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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 »

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 »

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

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 »

Nov 15, 2017

D. Bozkurt, 24 year old elite soccer player

D. Bozkurt, 24 year old elite soccer player Dr. Carreira was able to get me back on the soccer field playing again not once but twice, after suffering from a hip and ankle injury a year apart from each other.... Read more about D. Bozkurt, 24 year old elite soccer player »

Sep 13, 2016

Nick, a 41-year old male

Nick, a 41-year old male 04-Sep-2016 Ten months ago, I fell on the gym floor after hearing what sounded like a shotgun blasting off. I soon was faced with realization that I had snapped my Achilles tendon and the important... Read more about Nick, a 41-year old male »

Dec 29, 2015

Regina O, Pompano Beach, FL

Regina O, Pompano Beach, FL Dear Dr. Carreira, An arthritic ankle so severely inflamed to the point of immobility sent me to an Orthopedic surgeon who recommended replacement or an ankle joint fusion. I wanted a 2nd opinion and found... Read more about Regina O, Pompano Beach, FL »

Dec 29, 2015

Susan Welch

Susan Welch Dear Dr. Carreira, You fused my left subtalar joint in November 2012.  The surgery has been a complete success for me.  It is life changing in that I am finally pain free after over 30 years of debilitating... Read more about Susan Welch »

Aug 25, 2015

Joe Farrell, a 61-year old male with an ankle fracture and dislocation

Joe Farrell, a 61-year old male with an ankle fracture and dislocation I am an fairly active guy whose job requires me to travel around the world a number of times a year to our job sites and for business... Read more about Joe Farrell, a 61-year old male with an ankle fracture and dislocation »

Aug 25, 2015

Stacey Forget, a 23-year old female

Stacey Forget, a 23-year old female Thank you so much for everything! You did an awesome job on my surgery to ensure that I could return to the active lifestyle that I lead. You were there from day one, available... Read more about Stacey Forget, a 23-year old female »

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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

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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
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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.

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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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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 (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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