ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE SURGEON
Dr. Ian Gao
Fellowship-Trained Sports Medicine Specialist
Board-Certified Specialists
Rapid Appointments
Minimally Invasive Options
24/7 Expert Access
ABOUT
About Dr. Gao
Dr. Ian Gao is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive shoulder and knee procedures for athletes and active individuals.
He specializes in ACL tears, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, labral tears, joint replacement, and orthopaedic trauma with a focus on restoring movement and helping patients return to activity safely.
Dr. Gao graduated from Duke University, completed medical school at Northwestern University, orthopaedic surgery residency at Emory University, and sports medicine fellowship training at Stanford University where he served as a team physician for Stanford athletics and the Oakland Athletics Major League Baseball team.
Dr. Gao sees patients at all three CONA locations: Spartanburg, Duncan and Greenville.
BACKGROUND
Education & Training
FELLOWSHIP
Sports Medicine Fellowship — Stanford University
RESIDENCY
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency — Emory University
MEDICAL DEGREE
Northwestern University
SPECIALTIES
What Dr. Gao Treats
Conditions and procedures specialized in. Click any to learn more.
CONDITIONS TREATED
PROCEDURES PERFORMED
“Dr. Gao was professional, knowledgeable, and truly cared about my recovery. He explained my injury and treatment options clearly and helped me return to my normal activities with confidence.”
PATIENT OF DR GAO
VIDEO LIBRARY
Meet the Doctor
Hear directly from Dr. Ian Gao about sports medicine injuries, treatment options, and minimally invasive procedures.