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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Dr Rockwell is a fantastic orthopedist and a great guy. Very thorough, patient, highly experienced and skilled and makes sure his patients understand the issue and the treatment options. A true asset to healthcare.
Jul-2025
He is so kind. Very honest and took his time to explain options that I have. I would recommend him to all my friends.
May-2025
Very straightforward and kind. He was in a hurry but explained my situation well
Apr-2025
Listened, talked with me (not at me or at the computer) and came up with a reasonable plan.
Apr-2025
Fantastic! Dr.Rockwell was excellent! He took the time to diagnose and answer any and all questions I had. I was a great appointment. A doctor that truly takes the time for you is rare … but Dr Rockwell does, and that was refreshing.
Apr-2025
Dr. Rockwell is an expert in his field and converses with patients in ways where they can understand their situation and make informed decisions. He is gentle, kind, and thorough. One of the best doctors I've ever had.
Jan-2025
Left me sitting in the waiting room after he was finished with me. I had to walk out into the hall and ask someone was he finished with me. He was
Dec-2024
Explained everything so well and if very caring.
Dec-2024
Dr Rockwell was very thorough and took the time to answer questions and explain what he was seeing on X-ray and clinically. Did not make us feel
Rushed. I so appreciate that. He was very kind.
Nov-2024
He is the best. Very knowledgeable and really cares about his patients.
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
Dr Rockwell is a fantastic orthopedist and a great guy. Very thorough, patient, highly experienced and skilled and makes sure his patients understand the issue and the treatment options. A true asset to healthcare.
He is so kind. Very honest and took his time to explain options that I have. I would recommend him to all my friends.
Very straightforward and kind. He was in a hurry but explained my situation well
Listened, talked with me (not at me or at the computer) and came up with a reasonable plan.
Fantastic! Dr.Rockwell was excellent! He took the time to diagnose and answer any and all questions I had. I was a great appointment. A doctor that truly takes the time for you is rare … but Dr Rockwell does, and that was refreshing.
Dr. Rockwell is an expert in his field and converses with patients in ways where they can understand their situation and make informed decisions. He is gentle, kind, and thorough. One of the best doctors I've ever had.
Left me sitting in the waiting room after he was finished with me. I had to walk out into the hall and ask someone was he finished with me. He was
Explained everything so well and if very caring.
Dr Rockwell was very thorough and took the time to answer questions and explain what he was seeing on X-ray and clinically. Did not make us feel Rushed. I so appreciate that. He was very kind.
He is the best. Very knowledgeable and really cares about his patients.