Dr. Laith Anastas Farjo M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
2305 Genoa Business Park Dr Suite 170 Brighton MI, 48114About
Dr. Laith Farjo is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in advanced arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee, and elbow. He is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and cares for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Having been in practice for over two decades, he has performed tens of thousands of surgical procedures and utilizes the latest reconstructive techniques to help you heal from pain and return to full function. Dr. Farjo also has extensive experience in the cutting edge field of biologic therapy, including stem cell therapy and platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatments. His landmark research article on hip arthroscopy for the treatment of labral tears is one of the most often cited papers on the topic.
As the founding partner of his private practice group, he prides himself on being able to fully individualize your care. As an independent physician, he will help you select the best possible avenues for treatment such as for imaging (MRI), surgery (hospital or surgery center), and physical therapy - based on your needs and location. Independent, non-employed doctors are now the minority of doctors - they are not employed nor tied to one hospital or corporation.
Education and Training
University of Michigan BS 1990
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1993
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Top Doc 2019 Hour Magazine
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2021 Castle Connolly
- Magna Cum Laude 1990 University of Michigan
- Graduation with Distinction in Research 1993 University of Michigan Medical School
- Alpha Omega Alpha 1992 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- Phi Beta Kappa 1990 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Golfer's Elbow
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
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