Theresa Pazionis, MD

Juan Pretell, M.D., is a musculoskeletal oncology surgeon and the chief of musculoskeletal oncology surgery at Miami Cancer Institute. Dr. Pretell specializes in benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors and skin cancers affecting the musculoskeletal system. He is fluent in English and Spanish.Prior to joining Miami Cancer Institute in 2022, Dr. Pretell worked at University of Miami where he was an Associate Professor of Orthopedic and Faculty of the Orthopedic Surgery residency program and Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship. He also was the director of clinical research in the Division of Musculoskeletal Oncology Surgery.Dr. Pretell’s research has been published in high-impact national and international orthopedic and oncology journals. He has been a speaker in national and international meetings, and faculty for international Musculoskeletal Oncology courses. He is an active member of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and fellow of the AAOS. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.Dr. Pretell’s approach to patient care is to view patients and their families as his own family members. He is honest and open about the diagnosis and the treatment options available with the most current, evidence-based medicine. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Pretell enjoys going to arcades, cooking classes and entertainment activities with his oldest stepson and his triplets, watching movies with his oldest daughter, traveling and taking beach walks with his wife. He is also an avid World Cup soccer fan.

Giovanni Paraliticci, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in oncology, adult hip and knee replacements, and sarcoma and connective tissue surgical oncology for Baptist Health Orthopedic Care and Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Committed to improving the lives of people battling cancer, Dr. Paraliticci provides surgical care for a range of oncology-related concerns. He surgically treats musculoskeletal tumors, including benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors along with metastatic lesions. He also treats fractures, arthritis, avascular necrosis (bone tissue death) and osteoporosis (weak bones). Using advanced technology such as robotic surgery and 3D prosthetic modeling, he performs total and partial knee and hip replacements. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Paraliticci finished his first fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at University of Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital before completing his adult hip and knee reconstruction fellowship at Baptist Health. After earning his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Dr. Paraliticci completed both his general surgery residency and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Puerto Rico. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Paraliticci is a faculty member for Baptist Health Orthopedic Care’s Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship program. He enjoys giving back to his community by educating the next generation of orthopedic fellows. After deciding in sixth grade that he wanted to be a surgeon, Dr. Paraliticci dedicated his life to helping people. Believing that a little positivity goes a long way, he begins every appointment with a smile. Dr. Paraliticci sees his patients as an integral part of the Baptist Health family and stays by their side through every step of their journey. He takes the time to discuss all aspects of treatment with his patients before reaching a shared decision about their care. Committed to improving both functionality and quality of life for his patients, Dr. Paraliticci and his team tailor treatment plans to fit each individual’s unique needs. His hope for his patients is that they feel loved and special, and they can enjoy life with the people who mean the most to them. Outside of work, Dr. Paraliticci enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children.