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Salvatore Frangiamore, MD

Salvatore Frangiamore, MD board certified orthopedic surgeon

Dr. Frangiamore is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the non-operative and operative treatment of shoulder, knee, and sports related injuries. He previously served as a team physician for the Cleveland Guardians Professional Baseball Organization, the Premiere Lacrosse League, the medical team for the Burton US Open of snowboarding and Premier Soccer League Summer series. He is passionate about getting athletes at all levels and ages back to the activities they enjoy.

Dr. Frangiamore is a native of Northeast Ohio, and alumnus of John Carroll University. He completed his orthopedic surgical residency at the Cleveland Clinic where he trained under leaders in orthopedics and sports medicine. During his training he assisted in the medical care for area high school and collegiate athletics, along with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Indians.

Dr. Frangiamore pursued specialized training at the world-renowned Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado, where he was exposed to advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive surgical techniques for the treatment of complex disorders of the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and sports-related injuries. During this time , Dr. Frangiamore cared for professional athletes from the NFL,MLB, NHL, NBA, ATP/WTA, PGA and US Olympic teams in addition to treating collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes. He traveled internationally serving as an event physician for the US Men's & Women's Ski and Snowboard teams and continues to provide medical care in that role today for the US ski and Snowboard Association (USSA).Given Dr. Frangiamore’s specialized training and breadth of experience, he performs a unique set of surgical treatments when non-surgical treatments have failed.

Dr. Frangiamore has written numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and surgical technique guides related to his extensive research focusing on baseball and upper extremity related injuries which earned him several accolades and awards including the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Neer Award, which is considered the highest honor in shoulder and elbow research. He has traveled throughout the US and internationally to present his work. Through the use of advanced open and arthroscopic surgical techniques Dr. Frangiamore focuses on restoring damaged joints, ligaments and bones through minimally invasive techniques to keep his patients active and healthy.

Dr. Frangiamore was selected as a candidate member of the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES), has served as a board member of the Ohio Orthopaedic Society (OOS) is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Arthroscopy Association of North (AANA), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).

Dr. Frangiamore and his wife, Meghan, are natives of Northeast Ohio and currently reside in Solon along with their sons Sam and Owen. When not spending time with his family, he enjoys skiing, bocce, outdoor activities, exercise and golfing.

Board Certifications

Board-certified physicians have met additional requirements for certification from a recognized medical board.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship

Fellowship-trained surgeons have achieved the highest level of training in their specialty.

The Steadman Philippon Research Institute – Shoulder and Sports Medicine Surgery

Residency

Cleveland Clinic

Medical School

University of Toledo College of Medicine

Physician Associations

  • American Shoulder and Elbow Society (Candidate Member)
  • American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (Associate Member)
  • American Orthopaedic Association
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Emerging Leaders Program
  • Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honors Society
  • Alpha Sigma Nu Honors Fraternity

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Salvatore Frangiamore, MD
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    Independence, OH 44131

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    Solon
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    Solon, OH 44139

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    Ashtabula
    416 W 27th St

    Ashtabula, OH 44004

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