About Us

  • Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists is the Unifour's premier orthopaedic provider, consisting of 14 board certified orthopaedic surgeons and 4 pain management physicians. We serve our patients in seven convenient locations: Boone, Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton, Newton, Taylorsville and Valdese.

    Our doctors are experienced in all facets of orthopaedic care, including sports medicine, joint care and replacement, spine, hand, upper extremity, foot and ankle care, as well as disease management. We offer a complete range of services in orthopaedic medicine including diagnostics, treatment, rehabilitation and pain management. Whether you suffer from a spine, hip, knee, shoulder, ankle or foot condition, we are here to help.

    Our specialties include:

  • Hand and upper extremity surgery
  • Foot and ankle surgery
  • Spine surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Joint reconstruction
  • Total joint replacement

    We also offer general orthopaedics along with fracture and trauma care. Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists has an on-site diagnostic facility, which allows us to provide X-Ray, MRIs, and NCV/EMG (electro-diagnostic testing). In addition, our bone density program provides complete management of osteoporosis.

    Call Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists today to schedule your appointment with one of our orthopaedic specialists!