Alexander van der Ven, M.D., is a fellowship-trained, Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care and a member of Baptist Health Medical Group, an organization of more than 180 physicians in multiple specialties closely aligned with Baptist Health South Florida. He specializes in total joint replacement, revision replacement and reconstruction of the hip and knee.Dr. van der Ven completed the Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in Orthopedic Adult Reconstruction at New England Baptist Hospital, and served as a clinical instructor in orthopedic surgery at Tufts University. A Massachusetts native, Dr. van der Ven earned his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his medical degree and MBA in healthcare management from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed several research projects at the Massachusetts General Hospital Bioengineering Laboratory in knee reconstruction, and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society. Dr. van der Ven completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital. During residency, he also served as a team physician for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools sport programs. His clinical interests include degenerative, congenital and inflammatory disorders of the hip and knee, with a focus on less invasive techniques, arthroplasty longevity and early rehabilitation. Dr. van der Ven has published articles in several peer-reviewed medical journals and has lectured nationally. He is currently a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Florida International University's Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
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Medicare HMO
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Ratings & Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 / 5
880 Ratings, 177 Reviews
4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
01/25/2026
Great experience
01/18/2026
Dr. Van der Ven is the ultimate professional. His explanation and suggestions going forward were very reassuring . Absolutely trust his judgement
01/12/2026
Good experience
01/11/2026
Dr. Van Der Ven gave excellent explanations of my condition, surgical remedy and post-operation recovery.
01/10/2026
Dr. Van de Ven is wonderful. Great surgeon. Very compassionate.
01/10/2026
Love Dr Van Der Ven
12/27/2025
Dr. Van Der Ven is an amazing professional. He truly cares about his patients, explains everything thoroughly, listens to them, and is not in a hurry.
12/27/2025
Dr. VdV is a lovely person and an excellent surgeon.
12/27/2025
Good
12/27/2025
Recomiendo al Dr y su equipo 100%
12/14/2025
All gpod
12/13/2025
Good
12/08/2025
Excellent
11/29/2025
Good
11/24/2025
Muy profesionales, muy amables, y respondieron a todas mis preguntas
11/24/2025
Dr. VanDerVern is great
11/18/2025
Dr VDV is a star!!
11/18/2025
Doctor was very detailed in his explanation.
11/17/2025
Excellent
11/15/2025
Dr. Van der Ven is amazing.
11/11/2025
I will definitely recommend this care facility
11/11/2025
Best!
11/08/2025
Excellent service
11/04/2025
Dr. Van der Ven is a real ace of a doctor, and he seems to have everything together
11/02/2025
Dr. Van der Ven is an exceptional orthopedist.
11/01/2025
Dr. Van Der Ven did such a good job on my surgery. He seemed to care. I am grateful for his gifted hands.
10/29/2025
Dr. Van der Ven took the time to review my records and clearly discuss my options. He answered all my questions and I appreciated his expertise and bedside manner.
10/25/2025
I'm always recommending doctor Van Der Ven his an excellent surgeon . God bless him
10/22/2025
Dr. Van der ven has treated me before and hasn't changed. He's great
10/21/2025
All good. A little rushed.
10/20/2025
Excellent Dr and assistants.
10/20/2025
I had a great visit with Dr. Van Der Ven
10/18/2025
Good experience
10/13/2025
Buena
10/13/2025
Excellent demeanor
10/13/2025
He is so good long wait for patient to be seen.
10/12/2025
Very good experiencia
10/11/2025
Good
10/09/2025
Very professional
10/07/2025
Dr. Van der Ven is extremely patient, knowledgeable, has the best understanding of patients and treats us with respect and listens patiently to what one has to say. He is absolutely The Best!!!
09/25/2025
Patient, clearly listening to me. Explained plan of treatment, options very well. A true gentleman
09/25/2025
Excellent
09/24/2025
Dr Vandervan is amazing, he is knowledgeable and caring. Presents Diagnosis in an understandable manner. He takes pride in his work and is truly professional in his presentation. The whole office is totally well oiled machine.
09/24/2025
Again, everyone was great.
09/23/2025
Good Experience
09/22/2025
I was attended by my surgeon Alexander Vander van, and he was very professional, a person who you feel takes care of you and is very attentive to what happens to you, I had an accident 5 days before the. Surgery And I called, He was busy with a patient and he told me to do through the personage attention the phone and then he called me for a follow-up, that is why he stated in his preoccupation of patient care, that is very laudable, I thank him infinitely. God bless Him and the whole staft
09/20/2025
Excellent doctor and staff
09/17/2025
Excellent
09/16/2025
Dr. Van der Ven was just outstanding
09/15/2025
Excellent
09/14/2025
My visit with Dr V was sort of short but he listened, answered questions and was very professional
09/13/2025
Very good
09/10/2025
Both Dr. Van Der Ven and his assistant were very interested in my case.
