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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Explain procedure very clearly and what he thinks is best for the patient.
May-2025
Great Dr…very caring
Great team…Lydia and Kate the best!
Could ask to have a better team take care of me!
May-2025
Dr. Basamania is friendly and always answers my questions. I never feel rushed.
May-2025
Always a pleasure talking to him.
Apr-2025
He is the best, hS answers for almost anything. I am so lucky my to have e had him be my Shoulder surgeon for all these years
Apr-2025
Excellent
Apr-2025
Dr B is famous in his field and I am extremely grateful that he took me as a patient . One week out and I can feel a major difference already. Thanks Doc and to all your staff who are exceptional! Bob Wager
Apr-2025
Love this guy. Humble and honest. 1st surgery was a debacle with another 2 surgeons. Fortunately, Dr Basamania is fixing g me up.
Apr-2025
A joy to talk to. Very down to earth.
Apr-2025
Super helpful. Answered all my questions patiently. Excellent surgeon
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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Explain procedure very clearly and what he thinks is best for the patient.
Great Dr…very caring Great team…Lydia and Kate the best! Could ask to have a better team take care of me!
Dr. Basamania is friendly and always answers my questions. I never feel rushed.
Always a pleasure talking to him.
He is the best, hS answers for almost anything. I am so lucky my to have e had him be my Shoulder surgeon for all these years
Excellent
Dr B is famous in his field and I am extremely grateful that he took me as a patient . One week out and I can feel a major difference already. Thanks Doc and to all your staff who are exceptional! Bob Wager
Love this guy. Humble and honest. 1st surgery was a debacle with another 2 surgeons. Fortunately, Dr Basamania is fixing g me up.
A joy to talk to. Very down to earth.
Super helpful. Answered all my questions patiently. Excellent surgeon