# ian gao md

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- Published: 2026-05-13T01:31:23-04:00
- Author: jonfrye_admin

ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE SURGEON

# Dr. Ian Gao

Fellowship-Trained Sports Medicine Specialist

 Sports Injuries

 Arthroscopic Shoulder & Knee Surgery

 ACL & Rotator Cuff Injuries

 Spartanburg · Duncan · Greenville

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#### Board-Certified Specialists

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#### Rapid Appointments

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#### Minimally Invasive Options

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##### 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

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### FELLOWSHIP

### Sports Medicine Fellowship — Stanford University

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### RESIDENCY

### Orthopaedic Surgery Residency — Emory University

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### MEDICAL DEGREE

### Northwestern University

##### SPECIALTIES

## What Dr. Gao Treats

Conditions and procedures specialized in. Click any to learn more.

##### CONDITIONS TREATED

 Sports Injuries

 ACL Tears

 Meniscus Tears

 Rotator Cuff Tears

 Shoulder Instability

 Labral Tears

 Orthopaedic Fractures

##### PROCEDURES PERFORMED

 Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

 Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

 Shoulder Replacement

 Knee Replacement

 Minimally Invasive Sports Medicine Procedures

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“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.

### **Shoulder Replacement**

### **How Do You Treat An ACL Tear?**

### **Who is Dr. ian gao**