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.
Jason P. Zlotnicki, MD
Specialties: Fracture Care, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, Sports Medicine
Dr. Jason Zlotnicki is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in adult reconstruction and joint replacement of the hip and knee. He began practicing at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in 2021.
After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania with his bachelor’s degree, Dr. Zlotnicki earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in Rochester, New York. He then moved back to Pittsburgh to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Following his residency, Dr. Zlotnicki committed to an additional year of training in an adult reconstruction and joint replacement fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Zlotnicki enjoys spending time with his wife and family, running, playing golf, and reading.
About
Undergraduate
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 2010
Medical School
University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY, 2014
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 2014-2020
Fellowship, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 2020-2021
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Medical Interests
Arthritis
Total Hip & Knee Replacement
Computer-Assisted, Robotic-Assisted & Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
Fracture Care
Hip & Knee Injuries
Sports Injuries
Joint Pain
Revision Hip & Knee Replacement
Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing & Partial Knee Replacement
Orthopaedic Trauma
Therapeutic Joint Injections
Contact Information
2345 Court Drive
Gastonia, NC 28054
United States
- Phone:704-865-0077
- Fax:704-867-6401
News
Patient Reviews
- “Dr. Zlotnicki is very concerned about my condition. I have complete confidence that the problem will be resolved in a timely manner.”– Roselind M.Patient Rating:
