Dr. Charles Ruotolo M.D., Sports Medicine Specialist
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Dr. Charles Ruotolo M.D.

Orthopedist

4/5(98)
5500 Merrick Road Massapequa New York, 11758
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Charles Ruotolo, MD, FAAOS, works at Total Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Masssapequa, New York. He also serves as the Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Nassau University Medical Center. He has special advanced arthroscopic surgery skills, and has also been trained in shoulder surgery. Dr. Ruotolo has also contributed to multiple orthopedic texts, and remains a worldwide expert in sports medicine, joint surgery, and arthroscopic surgery.

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Education and Training

New York Medical College School of Medicine

New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1995

New York Medical College 1994

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

and Shoulder and Knee SurgeryArthroscopic surgerySports medicine

Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 

Fellowships

  • State University of New York at Stony Brook Hosp, Stony Brook NY   
  • The Sports Clinic  

Fellowships

  • Sports Clinic of Laguna Hills

Articles and Publications

  • Published Multiple Articles

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Preparation, Dedication

Hobbies / Sports

  • Soccer

Dr. Charles Ruotolo M.D.'s Practice location

5500 Merrick Road -
Massapequa, New York 11758
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5500 MERRICK RD -
MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758
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