Orthopaedics
Christopher Klifto, M.D.
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Durham, NC
Christopher S. Klifto, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery, with a primary focus on shoulder and elbow conditions. He treats a wide range of pathologies including shoulder and elbow arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, fractures (shoulder, clavicle, humeral shaft, elbow), tendon injuries such as biceps and triceps tears, and nerve compression disorders like cubital tunnel syndrome and carpal t
15+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
- Hand Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School — M.D., 2011
- NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases — Orthopaedic Residency, 2016
- NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases — Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, 2017
- Carnegie Mellon University — B.S., Chemical and Biomechanical Engineering
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Hand & Upper Extremity
Conditions & Treatments
Hand & Upper ExtremityCarpal Tunnel & Nerve CompressionWrist & Hand FracturesTendon & Soft Tissue RepairElbow Disorders
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke Regional Hospital
- Duke University Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
15+ years in practice