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Physician Profile Page for Malik Dancy, MD
Sports Medicine SurgeonAbout Dr. Dancy
Dr. Malik Dancy is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the treatment of complex hip, knee, and shoulder injuries with the use of advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques. He practices at HSS Florida at the West Palm Beach and Jupiter Medical Center locations.
Dr. Dancy cares for high-level athletes, recreational weekend warriors, and generally active individuals alike. His approach emphasizes clear communication, shared decision-making, and individualized treatment that considers each patient's goals, lifestyle and long-term joint health.
Dr. Dancy earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society for graduating top of his class. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the No. 1 world-ranked hospital Mayo Clinic Rochester (2021). Thereafter, he completed a sports medicine fellowship training at HSS, the nation's No. 1 ranked orthopedic hospital and musculoskeletal institute (2026).
During his training, Dr. Dancy served as medical staff for several professional, collegiate, and high school teams, including the Brooklyn Nets NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves NBA, Minnesota Lynx WNBA, Minnesota Twins MLB, St. Paul Saints Minor League baseball, St. John's University NCAA Division 1 basketball, and Austin Bruins NAHL hockey. These experiences shaped his understanding regarding the demands of athletic participation, and the importance of guiding patients through treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play on a sport-specific basis.
His clinical interests include hip impingement and labrum injuries, knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, cartilage restoration, shoulder instability and arthritis, and rotator cuff repair. He considers both nonsurgical and surgical options, with an emphasis on preserving the native joint when feasible.
Beyond his clinical interests, Dr. Dancy has a long-term dedication to mentorship, medical education, and community outreach. He has served on the national Board of Directors of the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society and has supported multiple students pursuing careers in medicine and orthopedics.
Through his practice, Dr. Dancy is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care to the patients of South Florida — helping them to recover from injury, restore function, and ultimately return to the activities that matter most to them.
Procedures
Knee
Cruciate ligament reconstruction(ACL, PCL)
Collateral ligament reconstruction (MCL, LCL, PLC)
Lateral extraarticular tenodesis (LET)
Meniscus repair, root repair, partial meniscectomy
Patellar tendon repair and reconstruction
Quadriceps tendon repair and reconstruction
Articular cartilage restoration and transplantation (autograft and allograft)
Chondroplasty
Osteotomy (tibial tubercle, high tibial, distal femoral)
Patellar dislocation and MPFL reconstruction
Lysis of adhesions(native and replaced knees)
Synovectomy
Loose body removal
Plica excision
Shoulder
Rotator cuff repair
Shoulder stabilization for dislocation (arthroscopic and open)
Shoulder labrum repair
Anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
Proximal biceps tenodesis and repair (arthroscopic and open)
Shoulder impingement decompression
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) treatment
Superior labrum anteriorposterior (SLAP) treatment
Distal clavicle excision (arthroscopic and open)
Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury and reconstruction
Pectoralis major repairs
Elbow
Distal biceps tendon repair
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) debridement and repair
Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) debridement and repair
Triceps tendon rupture
Hip
Hip arthroscopy (FAI, labral tear, cartilage injury)
Abductor repair
Trochanteric bursectomy
Proximal hamstring repair
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Credentials
Appointments
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery Florida – West Palm Beach
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery Florida – Jupiter Medical Center
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS)
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) — Board Eligible
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society, 2019–Present
UNC Medical Tuition Scholarship, 2016–2020
Duke University School of Medicine Clinical Scholar Recipient, 2019
UNC Kevin R. Stone MD '81 Scholarship Recipient, 2019
Wake Forest University School of Medicine Scholarship Clerkship Program Recipient, 2019
Carolina Medical Student Research Program Scholarship Recipient, 2017
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Dean's List, 2014
Harvey Beech Scholarship Recipient, 2012
Education
Medical School: University of North Carolina, 2020
Internship: Mayo Clinic Rochester, 2021
Residency: Mayo Clinic Rochester, 2025
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, 2026
State Licensure
Florida, New York
Languages
EnglishFor My Patients
Publications by Dr. Dancy
Selected Presentations
Dancy ME, Soth BT, Baker NR, Khorana A, Apple ZM, Ouedraogo I, Barnett I, Rodeo SA, Williams RJ III. Intermediate and Long-Term Clinical Outcomes Following Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Symptomatic Articular Cartilage and Osteochondral Lesions of the Knee. Presentation at the Eastern Orthopaedic Association Meeting in Miami, FL, October 14–17, 2026.
Dancy ME, Soth B, Finocchiaro A, Gulotta L, Brusalis C, Fu M, Dines D, Ode G. Age-Related Differences After Traumatic Shoulder Instability: Concomitant Injury Patterns, Treatment and Outcomes in Patients Age 50+ vs 18–40 Years. Presentation at the International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in Vancouver, Canada, September 22–25, 2026.
Dancy ME, Uvodich M, Baker H, Capitano A, Raghuram A, Nawabi D, Ranawat A, Coleman S, Kelly B, Buza S. The Effect of Femoroplasty Resection Depth on Clinical Outcomes in Borderline Dysplastic Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy. Presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Meeting in Seattle, WA, April 29– May 2, 2026.
Dancy ME, Oeding JF, Fearington FW, Pruneski JA, Pareek A, Hevesi M, Hangody L, Camp CL, Krych AJ. Autologous Osteochondral Transfer of the Knee Demonstrates Continued High Rates of Return to Sport and Low Rates of Conversion to Arthroplasty at Long-Term Follow-Up: A Systematic Review at Mean Follow-Up of 15 Years. Presentation at the International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society Annual Meeting in Sitges, Spain, September 9– 12, 2023.
Davis M, Dancy ME, Okoroha KR. Hardware Removal Following Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy—Incidence, Associated Factors and Outcomes. Presentation at the National Medical Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, July 29–August 2, 2023.
Dancy ME, Lu Y, Alder KD, Marigi EM, Mickley JP, Dancy ME, Hevesi M, Levy BA, Krych AJ, Okoroha KR. Identifying Racial Disparities in Utilization and Outcomes of Ambulatory Hip Arthroscopy: Analysis of Temporal Trends and Causal Inference via Machine Learning. Presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, July 13–16, 2023.
Dancy ME, Tagliero AJ, Till SE, Saris DB, Levy BA, Krych AJ. Popliteomeniscal Fascicle Tears: Diagnosis and Surgical Outcomes of Repair for Hypermobile Lateral Meniscus. Presentation at the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting in Miramar Beach, FL, April 19–23, 2023.
Dancy ME, Marigi EM, Johnson Q, Barlow JD, Crowe M, Sperling J, Sanchez-Sotelo J, Schoch B. Shoulder Arthroplasty After Prior External Beam Radiation Therapy: A Matched Cohort Analysis. Presentation at the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting in Miramar Beach, FL, April 19–23, 2023.
Dancy ME, Marigi EM, Krych AJ, Werner B, Camp CL. The Impact of Biologic Augmentation on Revision Surgery Rates Following Meniscus Repair: A Matched Cohort Analysis of 3,420 Patients. Podium presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, NV, March 7–11, 2023.
Walker J, Marigi EM, Dancy ME, Okoroha KR, Kharrazi FD, Mehran N. Concussions in the Women's National Basketball Association: Analysis of Incidence, Return-to-Play Timing, and Player Performance from 1997 to 2020. Presentation at the National Medical Association Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, July 30–August 2, 2022.
Research
Dr. Dancy's research focuses on sports injury treatment, joint preservation, and postoperative clinical outcomes. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in prominent orthopedic journals, with research presented nationally and internationally, including at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and International Cartilage Research Society (ICRS).
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
As of , Dr. Dancy reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
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