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The orthopedic team at UNC Health Lenoir is dedicated to providing the highest quality care. Whether you have a simple sprain or a more serious condition that requires surgery, the goal of our orthopedic specialists is to help you recover faster from injuries and move more comfortably. Our doctors have decades of expertise, use the latest technology, and incorporate the least invasive treatments whenever possible.

Meet Our Team

Charles H. Classen Jr., MD

Specialties and Subspecialties

  • Orthopedics
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Special Interests

  • Knee and hand problems

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Lawrence Larabee, MD

Specialties and Subspecialties

  • Shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle arthroscopy
  • Joint replacement
  • Joint revisions
  • Surgical and non-surgical fracture repair
  • Tendon repair
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Rotator cuff repair

Special Interests

  • Joint replacement and revision

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Ricardo Valle, MD

Specialties and Subspecialties

  • Shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle arthroscopy
  • Joint replacement
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Labral tear repair
  • Meniscus repair
  • Cartilage restoration
  • Surgical and non-surgical fracture repair
  • Tendon repair
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • General sports injury treatment
  • PRP injections

Special Interests

  • Advise injured athletes, help coordinate medical and sports activity, educate and counsel on injury prevention, and provide general orthopedic care and surgery.

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Jason Lee, MD

Specialties and Subspecialties

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Lovera and Tenex procedures

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Alex Grant Brann, PA-C, MMSc

Specialties and Subspecialties

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine

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Levi Almond, PA-C

Specialties and Subspecialties

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine

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Find an Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialist

Call 252-522-4446 to make an appointment today! No referral is necessary. 

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