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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He’s exceptional
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
He is simply the best. He really listens and is skilled and experienced beyond measure.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Csring. and competent..
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very patient-oriented and generous with knowledge and options.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Basamania is phenomenal. I highly recommend anyone that may need a shoulder replacement to seek out his expertise. I absolutely without reservation wholeheartedly recommend Dr Basamania as he has tremendously corrected my dysfunctional shoulder after a previous shoulder replacement. surgery.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
5 star in all categories!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
I so appreciate a surgeon who doesn’t immediately go for the most invasive treatment option! Thank you!
Dinah
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent visit. Feel well informed and understand next step.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
One of the best Dr.you can have he listen and care about your situation I would not trade any doctor besides him thank you so much for taking care of me this far. Sincerely Tony T.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Basamania is who we all want as a physician—-caring, knowledgeable, speaks to you as a person.
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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He’s exceptional
He is simply the best. He really listens and is skilled and experienced beyond measure.
Csring. and competent..
Very patient-oriented and generous with knowledge and options.
Dr. Basamania is phenomenal. I highly recommend anyone that may need a shoulder replacement to seek out his expertise. I absolutely without reservation wholeheartedly recommend Dr Basamania as he has tremendously corrected my dysfunctional shoulder after a previous shoulder replacement. surgery.
5 star in all categories!
I so appreciate a surgeon who doesn’t immediately go for the most invasive treatment option! Thank you! Dinah
Excellent visit. Feel well informed and understand next step.
One of the best Dr.you can have he listen and care about your situation I would not trade any doctor besides him thank you so much for taking care of me this far. Sincerely Tony T.
Dr Basamania is who we all want as a physician—-caring, knowledgeable, speaks to you as a person.