Dr. Carl Basamania is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized expert. He graduated from George Washington Medical School. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, and a fellowship in reconstructive shoulder surgery with Dr. Charles A. Rockwood Jr. at the University of Texas in San Antonio.
Dr. Carl Basamania is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized expert. He graduated from George Washington Medical School. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, and a fellowship in reconstructive shoulder surgery with Dr. Charles A. Rockwood Jr. at the University of Texas in San Antonio.
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I like and trust him. He did right shoulder replacement and will trust him when I need another. He’s kind and caring.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very up-beat personality and seems very professionally confident. I have booked surgery for Jan 7th. Jeannie Butler
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very kind and explained issues well. I will go back.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
It’s gonna be a sad day when he retires.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Really nice experience. Great bedside manner and explains the science of the surgery in a way I can understand
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
He's the best!
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Wonderful, professional and caring surgeon! I highly recommend Dr. Basamania. He’s the best!
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very comforting doctor with a lot of knowledge.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
I’ve been a patient for over 14 years-he always listens to concerns, provides excellent treatment, and really understands and executes best strategies for high energy shoulder trauma. Staff and clinic well run delivering compassionate care.
Dr. Carl Basamania is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized expert in shoulder replacement surgery and the treatment of clavicle fractures. Dr. Basamania performed the first Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in the US in 2003 and continues to perform over 500 shoulder surgeries each year. He helped develop an innovative, minimally invasive technique for repairing both new and poorly healed clavicle fractures which significantly decreases complications and greatly improves patient outcomes. Dr. Basamania has been featured in the National Geographic special entitled “The Incredible Human Body” and has been a guest on CBS’s “The Doctors”.
Actively involved with clinical research, Dr. Basamania has contributed chapters to more than 17 orthopedic text books and has written over 30 peer reviewed articles. He is an editorial reviewer for The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and continues to lecture both nationally and internationally having lectured in over 25 countries. He is a senior design consultant for Depuy Synthes and holds multiple patents on various orthopedic devices and instruments.
Dr. Basamania is a world renowned expert in shoulder surgery. After graduating from George Washington Medical School, Dr. Basamania began his career in the US Military. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, and a fellowship in reconstructive shoulder surgery with Dr. Charles A. Rockwood Jr. at the University of Texas in San Antonio. After training, Dr. Basamania was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC where he was named Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and worked with the Army’s Delta Force as their designated orthopedic surgeon. In addition to multiple military decorations, he has been the only physician in the military to receive both the Surgeon General’s Physician Recognition Award and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Physician Recognition Award.
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I like and trust him. He did right shoulder replacement and will trust him when I need another. He’s kind and caring.
Very up-beat personality and seems very professionally confident. I have booked surgery for Jan 7th. Jeannie Butler
Very kind and explained issues well. I will go back.
It’s gonna be a sad day when he retires.
Really nice experience. Great bedside manner and explains the science of the surgery in a way I can understand
He's the best!
Wonderful, professional and caring surgeon! I highly recommend Dr. Basamania. He’s the best!
Very comforting doctor with a lot of knowledge.
I’ve been a patient for over 14 years-he always listens to concerns, provides excellent treatment, and really understands and executes best strategies for high energy shoulder trauma. Staff and clinic well run delivering compassionate care.
No one better!