
Jason Andersen, MD, FAAOS,
Orthopaedics
Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow from OrthoCarolina
Dr. Jason S. Andersen completed his undergraduate education at Harvard University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Economics and was a starter on the varsity soccer team for four years. He earned his medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Following medical school, Dr. Andersen completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. After residency, he completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery with OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC.
Dr. Andersen is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, conditions of the knee, shoulder and elbow, and orthopaedic trauma. He focuses on the prevention and treatment of orthopaedic conditions affecting patients of all ages. Dr. Andersen has specific interests in treating ligament, tendon and cartilage injuries of the knee and shoulder, the surgical and nonoperative treatment of fractures, and general orthopaedics. Dr. Andersen performs many surgeries arthroscopically, in a minimally invasive fashion, which helps facilitate faster recovery and reduces pain for his patients.
During his career, Dr. Andersen has been fortunate to serve as assistant team physician to various sports organizations, including: Carolina Panthers (NFL), Charlotte Knights (Triple A White Sox affiliate), UNC Charlotte, Davidson College, Georgia Highlands College. He has also served as head team physician for several high schools in North Carolina and Georgia, prior to becoming a South Carolina resident.
In his time away from work, Dr. Andersen and his wife, Kristen, enjoy spending time with their two young daughters. He maintains an active and healthy lifestyle by participating in many forms of exercise, including running, lifting weights, cycling, and spending time at the beach.
Personal Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Board Certified by American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
South Carolina Orthopaedic Association
Undergraduate School
- Harvard University
Graduate School
Medical Education
- Temple University School of Medicine
Internship
Residency
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine
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