Dr. David Rion takes great satisfaction in helping patients regain their function after suffering from debilitating joint conditions and traumatic injuries, and he is happy to have returned home to contribute to the wellbeing of his community as a member of Orthopedic Specialists of North Carolina.
Dr. David Rion takes great satisfaction in helping patients regain their function after suffering from debilitating joint conditions and traumatic injuries, and he is happy to have returned home to contribute to the wellbeing of his community as a member of Orthopedic Specialists of North Carolina.
Dr. David Rion is a native of the Carolinas. Having grown up in both North and South Carolina, Dr. Rion went on to receive his medical education at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. After he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree, Dr. Rion completed both his residency training in Orthopedic Surgery as well as a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Rion also underwent specialized training in Orthopedic Trauma, completing his Trauma fellowship in Columbus at Grant Medical Center, Ohio’s busiest Level I Trauma Center.
Dr. Rion’s passion for total joint arthroplasty stems from the dramatic improvement in the quality of life his father, a Marine, enjoyed after undergoing a successful joint replacement. Witnessing his father’s transition from incapacitating pain to successful return to work as a commercial aviator left an ingrained impression on Dr. Rion that inspired him to pursue a career in Orthopedic Surgery. Fracture care is his other area of specialty interest. He takes great satisfaction in helping patients regain their function after suffering from debilitating joint conditions and traumatic injuries, and he is happy to have returned home to contribute to the wellbeing of his community as a member of Orthopedic Specialists of North Carolina.
Education
University of South Carolina Honors College
Medical School
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency
Allegheny General Hospital
Fellowship
Allegheny General Hospital - Adult Reconstruction/Total Joints & Grant Medical Center - Orthopedic Trauma
Specialty
Total Joint Arthroplasty - Shoulder/Hip/Knee
Hospital Affiliations
Rex Healthcare of Wakefield
Duke Raleigh Hospital
WakeMed North Campus
Granville Medical Center
Great speaking w Dr Rion . He’s very up front and to the point . He’s done both knees and they are great ! Highly recommend him !!
Very professional and knowledgeable! I love that he supports my decision when it comes to deciding what procedure works fir me. He is all about his patients qualities of life.
A friendly, caring bedside manner. Seemed to be really concerned about my knee and how it is affecting my way of life.
He is very patient with you and caring
Dr. Rion shows compassion and kindness.
Love Dr. Rion! He’s caring and very comprehensive…funny too! No one else I’d go to for this problem!!
Outstanding and to the point.
The best Orthopedic Doctor ever. I have been a long-time patient of his and trust him completely with my care. Highly recommend him.
Only negative was the long wait in the room before he came.
Very personable , made us feel at ease about the whole process. Answers every question with out making us feel rushed .