed information on Dr. Diaz, please refer to her curriculum vitae. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Diaz, please call 561.746.7686