Dr. John Mueller, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder & elbow surgery. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. He completed his fellowship at OrthoCarolina, where he served as a team physician for the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.
Dr. John Mueller, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder & elbow surgery. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. He completed his fellowship at OrthoCarolina, where he served as a team physician for the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.
Dr. John Mueller, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder & elbow surgery. He provides both surgical and non-surgical treatments for shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee pain, offering comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s needs. Dr. Mueller performs both arthroscopic and open surgery, including anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacements. He utilizes the latest technologies, including custom patient guides, augmented reality, and computer-assisted navigation for shoulder replacements. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and surgical technique videos in the field of sports medicine and orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Mueller attended the University of Notre Dame for his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences. He graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He then obtained his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons.
Dr. Mueller completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. There, he assisted with the New York Yankees and provided physician team coverage for Columbia University, Manhattan College, Fordham University, Iona University, and several local high schools. He received the Ira Wolfe award for excellence in sports medicine in back-to-back years.
Dr. Mueller completed a fellowship in sports medicine/shoulder & elbow surgery at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC, where he served as a team physician for the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC, the Charlotte Knights, and West Charlotte High School.
In his free time, Dr. Mueller enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, pickleball, spending time with his wife and tiny dog, and cheering for all Notre Dame sports.

the whole office was wonderful especially Dr Mueller
Excellent appointment he was very patient and listening to everything I had to say, which I feel is causing such pain in my legs. It’s mostly because my gate is off with severe arthritis in my feet. Immediately pinpoint it as most likely being a pinched nerve and has set me up an MRI of my back. A lot of pain that time to really MRI the right parts and what’s going on with my entire multi skeletal body due to my psoriatic feet and walking in pain and with a bad gate. I give him a 10+ plus
It was okay!! Didn’t really get a prognosis. My neck hurts. (Have arthritis) yeah!! Help me with the pain. What can we do with the lump on the back of my neck. It’s always numb. The answer get a MRI What the heck
Dr. Mueller is awesome!
Very knowledgeable and personable.
Excellent follow up. Kind,considerate and supportive.
Dr. Mueller was very easy to talk to and able to provide helpful information related to treatment for joint arthritis.
Good doc, super friendly!
I had a quick appointment but was treated professionally and know my concerns were heard. There will be follow ups but I feel comfortable with both Dr Meuller and the staff.
All good great Doc