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Best Sports Medicine specialists in North Carolina

Match with a top Sports Medicine specialist in North Carolina — priority appointment in days, not months.

Sports Medicine · North Carolina
Joseph Barker

Joseph Barker, MD

Orthopaedics

Raleigh, NC
David Jones

David Jones, MD

Orthopaedics

Louisburg, NC
Edwin Cadet

Edwin Cadet, M.D.

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of North Carolina

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC
Erik Johnson

Erik Johnson, MD

Orthopaedics

Gastonia, NC
Claude Moorman

Claude Moorman, MD

President, Musculoskeletal Institute; Edward N. Hanley, Jr. Endowed Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Charlotte, NC
Robert Boykin

Robert Boykin, M.D.

Medical Director, Shoulder and Sports Medicine Centers

Orthopaedics

Dunham, NC
Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes, MD

Orthopaedics

Gastonia, NC
David Dellaero

David Dellaero, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC
Patrick Connor

Patrick Connor, MD

Professor and Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center

Orthopaedics

Charlotte, NC
Robert Wyker

Robert Wyker, MD

Orthopaedics

Wilson, NC
Ronald Singer

Ronald Singer, MD

Orthopaedics

Huntersville, NC
Cristin Ferguson

Cristin Ferguson, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Health

Orthopaedics

Winston Salem, NC
Jonathan Chappell

Jonathan Chappell, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Raleigh, NC
Dale Rader

Dale Rader, MD

Orthopaedics

Statesville, NC
Thomas Bates

Thomas Bates, MD

Medical Director, Geriatric Fracture Program

Orthopaedics

Wilmington, NC
Matthew Boes

Matthew Boes, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Durham, NC
Ranjan Maitra

Ranjan Maitra, MD

Musculoskeletal Service Line Physician Lead

Orthopaedics

Gastonia, NC
Marcus Cook

Marcus Cook, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Charlotte, NC
Jesse West

Jesse West, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Marion, NC
George Callaway

George Callaway, MD

Orthopaedics

Raleigh, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon do?
A Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon is a Orthopaedics physician with focused training in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries related to sports and physical activity. After completing Orthopaedics residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general orthopaedic surgeon typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon treat?
A Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon commonly treats ACL and ligament injuries, meniscus tears, rotator cuff tears, tendinopathy, concussion management, and stress fractures. Many also see closely related conditions within Orthopaedics, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general orthopaedic surgeon.
When should I see a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon?
Consider seeing a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon when you have a sports- or activity-related injury that has not resolved with rest and conservative care, when a primary care clinician or general orthopaedic surgeon suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon different from a general orthopaedic surgeon?
Both are board-eligible orthopaedic surgeons, but a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries related to sports and physical activity. General orthopaedic surgeons treat a broad range of Orthopaedics concerns; Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeons concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with ACL and ligament injuries, meniscus tears, rotator cuff tears, tendinopathy, concussion management, and stress fractures.
How does Convene match me with a top Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon?
Convene Health evaluates orthopaedic surgeons on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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