Dr. Lawrence Donato, Jr. D.O. has been a member of Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists for 12 years as an orthopaedic sports medicine physician. He specializes in disorders of the shoulder, hip and knee in addition to fracture care. Some of his frequently performed procedures include ACL reconstruction, meniscal surgery, knee preservation surgery, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilization and hip arthroscopy.
Dr. Lawrence Donato, Jr. D.O. has been a member of Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists for 12 years as an orthopaedic sports medicine physician. He specializes in disorders of the shoulder, hip and knee in addition to fracture care. Some of his frequently performed procedures include ACL reconstruction, meniscal surgery, knee preservation surgery, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilization and hip arthroscopy.
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Best sports med doc out here!
He fixed my left hip in 2020 and now he’s helping me with my shoulder. It’s good to find a doctor who listens to you and cares. Plus he’s a Philadelphia Eagle fan! Go Birds 🦅
Jul-2025
Very professional and knowledgeable. Heard me out with questions I had and answered them to my satisfaction.
Jul-2025
He is awesome
Jul-2025
Did not vist with Dr. DONATO but rather his PA Ben Blanks
Jul-2025
Pa was great Shot was almost painless
Jul-2025
He takes the time to listen and understand your issues. Follows up with conversation to work your issues into a treatment plan.
Jun-2025
Awesome doctor.
Jun-2025
Excellent communicator.
Jun-2025
Dr. Donato is a remarkable doctor with even better “bedside manner” skills. I can’t speak highly enough of my experience with him.
Jun-2025
Extremely professional and well educated in his specialty! Genuinely cares about how my life would be altered by hip surgery!
Jun-2025
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Camelot Medical Building
1800 Camelot Dr Suite 300 Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Princess Anne Health Complex
1975 Glenn Mitchell Dr #200 Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Dr. Lawrence Donato, Jr. D.O. has been a member of Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists for 12 years as an orthopaedic sports medicine physician. He specializes in disorders of the shoulder, hip and knee in addition to fracture care. Some of his frequently performed procedures include ACL reconstruction, meniscal surgery, knee preservation surgery, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilization and hip arthroscopy.
During his time with the practice he has spent his time serving as the head team physician for Cox High School as well as a team physician for Old Dominion University. He has served as the chair of the department of surgery for Princess Anne Hospital and was a member of their medical executive committee.
He is originally from Philadelphia (home of the Super Bowl LII champions), received his BS from Mount Saint Mary’s College (MD) and attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Donato continued his education with his residency at the Michigan State University Garden City Campus in Orthopedic Surgery followed by a 1 year fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia. His wife is a local primary care physician and they have three children, dogs and fish. In addition to Orthopedics Dr. Donato is focused on overall health and wellness. He believes with hard work, attention to detail and a positive attitude almost anything can be achieved (by the grace of God). When not focusing on Orthopedics Dr. Donato’s hobbies include sports, drums, gardening, skiing, movies, water sports and travel.
Best sports med doc out here! He fixed my left hip in 2020 and now he’s helping me with my shoulder. It’s good to find a doctor who listens to you and cares. Plus he’s a Philadelphia Eagle fan! Go Birds 🦅
Very professional and knowledgeable. Heard me out with questions I had and answered them to my satisfaction.
He is awesome
Did not vist with Dr. DONATO but rather his PA Ben Blanks
Pa was great Shot was almost painless
He takes the time to listen and understand your issues. Follows up with conversation to work your issues into a treatment plan.
Awesome doctor.
Excellent communicator.
Dr. Donato is a remarkable doctor with even better “bedside manner” skills. I can’t speak highly enough of my experience with him.
Extremely professional and well educated in his specialty! Genuinely cares about how my life would be altered by hip surgery!