Garret Joseph Garofolo-Gonzalez, MD

Dr. Garret Garofolo is a dual fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder arthroplasty, and lower extremity pathology with emphasis on complex shoulder, knee and ankle reconstructive and replacement surgeries.Dr. Garofolo graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biomechanics, neuroscience, and applied physiology. He subsequently graduated at the top of his class from AUC School of Medicine, where he earned his Medical Degree. He completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, an affiliate of Northwell Health. Dr. Garofolo’s orthopaedic residency training included trauma at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland, pediatrics at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut, and foot and ankle at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Following his residency, Dr. Garofolo completed a sports medicine fellowship under the direction of esteemed Drs. Steven Snyder, Richard Ferkel, and Mark Getelman at the prestigious Southern California Orthopaedic Institute, an affiliate of UCLA Health. Dr. Garofolo then completed an additional fellowship in complex sports medicine foot and ankle and trauma at the world-renowned Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado.Dr. Garofolo has always been passionate about improving patient outcomes and surgical techniques. He has received multiple peer nominated awards for teaching and research, published numerous peer reviewed articles and presented his research at both the national and international levels. Additionally, Dr. Garofolo served as the team physician at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, and is currently involved in the management of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard team.Dr. Garofolo’s approach to patient care revolves around his patients' demands and expectations--he utilizes the most up-to-date evidence based treatment options to address their ailments through non-operative measures, biologics and, when necessary, leading surgical techniques.Dr. Garofolo looks forward to applying his comprehensive knowledge and expertise with the local community.