Biographical summary
Paul A. Rizk, M.D., is a Senior Associate Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic Florida, specializing in Orthopedic Oncology and Adult Reconstruction. His clinical focus includes surgical management of bone and soft tissue tumors, metastatic bone disease, and complex hip and knee arthroplasty. He performs direct anterior total hip arthroplasty, limb-sparing tumor resections, and complex revision procedures.
Dr. Rizk earned undergraduate degrees in Chemical Engineering and Physics from Lamar University and his M.D. from UT Southwestern. He completed orthopedic residency at the University of Florida, followed by fellowships in Orthopedic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Adult Reconstruction at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
He is dedicated to advancing orthopedic oncology and arthroplasty through innovation, education, and research. He mentors residents and fellows, with academic interests in machine learning, oncologic reconstruction, and outcomes in revision arthroplasty.
Dr. Rizk has authored peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in his fields of expertise. He is a member of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, AOA, AAOS, and AAHKS.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Complex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgery
- Hip replacement revision
- Knee replacement revision
- Pelvic tumor surgery
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Tumor resection
Interests
- Sarcoma Surgery
- Orthopaedic Oncology
- Total Joint Reconstruction
- Complex Revision Reconstruction
- Metastatic Bone Disease
- Machine Learning
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2025
Fellowship - Adult Reconstruction and ArthroplastyBrigham and Women's Hospital
- 2024
Fellowship - Orthopaedic Oncology Massachusetts General Hospital
- 2023
Residency - Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of Florida
- 2018
MDUniversity of Texas, Southwestern Medical School
- 2014
BS - PhysicsLamar University
- 2014
BSE - Chemical EngineeringLamar University
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2023
Outstanding Resident Instructor AwardUniversity of Florida
- 2023
Resident Research AwardUniversity of Florida
- 2022
Resident Leadership Forum Section American Osteopathic Association
- 2022
Resident AwardLEAD Resident Award
- 2014
Mirabeau Scholar, University Honors ProgramLamar University
- 2012
Engineering HonorTau Beta Pi Honor Society
Professional memberships
- 2017 - present
MemberGold Humanism Honor Society
- 2016 - 2017
MentorStudent Mentorship Program, Gold Humanism Honor Society
- 2014 - 2018
Co-PresidentClass of 2018, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Publications