Dr. Carlone is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in Dalton, Georgia specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery, including primary and revision joint replacement. His philosophy in practicing medicine is simple: treat every patient like a member of his family. He believes that each patient requires individualized care and provides his patients with up-to-date, evidence based operative and non-operative treatments.
Dr. Carlone has specialty training in:
- Complex primary total hip and knee replacement- Revision total hip and knee replacement- Outpatient total hip and knee replacement- Direct anterior total hip replacement- Partial knee replacement
Education and Professional Accreditation Dr. Carlone completed his undergraduate education at Emory University, majoring in Neuroscience and Chemistry. He earned his medical degree at Mercer University School of Medicine where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He then completed his five-year orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Kentucky where he gained a particular interest in hip and knee replacement. He then pursued a fellowship at Indiana University gaining further subspecialty training in complex and revision joint replacement surgery. During his fellowship, Dr. Carlone trained with some of the nation’s leading experts in outpatient and revision joint replacement.
Dr. Carlone is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AOA).
Personal life Born and raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia, Dr. Carlone always planned to practice medicine in his home state. Outside of his time taking care of patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, hiking, fishing, and watching the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves. Dr. Carlone also enjoys playing various musical instruments and has played with several bands since he was eight years old.
Dr. Carlone is dedicated to his patients by providing individualized and compassionate care to help them return to a pain free and improved quality of life.
Education & Training
Total Joints Fellowship: Indiana University
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: University of Kentucky
Medical School: Mercer University
Undergraduate: Emory University
PRESENTATIONS
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2019"Who Responds to Genicular Nerve Ablation? Factors Predicting Failure"
- Presented at 2019 SOA Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, FL
- Presented at 2018 Kentucky Orthopaedic Society Meeting, Lexington, KY
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2019"Is Ultrasound Useful in Diagnosis of Pediatric Septic Hip Arthritis With Low Modified Kocher Score?"
- Accepted for Presentation at 2019 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference (October 26, 2019)
- Presented at University of Kentucky Research Symposium, Lexington, KY
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2015"Acute Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome Following Trivial Trauma"
- Podium presentation at 2015 SOA Annual Meeting, Asheville, NC
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2015"Osteomyelitis Complicating An Unrecognized Ankle Fracture"
- Location: Mercer University, Macon, GA
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2014"Hip Fracture Risk Assessment and Prevention Interventions in the Elderly"
- Location: Mercer University, Macon, GA
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2010"A Novel Proteomic Approach for Analysis of Haemophilus influenzae Strains"
- Location: Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, San Diego, CA
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2009"Analysis of Haemophilus influenzae Using a Novel Mass Spectrometry Approach"
- Location: Mercer University, Macon, GA
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
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2019"Is Cooled Radiofrequency Genicular Nerve Block And Ablation A Viable Option For The Treatment Of Knee Osteoarthritis?"
- Published February 2021 Arthroplasty Today
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2019"Is Ultrasound Useful in Diagnosis of Pediatric Septic Hip Arthritis With Low Modified Kocher Score?"
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2019"Can Type 3 Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Be Safely Performed In An Ambulatory Surgery Center?"
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2019"A Salter-Harris II Distal Radius Fracture Irreducible By Closed Methods"
- Published November 2020 JBJS Case Connector
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2018"A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Tibial Splints To Removable Boot After Tibial Intramedullary Nailing"
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2015"Acute Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome Following Trivial Trauma"
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2014"The Effects On Transfusion Requirement And Mortality With Use Of Pelvic Binders In Hemodynamically Unstable Pelvic Fractures
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2014"The Use Of A Patient Education Video In ECTR Surgeries"
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2009"Analysis of Haemophilus influenzae Using a Novel Mass Spectrometry Approach"
- Presented 2009
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons – Arthroplasty Surgeon in Training (2019-present)
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons – Resident Member (2016-present)
Alpha Omega Alpha – Medical Honor Society (2011-present)
CERTIFICATIONS
Kentucky Medical License – Resident (2017-present)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) (2016-present)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (2014-present)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (2014-present)
PADI Open Water SCUBA (2007-present)
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Practice Clinic (Office)
1300 Cleo Way,
Dalton, GA 30720 -
Surgery Center & Orthopedic Urgent Care
1104 Professional Blvd,
Dalton, GA 30720
