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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Dr. Basamania explained what was going on with my shoulder and the treatment options. He answered all of my questions.
Talking with him was like talking to an old friend you had seen in a while. He made me feel confident and comfortable with the next step.
Very refreshing!!
(2 days ago)
Jun-2026
Great as always!! Had other shoulder replaced this past November and have full range of motion
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. Basamania is excellent. He orders only the tests that are necessary to diagnose the problem, and answers all my questions clearly and in an easy to understand manner. Provides clear, understandable options for treatments. Highly recommend!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
He listens, answers questions thoroughly, has an excellent knowledge base. And he’s a very positive and nice guy.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Prefect
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr Basamania is the very best of the best shoulder surgeons. He treated my osteoarthritic shoulders with hyaluranic injections for several years and he did a total shoulder replacement one week ago. I am incredulous at how relatively pain free and functional my shoulder is in just 7 days. I am not using my sling (except for protection in areas that is needed), and only used auxiliary pain medication to the catheterized pain ball on the second night. My shoulder is tender, but I am able to dress myself, cook & do light chores. It’s no wonder that Dr Basamania is rated 5/5. He’s the nicest guy, too.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Great job on my shoulder surgery.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. Basamania put my mind at total easea regarding a potential upcoming surgery. I have 100 percent confidence in his surgical skills and also his care for his patients.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very caring doctor. Down to earth, listens well, never rushes and has OCD about his surgeries and results which is something a patient wants to have in his surgeon.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
I always appreciate an appt with Dr Basamania. He takes the time to answer my questions often about my shoulder that has AVN that he did surgery on in 2013. He also provided his personal experience with elbow tendonitis which I learned was the cause of pain I experienced recently. I always feel relief because my concerns are addressed.
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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Dr. Basamania explained what was going on with my shoulder and the treatment options. He answered all of my questions. Talking with him was like talking to an old friend you had seen in a while. He made me feel confident and comfortable with the next step. Very refreshing!!
Great as always!! Had other shoulder replaced this past November and have full range of motion
Dr. Basamania is excellent. He orders only the tests that are necessary to diagnose the problem, and answers all my questions clearly and in an easy to understand manner. Provides clear, understandable options for treatments. Highly recommend!
He listens, answers questions thoroughly, has an excellent knowledge base. And he’s a very positive and nice guy.
Prefect
Dr Basamania is the very best of the best shoulder surgeons. He treated my osteoarthritic shoulders with hyaluranic injections for several years and he did a total shoulder replacement one week ago. I am incredulous at how relatively pain free and functional my shoulder is in just 7 days. I am not using my sling (except for protection in areas that is needed), and only used auxiliary pain medication to the catheterized pain ball on the second night. My shoulder is tender, but I am able to dress myself, cook & do light chores. It’s no wonder that Dr Basamania is rated 5/5. He’s the nicest guy, too.
Great job on my shoulder surgery.
Dr. Basamania put my mind at total easea regarding a potential upcoming surgery. I have 100 percent confidence in his surgical skills and also his care for his patients.
Very caring doctor. Down to earth, listens well, never rushes and has OCD about his surgeries and results which is something a patient wants to have in his surgeon.
I always appreciate an appt with Dr Basamania. He takes the time to answer my questions often about my shoulder that has AVN that he did surgery on in 2013. He also provided his personal experience with elbow tendonitis which I learned was the cause of pain I experienced recently. I always feel relief because my concerns are addressed.