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Bradley C. Carofino, MD, FAAOS

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specializing In

SHOULDER AND HAND

“First and foremost, we provide our patients with the type of medical care that we would want for our family members and loved ones. We believe that truly caring about patients is the most important ingredient in medicine.” –

Bradley C. Carofino M.D

What Dr. Carofino’s Patients are Saying:

“Very efficient office. Handled large volume of patients in a quick manner. Dr. Caroffino and support staff are excellent! I could not expect a better experience I am so happy that I found Dr. Caroffino to help me with my shoulder issues.”

Len M., January 22, 2021

“Dr Carofino did a great job treating my injury.”

Ron B., December 21, 2020

“Dr Carofino took a lot of time to explain my condition and my options. I was very impressed with his knowledge and experience. I have been in pain for a long time with a shoulder injury I sustained in a car accident, and have been putting off surgery. He calmed my fears and made me feel it was possible to have a positive outcome. Thank you to the dr and his staff for making my first visit such a positive experience.”

Cheryl P., December 10, 2020

“I am so pleased I chose Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialist. My doctor( Dr. Carofino) makes me feel like ” I see you and you are important, I want you to feel better.” The front staffs are caring and kind. The physical therapists are awesome, respectful, supportive, kind, and caring. “

Maxine S. , Sep. 11, 2020

“From the moment I walked in, I found the staff to be friendly, efficient, and happy to be there. Dr .Carofino was absolutely wonderful. He explained my problems well and took care of them. His nurse Donna was very good and so was his assistant.”

VJ I., January 19, 2020

“Dr Carofino is so nice and treated me well. His nursing staff are great too. Highly recommend this Dr”

Lesley C., February 8, 2020

“Am very pleased with how they explained my issues, alternatives, and decisions best for me. I am truly blessed with the Doctor Carofino.”

Christina H. , Aug 29, 2020

“Dr. Carofino, Brice and the entire staff are phenomenal. Dr. Carofino takes his time to make sure all of your questions and concerns are addressed. Glad I found them!”

Beryl P., Aug 26, 2020

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DR. CAROFINO’S SPECIALTIES

Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery

Center for Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy

BRADLEY C. CAROFINO
PATIENT RESOURCES

Center For Hand To Shoulder Surgery – Post-Op Instructions

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Dr. Brad Carofino is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder, elbow and hand injuries. He has completed advanced fellowship training in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery at The University of Washington and a Hand Surgery Fellowship at The Mayo Clinic. Dr. Carofino is one of a few fellowship trained shoulder surgeons in the state of Virginia.

Dr. Carofino has extensive experience in shoulder replacement surgery and arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs. He performs approximately 100 shoulder replacements annually, which places him in the top 5% of orthopaedic surgeons. Because of this experience Dr. Carofino is involved in teaching shoulder replacement to other surgeons nationally through the DJO Customized Advanced Surgeon Education Program. Dr. Carofino is also working with implant manufacturers to develop new minimally invasive shoulder replacement techniques.

Dr. Carofino also cares for athletes with shoulder and upper extremity injuries. He is a team physician for the Norfolk Tides (triple A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles) and a consultant for the Norfolk State Athletic Department.

Dr. Carofino sees patients in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake offices. He also volunteers his time to see uninsured patients at the Chesapeake Care Clinic, because he believes the needs of the patient should always come first.

Outside of work, Dr. Carofino enjoys spending time with his wife Katy and their three young children. He is a passionate but terrible golfer, and also likes to surf, jog and coach youth sports.

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Sentara Leigh Hosital, Sentara Princess Anne Ambulatory Surgery Center, Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center and Princess Anne Ambulatory Surgery Center

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

RESEARCH ARTICLES

Carofino BC, Leopold SS. Classifications in brief: the Neer classification for proximal humerus fractures. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jan; 471(1):39-43
Carofino BC, Bishop AT, Spinner RJ, Shin AY. Nerve injuries resulting from arthroscopic treatment of lateral epicondylitis: report of 2 cases. J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Jun. 37(6). 1208-10
Carofino B, Chowaniec DM, McCarthy MD, Bradley JP, Delaronde S, Beitzel K, Cote MP, Arciero RA, Mazzocca AD. Corticosteroids and local anesthetics decrease positive effects of platelet-rich plasma: an in vitro study on human tendon cells. Arthroscopy 2012. May 28(5): 711-9
Carofino BC, Mazzocca AD. The anatomic coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction: surgical technique and indications. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2010 Mar; 19(2 Suppl):37-46
Carofino BC, Fulkerson JP. Anteromedialization of the tibial tubercle for patellofemoral arthritis in patients > 50 years. J Knee Surg. 2008 Apr;21(2):101-5
Carofino BC, Lieberman JR. Gene therapy applications for fracture-healing. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Feb;90 Suppl 1:99-110
Bicos J, Carofino B, Andersen M, Schepsis AA, Fulkerson JP, Mazzocca A. Patellofemoral forces after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: a biomechanical analysis. J Knee Surg. 2006 Oct;19(4):317-26
Mazzocca AD, Cohen M, Berkson E, Nichols G, Carofino BC, Arciero R, Romeo AA. The anatomy of the bicipital tuberosity and distal biceps tendon. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2007 Jan-Feb;16(1):122-7
Carofino B, Fulkerson J. Medial hamstring tendon regeneration following harvest for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: fact, myth, and clinical implication. Arthroscopy. 2005 Oct;21(10):1257-65
Parikh SA, Carofino BC, Lee AC, Groothius A, Seifert P, Nugent HM, Edelman ER. “Tissue engineered endothelial cells inhibit early events in the vascular response to injury to prevent restenosis.” Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2004. 43(5) Supplement 1. Abstract
Matsen FA 3rd, Butler-Wu S, Carofino BC, Jette JL, Bertelsen A, Bumgarner R. Origin of propionibacterium in surgical wounds and evidence-based approach for culturing propionibacterium from surgical sites. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 ;95(23):e1811–7
Carofino BC. CORR insights: What is the minimum clinically important difference in grip strength? CORR. 2014 Sep; 472(9): 2857-8
Brogan DM, Carofino BC, Kircher MF, Spinner RJ, Elhassan BT, Bishop AT, Shin AY. Prevalence of rotator cuff tears in adults with traumatic brachial plexus injuries. JBJS-Am. 2014 Aug 20; 96(16);e139
Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture. Carofino BC, Mazzocca AD. The Athlete’s Elbow (DVD). AAOS 2006. Editors: Michael L. Pearl, MD, Scott P. Steinmann, MD, and Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA

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DR. CAROFINO’S LOCATIONS

Chesapeake

733 Volvo Parkway
Suite 300
Chesapeake, Virginia23320

Directions

Princess Anne Health Complex

1975 Glenn Mitchell Drive
Suite 200
Virginia Beach, Virginia23456