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.

Very informative and a very nice and respectful and listens to the patient. Thank you, Dr. Mueller!
Excellent and felt he understood my pain and set test up right away.
Amicable, professional and personal. He explored a conservative approach with the patient’s needs in mind.
Knowledgeable, personable and professional. Quickly assessed my concerns and gave me diagnosis and plan of treatment.
Listened to my complaint and put a plan in place. Answered my questions in away I understood his answers.
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Mueller. I truly appreciate that he took the time to listen to all of my concerns. I never felt rushed. Dr. Mueller was patient, thorough, and made sure all my questions were answered before I left. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking quality, compassionate care."
Dr. Mueller is a talented surgeon; he has a great bedside manner!
Friendly and efficient. Nice bedside manner.
Dr Mueller answers all my questions and is thorough reviewing results and concerns. His empathetic and compassionate side provide options for best results.
He is awesome!!!