Dr. Robert Donnelly, MD

Dr. Robert Donnelly, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Mayo Clinic–trained clinician who completed his residency at the renowned Mayo Clinic in 1998 and joined Full Circle Orthopedics’ surgical staff more than eight years ago. He brings a patient-first, family-based orthopedic care approach that combines state-of-the-art surgery with clear patient education and a focus on excellent clinical outcomes. Known for his steady surgical skill and compassionate bedside manner, Dr. Donnelly emphasizes joint-preserving techniques, minimally invasive arthroscopy, and joint resurfacing (replacement) to help patients return to an active life. His reputation for reliability and measurable results makes him a trusted orthopedic specialist in the Tampa Bay area.

Dr. Donnelly provides expert care in areas including: 

• Auto Accident, Personal Injury, and Sports Injury 
• Stem Cell Therapy, PRP Therapy, and HA Injections
• Anterior Hip Replacement
• Laminectomy
• Total …Shoulder, Knee, and Hip Replacement
• Shoulder, Hip, Spine, and Knee Surgery
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Arthroscopy

At Full Circle Orthopedics—serving the Bay Area for over 35 years with convenient locations in Clearwater and Palm Harbor—Dr. Donnelly treats a broad spectrum of spine, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, and hand problems and manages both acute injuries and chronic orthopedic disorders. He works closely with multiple Pinellas-area hospitals to coordinate fracture care, perioperative planning, and rehabilitation, and his practice accepts PPO, HMO, and Medicare to make care accessible. Patients choose Dr. Donnelly for his blend of expertise, cutting-edge techniques like joint resurfacing and arthroscopy, and a “full-circle” commitment to long-term function and quality of life.