Dr. David Rockwell, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and provides non-operative orthopedic care and treatment to patients. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a Morehead Scholar. He completed his postgraduate training and orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Dr. David Rockwell, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and provides non-operative orthopedic care and treatment to patients. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a Morehead Scholar. He completed his postgraduate training and orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Takes his time to examine and explain your diagnosis.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Professional, identified my issues & provided a course of treatment.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Rockwell is personable, kind and obviously cares to find the problem and discuss solutions. I really like him. Thank you Dr. Rockwell for your genuine care and diligence.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Rockwell and Tara were wonderful!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Extremely knowledgeable and delightfully kind.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Always kind. Always helpful. Lucky to have such a great doctor.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Explained everything in great detail. Most informational physician I've seen in ages, maybe ever!
(2 months ago)
May-2026
Wonderful Doc!
(2 months ago)
May-2026
Very personable and professional. Provided a quick and concise diagnosis and initiated follow-on care and scheduled rehab.
(2 months ago)
May-2026
I’m very grateful to Dr Rockwell for treating my Bakers Cyst yesterday… I went home feeling much better. He is a wonderful doctor.. just the best!
Dr. David Rockwell, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and provides non-operative orthopedic care and treatment to patients. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a Morehead Scholar. He completed his postgraduate training and orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.
For over 30 years, Dr. Rockwell practiced community orthopedic surgery with Goldsboro Orthopedic Associates and was a past president of the North Carolina Orthopedic Association. In October 2011, the NCOA awarded Dr. David Rockwell, The Honored Surgeon Award which recognizes a North Carolina orthopedic surgeon who has been notably influential in the promotion of the highest standards of orthopedic care and has distinguished himself among his peers for the dedication to quality patient care and to the medical profession.
He is a board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Dr. Rockwell is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the North Carolina Orthopedic Association and the North Carolina Medical Society. Dr. Rockwell has been in practice with EmergeOrtho since 2010. He treats a variety of general orthopedic conditions providing non-operative care to patients.
Education Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Residency: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Certifications Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Takes his time to examine and explain your diagnosis.
Professional, identified my issues & provided a course of treatment.
Dr. Rockwell is personable, kind and obviously cares to find the problem and discuss solutions. I really like him. Thank you Dr. Rockwell for your genuine care and diligence.
Dr. Rockwell and Tara were wonderful!
Extremely knowledgeable and delightfully kind.
Always kind. Always helpful. Lucky to have such a great doctor.
Explained everything in great detail. Most informational physician I've seen in ages, maybe ever!
Wonderful Doc!
Very personable and professional. Provided a quick and concise diagnosis and initiated follow-on care and scheduled rehab.
I’m very grateful to Dr Rockwell for treating my Bakers Cyst yesterday… I went home feeling much better. He is a wonderful doctor.. just the best!