09/07/2025
Excellent
09/03/2025
Dr. Van Der Ven is the best.
09/01/2025
Dr Van Der Ven very special orthopedic doctor on how to take care. Of his patients thank you
08/26/2025
Recommend him 100 %!
08/25/2025
Good advice, Suggestions, explained everything
08/24/2025
Excellent
08/19/2025
Very good
08/18/2025
Without excellent professionals. 100% recommended
08/16/2025
He's the best
08/16/2025
Excellent Dr. Alexander Van der Ven. Excellent X-ray technician and excellent nurse as well as the front desk staff
08/13/2025
Van der Ven is excellent!
08/11/2025
I already have. My experience with Dr. Ven der Van (and two surgical procedures) has always been excellent.
08/04/2025
Exceptional
08/04/2025
I have been seen by many healthcare providers. Dr. Van der ven Was exceptional
07/22/2025
The care provider was very professional, informative and courteous
07/16/2025
Dr VAN DER VEN is a rock star. Could not be more pleased
07/15/2025
Both doctor and nurse were very careful, kind, focused, concerned about my understanding about the surgery that will soon be performed on me, the doctor answered very kindly to my questions and concerns, the truth is that everyone is very friendly, including the surgeon coordinator, the truth is that they make the patients feel confident to put our health in their hands. Thanks to the whole team
07/13/2025
Very good care
07/08/2025
Very satisfied with the care
07/07/2025
Dr Van der Ven was was wonderful, he listened to my concerns and gave me information to help. He prescribed medicine to help with my pain. He was kind snd understanding and sympathetic to my pain. He went over my x-ray thoroughly. I would highly recommend him.
07/05/2025
This office is the total package top down highly recommend
06/29/2025
Good experience
06/24/2025
Great experience
06/01/2025
One of many reasons I'm impressed with Doctor Van Der Van when he enters the room he makes certain you fully understand why you're there and what needs done and if for any reason you look, as if you do not understand, he starts from the beginning to make certain that you fully understand Which is very comforting to a patient in my experience, he has always had a great attitude and concern for the patient I am completely satisfied with Doctor Van Der Van thank you
05/28/2025
Dr Van Der Van is a true professional. Courteous, kind, excellent surgeon
05/26/2025
It was a very good experience. Everyone was very professional and nice
05/24/2025
Doctor van Der Ven was very compassionate and thorough and diagnosing and explaining treatment.
05/21/2025
Good
05/20/2025
Dr. Van der Ven is a fine surgeon and a kind and caring physician.
05/05/2025
He is the best!
05/04/2025
Excellent
05/04/2025
Dr. Van der Ven has always been excellent.
05/03/2025
Good
05/01/2025
I absolutely love Dr. Van der ven and his staffThey are all pleasant , caring and well informed.Thank you
04/27/2025
On the recommendation of other patients I came to this Dr and I recommend him 100%
04/26/2025
Dr. Van der Ven is caring as well as being an excellent surgeon.
04/26/2025
Dr. ALEXANDER VAN DER VEN WAS AWESOME!!!NOW I KNOW WHY HE WAS RECOMMENDED BY MANY I SPOKE TO.
04/22/2025
The Doctor was very explicit in his explanation about the surgery.
04/21/2025
I already recommended Dr. Alexander Van Der Ven to my family and friends. He is the best!
04/15/2025
A+
04/14/2025
Dr V and his medical staff are fantastic . We were on a long journey together through surgery & recovery for the past 6 months or more and they have gone above and beyond to help me.
04/08/2025
Medical excellence.
04/05/2025
Very good
04/03/2025
Good service
03/27/2025
Good
03/25/2025
Very impressed with the professionalism of everyone at Baptist health!
03/25/2025
There's no one like Dr Van der Ven, he's caring professional and just plain nice
03/25/2025
The dr & staff are outstanding!
03/25/2025
Good
03/25/2025
Experience very good
03/03/2025
Incredible Team !
02/26/2025
Dr. Van der Ven is always someone who listens carefully and communicates clearly. I feel like he really cares about my health and well-being.
02/25/2025
Good
02/24/2025
Good
02/23/2025
Love the doctor
02/09/2025
Excited for my surgery
02/04/2025
Doctor answered all questions capably and thouroughly.
02/03/2025
Dr Van der Ven is an outstanding doctor exhibiting confidence and competence.
01/26/2025
Dr was amazing
01/26/2025
Dr. Van Der Ven is skilled and dedicated. The care I received from him and his team was outstanding.
01/26/2025
I had no bad experiences with my provider. If I could give him A10 on the chartI would.
