These ten surgeons represent the pinnacle of orthopedic care nationwide, combining cutting-edge techniques with peer-recognized excellence. Whether you need sports-medicine expertise or complex joint reconstruction, these physicians lead the field in outcomes and innovation.
10 Best Orthopedic Surgeons in the USA
Dr. Neal ElAttrache
A world-renowned sports-medicine specialist at Cedars-Sinai’s Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Dr. ElAttrache treats elite athletes—and treats the full spectrum of shoulder, elbow, knee, and Achilles tendon injuries—with unmatched skill and personalized rehabilitation protocols
Dr. Peter J. Millett
Based at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, Dr. Millett is consistently recognized among Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors for 2025. He’s celebrated for his pioneering arthroscopic shoulder and knee reconstructions and advanced sports-medicine techniques
Dr. Jonathan Berliner
A hip and knee replacement expert with Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, Dr. Berliner earned Castle Connolly Top Doctor honors in 2025 for his exceptional outcomes in joint preservation and minimally invasive arthroplasty
Dr. David Bomback
As a spine surgeon at Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, Dr. Bomback is lauded for his leadership in complex spinal fusions and decompressions, securing his place on Castle Connolly’s 2025 Top Doctors list
Dr. Seth Miller
A shoulder specialist at Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, Dr. Miller applies the latest arthroscopic and open techniques to treat rotator-cuff tears, labral repairs, and shoulder replacements—earning Castle Connolly’s seal of peer-validated excellence in 2025
Dr. Matthew Cantlon
Recognized by Castle Connolly for 2025, Dr. Cantlon focuses on hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, delivering state-of-the-art care for everything from fracture fixation to complex tendon reconstructions
Dr. Michael Clain
A Castle Connolly Top Doctor in 2025, Dr. Clain specializes in foot and ankle disorders at Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, offering deformity corrections, cartilage restoration, and cutting-edge minimally invasive procedures
Dr. Brian Kavanagh
An expert in hip and knee replacement, Dr. Kavanagh earned Castle Connolly recognition for his work at Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, where he’s known for rapid-recovery joint replacement protocols and excellent long-term results
Dr. Demetris Delos
A sports-medicine authority with Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, Dr. Delos treats ligament injuries, meniscal tears, and athletic rehabilitation—achievements that landed him on the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors roster
Dr. Mark Vitale
Specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery at Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, Dr. Vitale’s expertise in microsurgical nerve repairs and advanced tendon transfers earned him Castle Connolly Top Doctor status in 2025