Roy Cardoso, M.D., FACS, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in conditions of the hand and upper extremity at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. His clinical interests include treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow. Dr. Cardoso’s areas of expertise include complex fractures, elbow arthroscopy, and upper extremity reconstruction. He is particularly interested in sports-related injuries and has the privilege of caring for several professional, collegiate, and high school athletes. Dr. Cardoso is a clinical assistant professor of hand and upper extremity surgery at Florida International University, where he is core faculty for the hand surgery and primary care sports medicine fellowship programs. Moreover, he teaches Medical Students and Athletic Trainer residents. He lectures nationally and internationally on a variety of topics, including nerve, wrist, and elbow injuries. He is involved in both clinical and basic science research and has co-authored several medical articles and book chapters. In 2011, he was chosen as a Young Leader by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is passionate about helping the underserved and has participated in many overseas volunteer medical trips.
Note: Health plans that are currently contracted with Baptist Health are listed below. However, please check with our insurance provider to verify that Baptist Health is part of your provider network.
Aetna Commercial
Avmed Entrust
Care Plus
Cigna Commercial and Great West
Claritev - PHCS (a Multiplan Company)
Corvel (Worker's Comp)
Devoted Health
Dimension Health
Doctors HealthCare Plans
First Health Network
Florida Blue Commercial and Exchange (PCPs excluded from MyBlue)
Florida Blue Medicare HMO
Florida Blue Medicare PPO
HealthSpring
Humana Medicare
Medicare
Oscar Health Plan
Preferred Care Network (A UnitedHealthcare company – United MedicareMax)
Tricare Prime
Tricare Select
United HealthCare Commercial and NHP
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.
4.8 / 5
654 Ratings, 128 Reviews
4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
Provider showed concern
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
07/28/2026
Baptiste is great for arm hand n leg injuries
07/28/2026
He is a very cordial doctor and concerned about his patient
07/25/2026
When I explained that I spoke Spanish, they immediately sent me another assistant to prepare me for the doctor
07/01/2026
Good
06/26/2026
Dr Cordoso was great and explained everything to me.
06/23/2026
Very good
06/23/2026
Dr. Cardoso is outstanding shows he cares and he advised me of all my concerns and I was happy with his advice.
06/22/2026
That was something better than the Baptist. In relation to a treatment. I left just like I entered
06/15/2026
Very good experience
06/14/2026
Dr explained this was my last visit and to contact him of any future issues!
06/09/2026
Good
06/09/2026
They rock!
05/17/2026
Good experience
05/14/2026
Definitely will recommend others
05/12/2026
By far, the most professional, and helpful physician that I've been to ever.
05/12/2026
Very good
04/26/2026
Dr. Cardoso is an excellent doctor and really listens to me when we talk.
04/21/2026
The service is always excellent
04/12/2026
Fair
04/10/2026
Very good doctor
04/08/2026
Excellent attention and service, only that I was not told about options, or risks, only about benefits, that's why I put well
03/24/2026
Best experience very professionals, the doctor, the PA, the x ray technician everyone, high level of excellent care.
03/08/2026
Staff and doctor Cardoso are incredible
03/08/2026
I was very satisfied. The Dr is following up and exploring in depth what my problem may be.
03/01/2026
Good
02/20/2026
El m?dico me resolvi? todas mis preguntas y me hizo sentir c?modo con la atenci?n
02/10/2026
I do recommend it.
02/08/2026
Dr Cardoso is the best. Great Dr and great bedside manner
02/03/2026
Good
02/01/2026
Good experience
02/01/2026
Excellent service
02/01/2026
Dr Cardoso is outstanding! Answered all my concerns and explained everything I asked! I felt better after speaking to him!
01/18/2026
Dr. Cardoso was professional, caring and effective. He listened to my concerns and took action to resolve. I was positively impressed by his manners and attention to my concerns.
01/18/2026
Excellent manner. Professional, concerned, and very knowledgeable. Explained everything well. Did not feel rushed.
01/16/2026
Very professional and would for sure recommend
01/10/2026
Outstanding!
12/31/2025
The hand joint replacement procedure and Dr. Cardoso have exceeded my expectations.
12/29/2025
Dr. Cardoso is great! He listens and has excellent bedside manner.
12/19/2025
The doctor explained what the surgery was going to intale
12/13/2025
Grateful by the expertise, experience and professionalism of Dr Cardozo.
12/02/2025
Dr cardoso is THE BEST hand specialist in south florida. He fixed my wrist after some idiot surgeon at the cleveland clinic messed ot up after it was broken
12/02/2025
Not the best communicator, but seems like a good doctor
11/28/2025
Dr Cardozo was very helpful and advised me with solutions for my problem
11/18/2025
Good
11/16/2025
Great all around experience
11/09/2025
X rays were reviewed and a plan of care was outlined and agreed upon.
11/08/2025
Above expectations
11/07/2025
Todo muy bien
10/24/2025
Very good
10/03/2025
Yes, I would recommend the provider
10/01/2025
Yea I will. Excellent
09/09/2025
Dr. Cardosa makes me feel 100% positive regarding my treatment. I trust him implicitly.
09/08/2025
Very Good experience both on the phone and in person at my visit
08/31/2025
Excellent.
08/30/2025
100% I will recommend
08/24/2025
Discussed next steps for service!
08/24/2025
Dr Roy Cardoso is an excellent professional.
08/23/2025
I was attended by Dr. Roy Cardozo, an extremely simple doctor and knowing his work on the problem of my hand that is already remembered a lot.
