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Mar 27, 2025

Elizabeth Hackman (on behalf of her son)

Elizabeth Hackman (on behalf of her son) Dear Dr. Carreira, Wow! I don’t know where to begin to thank you for putting Spencer back together again!  When he was injured back in January, it felt like such a whirlwind –... Read more about Elizabeth Hackman (on behalf of her son) »

Feb 20, 2025

Reeya S, 26-year old female

Reeya S, 26-year old female Hope you are doing well! Not sure if you remember me, but you performed hip surgery on me four years ago. Before the procedure, I was nervous about what my physical capabilities would look like... Read more about Reeya S, 26-year old female »

Jun 26, 2023

Garrett, 29-year old

Garrett, 29-year old Thank you for your excellent care and constant professionalism throughout my hip surgeries. 18 months ago I wasn't sure if I could play sports again and now I am back in the gym, biking on the road,... Read more about Garrett, 29-year old »

Dec 02, 2022

John Long, 60-year old male

John Long, 60-year old male Dear Dr. Carreira: I wanted to drop you a quick note of gratitude from a now 60-year-old non-famous person who likes to compete and play all manner of sports and outdoor adventures. In 2018, I... Read more about John Long, 60-year old male »

Jul 01, 2022

S. Simpson, 22-year old female, following hip scope

S. Simpson, 22-year old female, following hip scope I cannot express how much the surgeries you performed have changed my life. I would never have been able to explore and fully enjoy life the way I can now if it... Read more about S. Simpson, 22-year old female, following hip scope »

May 09, 2022

Melanie B., 43-year old female

Melanie B., 43-year old female Hello Dr. Carreira, I am writing to thank you and your staff! I cannot tell you how happy I am since you performed my compartment syndrome surgery! My life is back. am able to exercise... Read more about Melanie B., 43-year old female »

May 09, 2022

Howard G., 70-year old male

Howard G., 70-year old male I'd like to thank you and Brian for the tremendous job you did. It has been 5 years and a couple of surgeries (one by you) and I can finally walk without pain. Thanks for... Read more about Howard G., 70-year old male »

Jan 10, 2018

Sonya D., 34-year old female

Sonya D., 34-year old female I cannot thank Dr. Carreira enough for all he and his team have done for me. I’m so glad he insisted and I get to the hospital, and they were able to resolve the clotting... Read more about Sonya D., 34-year old female »

Dec 06, 2017

Danny L., 26-year old male

Danny L., 26-year old male In September of 2016, I committed to hiking the Appalachian Trial, and I knew there was a problem. Several years previously I had learned of a Labral tear in my left hip that had left... Read more about Danny L., 26-year old male »

Dec 06, 2017

Elite high school basketball player

Elite high school basketball player My son is an elite high school basketball player and broke his navicular bone last December while playing. We interviewed three board-certified surgeons who specialize in foot and ankle surgery. We picked Dr. Carreira because... Read more about Elite high school basketball player »

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news and treatment updates

  • Expert Insights on Hip Preservation and Achilles Injury Management on Doctor Radio
  • Dominic Carreira and Peachtree Orthopedics Earn Castle Connolly Top Doctors Recognition
  • Dominic Carreira and MASH Study Group Help Shape the ISHA Annual Meeting
  • Highlighting Collaborative Multi-center Research at AOFAS Annual Meeting
  • Hip Arthroscopy Research: MASH Study Group Holds Annual Meeting in Atlanta

upcoming conferences

When the International Society of Hip Arthroscopy held its annual conference last month, Dominic Carreira and the medical professionals of the MASH Study Group contributed significantly to the direction, content, and learning opportunities afforded to attendees. Read more about Dominic Carreira and MASH Study Group Help Shape the ISHA Annual Meeting »

Dr. Carreira ranks as one of the top surgeons I have had the pleasure to work with and one of the select few I feel confident enough to refer my patients to. I am very happy I chose to have him repair my hip.

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Peachtree Orthopedics

Dr. Dominic Carreira is a leading arthroscopic surgeon focused on hip preservation, foot and ankle surgery, and sports medicine. His practice is with Peachtree Orthopedics.

TREATING PATIENTS FROM THE US, CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA

Bilingual in English and nearly-native Spanish, Dr. Carreira welcomes patients from across the US, the Caribbean, Central America and South America.

In fact, Dr. Carreira has treated patients from The Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos, British Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras, Bermuda, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Venezuela and Ecuador.

Dr. Carreira's staff can arrange translation services on an as-needed basis.

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Dr. Dominic Carreira, MD
Peachtree Orthopedics
Serving Atlanta, Ga and the surrounding communities, with offices in Alpharetta, East Cobb and West Paces.

Office: 404-355-0743

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a best doctor since 2008

Dominic Carreira, M.D., is a leading hip, foot and ankle arthroscopic surgeon in Atlanta, Ga. Prior to that, his practice was in Fort Lauderdale, where he was rated as a Best Doctor since 2008, based on his skill and experience.

top doc in broward co., florida

Prior to relocating to Atlanta, Ga., Dr. Dominic Carreira was named as a Top Doctor in Broward Co., Florida by The International Association of Orthopedic Surgeons.

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team doctor and consultant for professional sports teams

Dr. Carreira is a team doctor for the Gwinnett Braves. He is a consultant for the NFL related to hip injuries and ankle and foot. He is also a consultant for the Atlanta United MLS soccer team.

hip problems

  • Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
  • Hamstring Pain
  • Hip Allograft Labral Reconstruction
  • Hip Instability (Microinstability or Hypermobility)
  • Hip Labrum Tear
  • Internal Snap
  • Ligamentum Teres Tear
  • Limited Arthritis / Focal Hip Cartilage Damage
  • Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)
  • Synovial Chondromatosis
  • Synovitis

foot problems

  • Bunion Surgery
  • Calcaneus Fracture
  • Foot Arthritis
  • Gout
  • Hallux Rigidus
  • Hind Foot Arthritis
  • Jones Fracture
  • Midfoot Arthritis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Posterior Impingement / Os Trigonum / Trigonal Process
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Injury
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis and Deformity
  • Subtalar Arthritis
  • Tarsal Coalition
  • Toe Deformity and Pain
  • Toe Fracture (Broken Toe)

ankle problems

  • Achilles Pain
  • Achilles Tendon Tear
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Ankle Cartilage Injury (Osteochondral Defect)
  • Ankle Instability and Ankle Sprain
  • Anterior Ankle Impingement
  • Fracture of the Ankle (Broken Ankle)
  • Gout
  • Os Navicular: Accessory Bone Removal
  • Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)
  • Posterior Impingement / Os Trigonum / Trigonal Process
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Injury
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis and Deformity

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