About Me

Christopher Prato, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 20 years of practice experience. He trained at the University of North Carolina and has spent the majority of his career serving patients across North Carolina. Dr. Prato was recognized with honors in both collegiate and medical school academic societies and remains actively engaged in his profession as a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association and the Southern Orthopaedic Association.

EDUCATION

• Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• Medical: Medical College of Wisconsin
• Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Internship: St. Luke's Hospital

Certifications

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards & Honors

• Castle Connolly Top Doctors List 2022-2025
• Charlotte Magazine Top Doctors List 2023-2025

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My Specialties

• Ankle
• Elbow
• Fracture Care
• Hip
• Joint Replacement
• Knee
• Shoulder
• Sports Medicine