I am an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in upper extremity conditions. My focus is on treating orthopaedic issues related to the shoulder and elbow, including arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, fractures, tendon injuries, and cubital tunnel syndrome. I offer both conservative and surgical treatment options, collaborating with each patient to determine the best plan of care based on their individual goals. My expertise includes various shoulder surgeries such as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, anatomic shoulder arthroplasty, and shoulder hemiarthroplasty, as well as procedures like rotator cuff repair, shoulder labral reconstruction, and shoulder arthroscopy. Additionally, I address upper extremity fractures, including those of the shoulder, clavicle, humeral shaft, and elbow. My personal experience with injuries has shaped my approach, allowing me to empathize with patients and treat them with compassion and respect. I am actively involved in research, with a specific focus on the shoulder. The collaborative research environment at Duke Health is unparalleled, and I find great satisfaction in helping patients regain their desired level of activity. Dr. Klifto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Tenotomy, and Osteotomy.

Annunziato Amendola is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Amendola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis of the Heel, Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Amendola is currently accepting new patients.

Kristopher Karvelas is a Physiatrist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Karvelas has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Sciatica, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Karvelas is currently accepting new patients.

I am part of Dr. Louis Almekinders' care team, primarily focusing on patients with knee or shoulder pain/injuries. Ms. Graf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

David Berkoff is an Orthopedics specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Berkoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenotomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Berkoff is currently accepting new patients.

Sasha Knowlton is a Physiatrist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Knowlton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Lymphedema, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Dr. Knowlton is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Seifert is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Seifert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Baker Cyst. Dr. Seifert is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Classen is an Orthopedics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Classen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Classen is currently accepting new patients.

Levonne Powell-Tillman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Powell-Tillman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome. Dr. Powell-Tillman is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Berkowitz is a Sports Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Berkowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Frozen Shoulder. Dr. Berkowitz is currently accepting new patients.

Alison Toth is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Toth has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenotomy, and Endoscopy.

I am a shoulder, knee, hip, and sports medicine surgeon at Duke Health and am heavily involved in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and the prevention of sports injuries. I cultivated these interests during my time in the military. My areas of interest and expertise are in shoulder and knee injuries in athletes and techniques and treatments to return these patients back to high levels of function or sport. I treat conditions, such as shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder arthritis with a joint replacement.  My knee expertise is in ligament, cartilage, and meniscus injuries. I am involved in research, technique, and product development for each of these conditions to better help my patients. Dr. Dickens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Sports and physical activity have been important parts of my life since I was young. I grew up running, biking, and hiking with my friends and family at the foot of the Appalachian mountains. I believe that movement and physical activity are vital for overall well-being and I see sports medicine as a tool to keep and/or get people moving again. I enjoy working with people of all ages and levels of mobility to reach their goals, whether it be to have less pain playing with grandkids or to conquer an ultramarathon. I have a strong interest in female athletes, the menstrual cycle, bone health, iron deficiency, running medicine, and pregnant and postpartum athletes. I also have additional training in lifestyle medicine. I can be found cheering on the Blue Devils, running the local trails, or biking to work with my three daughters. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tenosynovitis.

Scott Buckel is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Buckel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Buckel is currently accepting new patients.

David Dellaero is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Dellaero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Frozen Shoulder. Dr. Dellaero is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Hudgens is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hudgens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hudgens is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Wilson is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Marushack is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Marushack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Marushack is currently accepting new patients.

I am a sports medicine surgeon specializing in injuries of the knee, shoulder, and elbow with a focus in pediatric and adolescent sports medicine. As a North Carolina native and former Duke student athlete, I am motivated to treat patients of all ages and skill levels with a team-based approach to care. My mission is to understand each patient’s individual goals and personalize a treatment plan that fits their life and lifestyle. I perform complex knee surgery, including ACL and meniscus surgery, patellar stabilizations, osteotomies, multi-ligament knee injuries, and cartilage preservation and restoration. I also do complex shoulder surgery, including shoulder stabilization, rotator cuff surgery, and superior capsular reconstruction. For pediatric patients, I have spent additional time training at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, gaining additional education for how to approach injuries specific to children, including growth plate sparing techniques and osteochondral defects. I can’t wait to help you get back to what you love. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. Her top areas of expertise are Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, Tendinitis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

Christopher Cole is a Physician Assistant in Morrisville, North Carolina. Mr. Cole has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.