Orthopedics: Revisions of the Shoulder, Knee, and Hip, Complex Joint Infections
Raleigh, Henderson
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
3.3K Ratings
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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 really cares about his patience
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Wheeless is the best. He did my full hip replacement surgery last Friday morning and I am already amazed how little pain I have and how much better my mobility is. I was in so much pain beforehand and the staff and a facilities here at OrthoNC are top notch. This was my first post op visit and I very happy with the results so far.
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Precise diagnosis not seeking a knee surgery
Happy with the results
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Wheeless is a fantastic doctor. Would recommend him to everyone
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Hey was right! Dr. Wheeless is an exceptional physician and person who put the pieces of my daughter’s chronic health problems together and gave us a clear path forward. We are so grateful to have found him!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Al was us does a great job highly recommend!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very direct, means what he says.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Awesome doctor
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
I was not happy that I had to wait over a hour to see him. I was satisfied with what he had to say about the pain in my hip and the Cortisone shot I received.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Wheeless he is the the best orthopedic doctor i know. He will do his best to fix knee problems. I've had both knee replacement right and left and I don't regret any of it. He fixed my knees and now I can walk without pain.
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 really cares about his patience
Dr Wheeless is the best. He did my full hip replacement surgery last Friday morning and I am already amazed how little pain I have and how much better my mobility is. I was in so much pain beforehand and the staff and a facilities here at OrthoNC are top notch. This was my first post op visit and I very happy with the results so far.
Precise diagnosis not seeking a knee surgery Happy with the results
Dr Wheeless is a fantastic doctor. Would recommend him to everyone
Dr. Hey was right! Dr. Wheeless is an exceptional physician and person who put the pieces of my daughter’s chronic health problems together and gave us a clear path forward. We are so grateful to have found him!
Al was us does a great job highly recommend!
Very direct, means what he says.
Awesome doctor
I was not happy that I had to wait over a hour to see him. I was satisfied with what he had to say about the pain in my hip and the Cortisone shot I received.
Dr. Wheeless he is the the best orthopedic doctor i know. He will do his best to fix knee problems. I've had both knee replacement right and left and I don't regret any of it. He fixed my knees and now I can walk without pain.