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Cleveland Clinic announced that Joseph P. Iannotti, MD, PhD, Chief Research and Academic Officer for the Florida market, will be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Tampa, FL.
A Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, Dr. Iannotti holds 89 U.S. patents. He is recognized for his groundbreaking innovations in shoulder repair techniques and pre-operative planning software.
“Cleveland Clinic is made up of exceptional caregivers, and Dr. Iannotti’s induction into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is a recognition he richly deserves,” says Conor P. Delaney, MD, MCh, President, Cleveland Clinic Florida Market. “He is a rare surgeon-scientist whose innovations have led to tools that truly change the lives of patients, and his vision continues to shape the future of shoulder surgery.”
A global leader in shoulder surgery and innovation, Dr. Iannotti pioneered 3D CT-based surgical planning and patient-specific instrumentation – technologies now widely used to enhance precision and outcomes in shoulder replacement – and has made contributions to modern implant design.
“It’s deeply meaningful to see innovations in shoulder surgery recognized in this way, especially when they contribute to faster recovery, improved outcomes, and a better overall experience for patients,” says Dr. Iannotti. “This honor is shared with the incredible teams across Cleveland Clinic, whose collaboration continues to drive progress.”
In addition to serving as Chief Research and Academic Officer, Dr. Iannotti is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. He has received Cleveland Clinic’s Sones Innovation Award and Lifetime Achievement Award for Innovation, and is an Active Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He previously led Cleveland Clinic’s Orthopaedic & Rheumatologic Institute, where he advanced programs that bridged engineering, research and innovation.
Dr. Iannotti will be formally inducted at the Annual Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Tampa Marriott Water Street.
About Cleveland Clinic in Florida
Cleveland Clinic in Florida is a nonprofit, multi-specialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic’s Florida market includes Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, and numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. The Florida market is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex conditions that are difficult to diagnose. For more information about Cleveland Clinic in Florida, visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org.
