The experienced professionals at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center have noticed an increase in injuries associated with the rising trend of pickleball. Specializing in delivering top-notch, patient-centered care for sports-related injuries, the practice's doctors have shared tips to prevent injuries and help pickleball players of all levels maximize their time and enjoyment on the court.
Christopher A. Prato, MD
Specialties: Ankle, Elbow, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Dr. Christopher Prato is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in ankle, elbow, hip, joint replacement, knee, shoulder, and sports medicine care. He began practicing at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in 2008.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he received his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Thereafter, Dr. Prato completed his internship at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Following his internship, Dr. Prato completed his residency in orthopaedics at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Dr. Prato is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
When Dr. Prato is not seeing patients, he enjoys boating, exercising, golf, tennis, and spending time with his kids.
Charlotte Magazine recognized Dr. Prato as a Top Orthopaedic Surgeon in 2023.
About
Undergraduate
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Summa Cum Laude, WI, 1993
Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 1997
Internship
St. Luke’s Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, 1997-1999
Residency, Orthopaedics
UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill, NC, 1999-2002
Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Southern Orthopaedic Association
North Carolina Orthopaedic Association
Honors
Phi Beta Kappa Undergraduate Honor Society
Team Affiliations
Hunter Huss High School
Medical Interests
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Hip Arthroscopy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Elbow Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy
Joint Replacement Surgery
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder Labrum Repair
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
ACL Reconstruction
Viscosupplementation
Cortisone Injections
Contact Information
2345 Court Drive
Gastonia, NC 28054
United States
- Phone:704-865-0077
- Fax:704-867-6401
News
Patient Reviews
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