Orthopedics: Revisions of the Shoulder, Knee, and Hip, Complex Joint Infections
Raleigh, Henderson
Most recent review: 6 days ago
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Dr. Clifford Wheeless enjoys and performs all types of orthopedic surgery, but is renowned for his expertise in shoulder, hip, and knee replacements, shoulder, hip, and knee revisions, as well as complex joint infections.
Dr. Clifford Wheeless enjoys and performs all types of orthopedic surgery, but is renowned for his expertise in shoulder, hip, and knee replacements, shoulder, hip, and knee revisions, as well as complex joint infections.
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He’s an exceptional human being.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
Awesome Doctor !
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
This surgeon has your best interest in mind. I was certain I needed a knee replacement, but he recommended and educated me about an operation he doesn't do. It's easy to give a patient an operation they ask for. It takes maturity and expertise to offer an alternate solution outside his skills set, to be performed by another surgeon. I give 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Effective communication and efficient with time. All while being thorough.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very caring, professional & easy to understand!!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He really listens and will always do whatever he can to make you feel better.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He’s a great doctor n nice
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent doctor. So glad I found him. He does all he can to avoid surgery’s to where a lot of doctors don’t.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
I have been seeing Dr Wheeless for advanced osteoporosis for appx a year. I find him amazing. His course of action is not to jump to surgery. I love his approach. Can't say enough good about him!!!
Originally from Baltimore, Dr. Clifford Wheeless completed his undergraduate degree at Princeton University in 1988 and attended medical school at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Upon graduation in 1992, he began residency training at Duke University Medical Center where, for his honors thesis, he began work on 'Wheeless' Online Textbook of Orthopaedics,' a publication widely accepted today as the "best illustrated, cross-referenced and organized" online resource for orthopedic information (quote from the "Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery"). Dr. Wheeless donated the rights to the over 11,000-page book, described as "excellent" and given five stars by the American Academy of Orthopaedics, to Duke University in 2004. He remains Chief Editor of the site which is updated daily. The most comprehensive and dynamic site of its kind, it attracts over half a million visitors a month and can be viewed at www.wheelessonline.com.
Well suited to write the most referenced text on Orthopedics, Dr. Wheeless scored within the top three percent in the nation on his medical board exams. He continues to stay informed and involved in the daily advancements made in his field as well as those concerning all areas of medicine. Most recently he has become a recognized leader and expert on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a virulent infection of concern to all surgeons and potential surgical patients. His lecture on the topic, presented at the request of Health Management Associates (HMA- a medical corporation that owns and operates over 40 health care facilities in the Southeast) is available for viewing online at www.wheelessonline.com.
Dr. Wheeless enjoys and performs all types of orthopedic surgery but is renowned for his expertise in shoulder, hip, and knee replacements, shoulder, hip, and knee revisions, as well as complex joint infections. He founded Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina in 2001 and is affiliated at Granville Medical Center and Duke Raleigh Hospital.
Outside of his practice, textbook editing, publishing, and lecturing, Dr. Wheeless relishes spending time at home with his wife Carol and their two sons on their horse farm. With help, the family raises a variety of animals in addition to horses including cows, goats, pigs, chickens, and guinea hens.
Education Princeton University
Medical School University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Residency Duke University Medical Center
Specialty Shoulder, Hip and Knee Replacement, Shoulder, Hip and Knee Revisions, Complex Joint Infections
Board Certifications American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery & American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations Duke Raleigh Granville Medical Center
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He’s an exceptional human being.
Awesome Doctor !
This surgeon has your best interest in mind. I was certain I needed a knee replacement, but he recommended and educated me about an operation he doesn't do. It's easy to give a patient an operation they ask for. It takes maturity and expertise to offer an alternate solution outside his skills set, to be performed by another surgeon. I give 5 stars
Effective communication and efficient with time. All while being thorough.
Very caring, professional & easy to understand!!
He really listens and will always do whatever he can to make you feel better.
He’s a great doctor n nice
Excellent doctor. So glad I found him. He does all he can to avoid surgery’s to where a lot of doctors don’t.
I have been seeing Dr Wheeless for advanced osteoporosis for appx a year. I find him amazing. His course of action is not to jump to surgery. I love his approach. Can't say enough good about him!!!
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