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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Knowledgeable, nice guy .
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very knowledgeable
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Informative thorough patient centric
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Exceptional, rare, one of a kind!!!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent!
(3 months ago)
Oct-2025
Very patient with all my question. Overall an amazing doctors
(3 months ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Rockwell always explains what needs to be done and what he’s doing.
He’s very informative and pleasant
(3 months ago)
Oct-2025
Trust Dr Rockwell!
(4 months ago)
Sep-2025
Saw Dr. Rockwell about three minutes after checking into his office. He spends time and explains everything very well. He’s one of the finest doctors I’ve ever seen in my life.
(4 months ago)
Sep-2025
Always friendly. Explains everything clearly. Shows me my X-rays and what they show. Gives me recommendations.
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
Knowledgeable, nice guy .
Very knowledgeable
Informative thorough patient centric
Exceptional, rare, one of a kind!!!
Excellent!
Very patient with all my question. Overall an amazing doctors
Dr. Rockwell always explains what needs to be done and what he’s doing. He’s very informative and pleasant
Trust Dr Rockwell!
Saw Dr. Rockwell about three minutes after checking into his office. He spends time and explains everything very well. He’s one of the finest doctors I’ve ever seen in my life.
Always friendly. Explains everything clearly. Shows me my X-rays and what they show. Gives me recommendations.