Best Orthopedics In Charlotte Near Me

4worldlovers: OrthoCarolina’s nationally-recognized Shoulder & Elbow Center provides an unparalleled level of care for patients suffering from diseases and injuries to the shoulder and elbow. Here you will find a center where patients are treated by highly-experienced physicians, physical therapists, and nursing staff. In addition, our center features a team comprised of seven board-certified Charlotte orthopedic surgeons who have:


Received surgical and fellowship training from some of the most prestigious orthopedic centers in the world

Authored more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and more than 25 book chapters related to shoulder and elbow surgery

Performed more than 1,200 arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs and 600 shoulder replacements each year

Spoken at national and international meetings on shoulder and elbow surgery

Served as the official team physicians for the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Knights, UNC Charlotte, Davidson College, Joe-Gibbs Racing, and most Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools

Not only will you receive treatment from some of the top orthopedic surgeons in the world, but we specialize in:

Our team of physicians is on the cutting edge of arthroscopic techniques to treat shoulder and elbow conditions. Their advanced training and surgical experience provide them with the ability to perform many complex procedures in a minimally invasive fashion. For example, rotator cuff repair surgery is routinely performed in a minimally invasive fashion at the Shoulder and Elbow Center. In 2010, over 1,100 arthroscopic (minimally invasive) rotator cuff repairs were performed at the Shoulder and Elbow Center in Charlotte, NC. These surgical techniques allow our patients to experience less pain, recover faster, and have a better long-term outcome. Other innovative techniques such as elbow scope procedures are routinely performed and can be used to treat elbow disorders such as arthritis, tennis elbow, and cartilage injuries.

Our Physical Therapy team is comprised of a well-trained professional staff that has extensive knowledge in the treatment of the shoulder and elbow. After a thorough evaluation, we will work closely with you to customize a treatment plan designed to meet your needs. Our facility is conveniently located within the Shoulder and Elbow center which allows us to be in constant communication with your physician. You will enjoy a therapy experience focused on providing you with the highest level of clinical expertise and personalized care. Whether you have sustained a sports or work-related injury or have undergone surgery, our staff utilizes the most progressive treatment options and techniques. Our goal is to help you get back to the activities that you love.

OrthoCarolina is committed to research and education. The Shoulder & Elbow Center has been at the forefront of this mission since its inception. The physicians actively participate in the education of medical students, orthopedic residents, and fellows. The Shoulder & Elbow Center has produced countless scientific articles, book chapters, and ongoing research studies. Weekly conferences are held with the OrthoCarolina Research Institute to maintain a high standard of clinical research. Ultimately, the goal of our research and continuing education is to optimize the care of our patients.

4worldlovers: The Charlotte Shoulder Institute offers complete care of shoulder problems affecting people from Charlotte and beyond. Work related trauma, recreational and professional athletic injuries, as well as painful degenerative shoulder problems that inevitably come with age fall within the broad spectrum of disorders that our physicians treat.

The board certified orthopedic surgeons of the Charlotte Shoulder Institute and Novant Health Orthopedic and Sports Medicine are based out of Charlotte Orthopaedic Hospital in Charlotte, NC and Matthews, NC. This facility is nationally recognized and is one of the few facilities in the world focused specifically on orthopaedic injuries.

We offer particular expertise in minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopy, instability management, rotator cuff repair, fracture care, arthritis and joint replacement, and complex shoulder issues related to failed prior procedures.

James R. Romanowski, M.D. has trained with many of the world’s leading shoulder and sports surgeons. He has taught at Harvard Medical School and given presentations around the world. Dr. Romanowski has experience working with professional athletes from the NBA Charlotte Hornets, 2019 US Women’s Soccer World Cup Champions, MLS Soccer, Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers and NHL Stanley Cup Pittsburgh Penguins, USL Charlotte Independence, as well as NCAA Division I athletes. He was selected to provide orthopedic care to the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, NC. He also provided orthopedic coverage for the 2019 ACC Basketball Tournament won by the Duke University Blue Devils. With an extensive sports medicine background, he has served as an assistant team physician for NFL, NBA, and NHL franchises. He is currently a team physician with the Charlotte Hornets and head orthopedist for the Charlotte Independence professional soccer team. As one of the few surgeons in the United States to have fellowship training in both Shoulder/Elbow Surgery and complex knee reconstruction, he offers expertise for both adolescents and adults with upper and lower extremity conditions. More recently, he was awarded a 2020 "TOP DOC" designation by Charlotte Magazine for the seventh year in a row.


Marcus Cook, M.D. is a fellowship trained sports medicine specialist. He is the head team physician for the NBA Charlotte Hornets and has extensive experience working with athletes at every level as well as ‘weekend-warriors.’ With over 10 year of NBA experience, he was also selected to provide orthopedic care to the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, NC. He provided orthopedic coverage for the 2019 ACC Basketball Tournament won by the Duke University Blue Devils. He has a passion for sports and was himself a collegiate swimmer and is an avid golfer.