Dr. J. Pieter Hommen is board certified and fellowship-trained in sports medicine and advanced arthroscopy of the shoulder, hip and knee. He specializes in injuries and arthritis of the shoulder, hip and knee.
Interests:
Dr. Hommen's interests include arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee, ankle and foot. Dr. Hommen teaches arthroscopic surgery regularly as an Associate Master Instructor at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Chicago for the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). His shoulder interests include arthrosopic labrum repairs, rotator cuff repairs, SLAP repairs, shoulder instability repairs, interpositional graft repairs for massive rotator cuff repairs, as well as total shoulder replacement surgeries. In the field of hip arthroscopy, Dr. Hommen specializes in CAM and PINCER impingement resections, labrum repairs and refixation procedures, iliopsoas tendon releases, trochanteric bursectomies, iliotibial band releases, gluteus repairs. His interests in knee arthroscopic surgery include include meniscus repairs, cartilage restorative procedures, autologous chondrocyte implantations, meniscus transplantations, anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament reconstructions. In the ankle and hindfoot subtalar joint, Dr. Hommen performs arthroscopic cartilage restorative procedures and impingement resections.
Training
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Fellowship - Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Southern California Orthopedic Institute - Los Angeles, California
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Orthopedic Residency
New York University - The Hospital for Joint Diseases - New York, New York
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Medical School
Cornell University Medical College - New York, New York
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University
Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences – Ithaca, New York
Board Certifications
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American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
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Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (FAAOS)
Society Membership
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Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
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American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
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Arthroscopy Association of North America
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American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
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Miami Orthopedic Society - Board Member
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Dade County Medical Society
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Florida Orthopedic Society
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Florida Medical Association
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Cornell University Alumni Association
Research
University Affiliations
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Florida International University Clinical Assistant Professor - October 2011 to present
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Florida International University College of Biomedical Engineering - Dr. Hommen has served as a voluntary instructor.
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His students won the Biomedical Engineering First Place Award for an rotator cuff repair suture device.
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Florida International University Biomedical Engineering First Place Award. www.bme.fiu.edu
Team Physician
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Professional Team Coverage:
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Fort Lauderdale Strikers 2011-2012
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Miami FC Soccer Team 2006-2010
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College Team Coverage:
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Florida Memorial University 2012
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Highschool Team Coverage:
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Doral Academy Charter School 2007-2012
Famous Athletes
Throughout Dr. Hommen's training during clinical practice, he has treated many amateur, semi-pro, and professional athletes. They range in sports from:
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MLB
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NHL
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NBA
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NFL
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NCAAF
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NCAAB
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US Sailing
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WBC heavyweight boxing
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UFC mixed martial arts
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MLS, USL and NASL soccer
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Triathlon
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Marathon
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Swimming
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Cirque de Soleil
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Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
Philanthropy Outreach and Community
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My Commitment to Philanthropathy
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Food Bank Outreach 2011
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HAITI 2010 Earthquake
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Dr. Hommen was one of the first orthopedic surgeons to arrive in Haiti, within hours of the devastating earthquake in 2010.
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He delivered much needed orthopedic care and saw first-hand how wonderful and resilient the Haitian people are, despite their world having been turned upside down.
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Community
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From career day discussions with students to surgical reconstructions of knee ligament injuries, Dr. Hommen has taken great pride in being the team physician for the Doral Academy Charter School.
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Dr. Hommen has also hosted youth soccer clinics and provided orthopedic care for athletic events such as the Tri-Miami Triathlon.
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