08/22/2025
Everything went very well
08/19/2025
Yes I will recommend others
08/18/2025
Dr Cardozo and the staff I encountered were phenomenal
08/17/2025
Dr. Cardozo is an excellent surgeon with great bedside manner. I would recommend him to everyone.
08/13/2025
Dr. Cardoso surpassed his excellent reputation. He diagnosed my issue quickly and accurately. His treatment was very helpful as I am already feeling much better.
08/05/2025
Very good and informative.
08/03/2025
I am very satisfied with the treatment I have received from Dr. Cardozo and the professional team of the clinic
07/29/2025
Dr Cardoso was thorough with a charming manner. So glad I found him.
07/19/2025
Dr.Cardoso was very professional. The treatment he applied released me from horrible pain in my right hand's wrist. THANKS
07/19/2025
Everything went well
07/19/2025
Dr. Cardoso is very polite, great bed side manners; he is excellent. Will highly recommend him!
07/11/2025
Dr Cardoza was super, kind, friendly, explained with patient
07/09/2025
Dr. Cardoso explained my options for my broken finger and answered all my questions clearly.
07/06/2025
Besides the long waiting time everything else was great
07/06/2025
Good
07/05/2025
Very well attended and knowledgeable
07/01/2025
Dr. Cardoso explained to me very clear about the problem with my hand, he sent me another test to investigate a little be more. He showed real interest in my problem, I thank him.
06/28/2025
Love my doctor
06/27/2025
Buena
06/24/2025
Good
06/20/2025
I recommend it 100%
06/18/2025
Good
06/10/2025
Dr. Cordoso is extremely attentive to my issues and offered several options and above listen to me and my concerns.
05/30/2025
Excellent
05/24/2025
Dr Cardoso is a caring person
05/12/2025
I felt the Dr.was halfway listening to me. He was in a rush, after I waited for an hour to be seen. He decided on the course of treatment without including my concerns. This was not a good experience at all.
05/10/2025
Outstanding physician explained in detail the answers to all my questions. Highly recommend!
05/05/2025
Dr. Roy Cardos's expertise and exceptional care have made a real difference. Thank you for being an amazing doctor. "
05/05/2025
Excellent recommendation
05/04/2025
The doctor actually drew me a picture of what my problem was.
04/27/2025
Doctor seemed competent and professional.
04/23/2025
I was apprehensive about my surgery until I spoke to Dr Cordoso in person. He explained the procedure very well. I would recommend Dr Cordoso and Baptist to my friends.
04/20/2025
Dr and staff also helped with questions about my wife!
04/20/2025
Dr Cardoso is the Best. He is kind, smart and thorough. He has a great bedside manner.
04/20/2025
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Cardoso! He's so kind and patient. Gave me all options and talked me through the pros and cons. Let me make the choice. Surgery went beautifully!
04/20/2025
Thanks you
04/16/2025
Dr Cardoso and his staff are amazing
04/02/2025
I loved Dr. Cardoso, very down to earth, excellent service. He is the perfect example of the definition "good bedside manner.
04/01/2025
Good
03/29/2025
Dr. Cardoso is by far the best Dr. I did research Hand Surgeon's prior to my surgery. I was not happy with my original Dr. After doing research I knew I could trust him and scheduled the much needed surgery then and there. He has not disappointed me!
03/28/2025
Outstanding
03/25/2025
We were there for a second opinion with Dr. Cardoso. He was very professional, very informative, listened intently and provided feedback and recommendations. He was very thorough and we were extremely pleased with the care my son received.
02/15/2025
Knowledgeable, professional and good plan of care for me
02/10/2025
Dr. Cardoso was wonderful. He explained everything that was going to happen.
02/07/2025
Dr. Cardoso is an outstanding physician. I will definitely recommend him , Caring and thoughtful as well as patient.
01/28/2025
I recommend them with Los ojos cerrados, everything is very good
01/28/2025
He is very conservative which is great
01/23/2025
Excellence
01/20/2025
Great group
01/15/2025
Doctor Cardoso show concern and provided a clear explanation of my condition and the recommended treatment for me. He has excellent people skills and was easy to talk with. I highly recommend him.
01/14/2025
Everything was described and explained to me in layman's terms. So I was able to understand everything that was happening. And that may happen in the future.
01/03/2025
Very good care provided
12/26/2024
Excellent
12/20/2024
El Dr. He explained very well the problem that is bothering me
12/13/2024
The doctor found dislocated finger to be in good shape. Explained how to exercise it to be able to feel less pain
12/06/2024
The doctor took his time to examine my hand, explained everything and answered all my doubts
12/02/2024
Dr. Cardoso is amazing. He is a great doctor and cares about his patients.
12/01/2024
Excellent Care & professional
12/01/2024
Good
11/19/2024
All questions were answered.
11/14/2024
The care provider is very caring and patient. He always takes time to listen carefully and address all the patient's worries and concerns and provides suggestions and ways to alleviate pain and discomfort.
11/14/2024
Amazing
11/01/2024
Phenomenal care
10/29/2024
Everything is fine
10/28/2024
Good
10/27/2024
Dr Roy Cardoso took quick action to schedule surgery right away and explained the risk and best method of treatment to proceed with.
10/13/2024
Very good service. And Dr Cardozo one of the best..
10/13/2024
I will recommend this doctor and also the facility 100%
10/07/2024
Dr. Cardoso examined me thoroughly, reviewed nerve conduction studies performed by my neurologist and my confidence in his diagnosis and recommendations is very high.
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Note: Health plans that are currently contracted with Baptist Health are listed below. However, please check with our insurance provider to verify that Baptist Health is part of your provider network.
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