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Our Practice

Founded in 1952, our doctors at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center have remained the leading orthopaedic experts in the region for more than 60 years. Offering exceptional care for bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions, our seven board-certified experts are dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care to make patients stronger.

  • Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Erik Johnson at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in Gastonia, NC

    Erik C. Johnson, MD

    Specialties: Ankle, Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
  • Lauren Mogk, DO

    Lauren M. Mogk, DO

    Specialties: Back, Neck, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Spine
  • Orthopaedic Spine Doctor Dr. Tejas Parikh at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in Gastonia, NC

    Tejas N. Parikh, MD

    Specialties: Back, Neck, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Spine
  • Parag M. Phadke, MD

    Parag M. Phadke, MD

    Specialties: Elbow, Fracture Care, Hand, Shoulder, Wrist
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Prato at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in Gastonia, NC

    Christopher A. Prato, MD

    Specialties: Ankle, Elbow, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. H. Clayton Thomason, III, at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in Gastonia, NC

    H. Clayton Thomason, III, MD

    Specialties: Ankle, Elbow, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
  • Photo: Jason P. Zlotnicki, MD

    Jason P. Zlotnicki, MD

    Specialties: Fracture Care, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, Sports Medicine