01/22/2025
Good
01/21/2025
Excellent
01/16/2025
Professional snd compassionate including office and Doctors Hospital.
01/13/2025
Dr Van der Ven is the best of the best, including his excellence as an orthopedic specialist & his courteous way of treating patients.
01/11/2025
Outstanding all the way around
01/11/2025
I have already recommended it and at least one person is in the process
12/25/2024
Dr. Vanderven was very specific in explaining the procedure of my hip operation and saw the improvement in my standing. He recommended that I stay in Rehab for another 6-8 visits to wean me away from the walker.
12/22/2024
Dr Van Der Ven is the best.
12/18/2024
Excellent doctor, highly recommended
12/12/2024
He is an excellent doctor and easy to speak with. He already did one hip replacement for me and I am here for the next. I would definitely recommend him.
12/09/2024
Excelente
12/02/2024
Good !
11/26/2024
Outstanding physician, very empathetic and understanding. Dr. Is patient and listened to my concerns.
11/26/2024
Very good
11/26/2024
100% I would recommend this group, Pretty awesome Dr. Van-der van called the night before my surgery, this is my 2nd Knee Replacement with him he's #1 in my book
11/24/2024
I will always recommend Dr.Vander Vin
11/18/2024
All good
11/13/2024
Alex is an amazing Doctor
11/12/2024
DrVanderven not only gave me terrific news ( surgery not necessary, despite what i'd been told) but explained why
11/11/2024
Dr. Van der Ven is an amazing Doctor/Surgeon in his field, I'm beyond confident in his care and advise with my knee and medical care.
11/10/2024
Dr Van der Ven was very helpful and I appreciate the time he took to explain my situation and his suggestions for going forward
11/10/2024
I was very pleased & satisfied with this appointment.
11/09/2024
I have recommended Dr. Van der Ven to several friends, some of which have become his patients.
11/06/2024
All the information he gave me very good
11/02/2024
My issues were thoroughly addressed with care and concern taking all the time needed to fully understand the treatment options. I would highly recommend Dr. Van der Ven and his staff.
10/30/2024
I came out with all the information needed to make the right decision
10/28/2024
Dr. Ven Der Ven was professional and calm- explained everything clearly. I felt very confident in his expertise.
10/28/2024
Great expoeriance
10/27/2024
Left having total confidence in Dr. V and his team
10/23/2024
Very good
10/21/2024
Good
10/16/2024
Good
10/15/2024
The attending physician addressed all my concerns.
10/07/2024
Absolutely - the best team of doctors, PA's, nurses,& clerical personnel
10/07/2024
My experience with Dr. Van Der Ven was excellent.
10/07/2024
During my visit to Baptist Health Dr. Alexander Van Der Ven , the Nursing Staff , Radiologist Staff and Clerical Staff was Excellent. I was extremely impressed with the quality of service provided to me .
10/07/2024
Definitely will do so!
10/05/2024
Excellent
10/01/2024
Dr. Van der Ven is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon but in the 9 years since I first met him his attitude has become increasingly more casual and noncommittal.
10/01/2024
Very good
08/26/2024
Excellent
08/26/2024
Dr. Van der Ven is outstanding. He is professional, skilled, polite and empathetic. I feel like he is genuinely concerned about my health.
07/20/2024
Best provider to recommend
07/20/2024
All my questions were answered and explanations were clear and concise. Concern for my problems was apparent.
07/14/2024
Good
07/13/2024
Excelente
07/07/2024
Dr. Van der Ven deserves my highest tecommendations!
07/07/2024
Best Doctor of the World. I love Dr Van der Van.
07/01/2024
Professional yet personal level of care and attention.
06/30/2024
My wife was with me on this visit and we both came out of my appointment with a similar feeling. That Dr. Van der Ven was very thorough with his overall evaluation of my situation and explaining to us how we should proceed. He wants me to continue with my physical therapy and come back for a follow up in 6 - 9 months. This is a very conservative approach and we like that.
06/25/2024
Good experience
06/23/2024
Already singing praises on Dr. Van der Ven
06/19/2024
Dr. Van Der Ven is the best Medical professional I've dealt with
06/18/2024
Dr Van der Ven was very understanding of my issues. I have never felt so understood by a physician in the past. Excellent!
06/17/2024
Good
06/16/2024
I feel that I am in good hands with Dr V V
06/16/2024
He Is the best
05/26/2024
Dr. Van der Ven is an excellent doctor that listens to you and communicates with his patients. I have recommended him on several occasions and will continue to do so.
05/20/2024
All information was given with much ease of understanding.
05/19/2024
Excellent care
05/19/2024
Dr. Van Der Ven was extremely patient and explained the procedure in detailed to a level that myself and my daughter could understand. He put our minds at ease. He listened to our concerns and was patient and thorough.
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4.9 / 5
