Lantern (formerly SurgeryPlus) Hip & Knee Replacement, Palm Beach County
Lantern (formerly SurgeryPlus) Participating Surgeon for Hip & Knee Replacement
Dr. Robert J. Avino is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and a participating surgeon in the Lantern surgical network (formerly SurgeryPlus) for evaluation and treatment of hip arthritis, knee arthritis, and degenerative joint disease, including robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement using Mako technology.
Lantern Participating Surgeon
1,400+ Robotic Procedures
Board Certified & Fellowship Trained
Lantern Surgical Benefit for Joint Replacement
Lantern (formerly SurgeryPlus) is a surgical benefit offered by many employers as part of their health plan. Members who need a planned, non-emergency procedure such as hip or knee replacement can use the program to be matched with a participating surgeon. Dr. Avino is a participating Lantern surgeon in Palm Beach County.
An Employer-Sponsored Benefit
Lantern is not a separate insurance plan. It is a benefit provided through your employer alongside your primary medical coverage. If your benefits guide or HR department mentions Lantern or SurgeryPlus, you may be eligible to use the program for joint replacement.
Formerly Known as SurgeryPlus
SurgeryPlus rebranded as Lantern. If your employer materials still say SurgeryPlus, it is the same program and the same surgical network. Dr. Avino participates under either name.
Verify Your Eligibility
Eligibility, out-of-pocket costs, and travel support vary by employer plan. Call your Lantern Care Advocate at (855) 200-2099 to confirm your benefit, or call our office and we can help you get started.
Program details vary depending on the employer plan. Our office can help you coordinate with Lantern when scheduling.
When Lantern May Apply to Joint Replacement
Lantern is designed for planned, non-emergency surgery. Many members use the program when hip or knee arthritis has progressed and conservative treatment has not provided enough relief, including the following situations.
Persistent hip or knee joint pain
Reduced range of motion or mobility
Advanced cartilage loss or bone-on-bone degeneration
Conservative treatment without sufficient relief
Limitations in daily activity or exercise
What to Expect at Your Consultation
During your first visit, Dr. Avino evaluates your joint through a review of your symptoms and medical history, physical examination, X-ray imaging, and discussion of prior treatments.
This evaluation helps determine whether surgical or non-surgical treatment may be appropriate, and provides the documentation Lantern typically requests when coordinating your procedure.
Robotic Joint Replacement Through Lantern
Dr. Avino performs robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement using Mako technology. Robotic assistance is his standard approach and is part of the surgical planning process for every patient. Whether any portion of your procedure carries a member cost depends on your employer’s Lantern plan design. Your Care Advocate can confirm your specific benefit before surgery.
Robotic Knee Replacement
For advanced knee arthritis. Mako technology supports personalized planning using a 3D model of the knee joint prior to surgery.
Robotic Hip Replacement
For advanced hip arthritis. Direct anterior approach with Mako robotic technology, and many patients go home the same day.
1,400+ Robotic Procedures
Dr. Avino has performed over 1,400 robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements using Mako technology, the kind of high-volume experience many Lantern members consider when choosing a surgeon.
Why Lantern Members Choose Dr. Avino
Lantern members considering hip or knee replacement often look for a surgeon with focused training, high surgical volume, and experience with modern robotic technology.
1,400+ Robotic Joint Replacements
High-volume experience performing robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements, the kind of surgical volume Lantern members often seek when choosing their surgeon.
Board-Certified & Fellowship-Trained
Residency at the University of Chicago and fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction at Cleveland Clinic.
Focused on Joint Replacement
A practice dedicated to hip and knee replacement, not general orthopedics, so every patient benefits from focused surgical experience.
Lantern and SurgeryPlus: Common Questions
Is Lantern the same as SurgeryPlus?
Yes. SurgeryPlus rebranded as Lantern. The surgical benefit program and its network of participating surgeons continue under the Lantern name. Dr. Avino participates in the program under either name.
How do I use my Lantern benefit to see Dr. Avino?
Start by calling your Lantern Care Advocate at (855) 200-2099 and letting them know you are interested in Dr. Robert J. Avino for hip or knee replacement. Your Care Advocate explains your benefit and helps coordinate scheduling and medical records. You can also call our office at (561) 694-7776 and ask for Dr. Avino, and our team can help you begin the process.
Does Lantern cover robotic joint replacement?
Lantern coordinates planned surgical procedures, including hip and knee replacement, based on your employer’s plan design. Robotic-assisted surgery with Mako technology is Dr. Avino’s standard approach for these procedures. Your Care Advocate can confirm how your specific plan applies before surgery.
What does joint replacement cost through Lantern?
Member cost varies by employer plan. Depending on the plan, many Lantern members may have reduced out-of-pocket costs for surgery, and some plans include travel support. Lantern can walk you through the details for your plan.
Can I use Lantern if I have not seen Dr. Avino yet?
Yes. Many patients begin with a consultation to review imaging, discuss options, and determine whether joint replacement may be appropriate. You can request a consultation online or call (561) 694-7776 and ask for Dr. Avino. Let our team know you have Lantern or SurgeryPlus benefits so we can coordinate with your Care Advocate.
Schedule a Consultation as a Lantern Member
If your employer offers Lantern (formerly SurgeryPlus) and hip or knee arthritis is affecting your mobility, a consultation with Dr. Avino can help determine whether joint replacement may be appropriate. Our office can help coordinate with your Lantern Care Advocate when scheduling.