Paul W. Codjoe, MD​

I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a doctor. Whenever my cousin left one of his medical school textbooks unattended, I’d flip through it. None of it made much sense, of course, but I could feel my curiosity deepening.

In time, it did make sense. Although, as empowering as this new knowledge was, I was compelled even more by the idea of helping people. That someone could trust in me to care for them, and I could, in turn, make them whole again.

This can mean something different for everyone. For some, it’s living pain-free and keeping up with energetic grandkids. For others, it’s playing again at an elite level. Each of my patients has a unique set of concerns about their injury, and it’s my responsibility to appreciate them and tailor a treatment plan to their needs.

As I ask questions and try to learn more about my patients, I want them to ask questions of their own. This is, after all, a partnership. Whatever we determine the goal for their care to be, we both need to be active participants in the process, whether it’s a conservative strategy or a more aggressive approach.

We’re in this together.

For my part, I’ve been a board-certified orthopedic surgeon for nearly two decades. I’m committed to innovation and regularly travel around the world to learn cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques and minimally invasive procedures at the side of the surgeons perfecting them. Recently, I replaced a patient’s shoulder with a customized implant I created with a 3-D printer. I was also among the first surgeons to perform a Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR), which uses a special implant to stimulate natural healing. And, for the right candidates, I offer a minimally invasive knee replacement surgery that preserves the quadriceps muscle, leading to a faster recovery.

Even as treatments become more sophisticated, the patient and their needs remain at the center of everything I do.

My practice welcomes referrals for most shoulder and knee disorders, and we accept most insurance providers, as well as Medicare.