Corey Wells, MD

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A Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Corey Wells is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in:

  • Adult and pediatric fracture care
  • Joint preservation and replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder
  • Arthroscopic knee surgery on the meniscus, cartilage, ligaments and patellar
  • Arthroscopic shoulder surgery on the labrum, proximal biceps and rotator cuff
  • Arthroscopic hip surgery
  • Sports injury management

Speaks: English

Specialties

(218) 751-9746

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Sports Medicine: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Residency:
Orthopedic Surgery: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Hamot Hospital, Erie, PA
Medical School:
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

Experience & Research

  • Team physician for USA Rugby
  • Assistant team physician for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Idea of Care

My patients and I work as a team to reach a diagnosis. I then use both operative and nonoperative treatments to improve their quality of life.

Personal Interests

Dr. Wells grew up in a small community outside of Wichita, Kansas. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his dogs, hunting, golfing, snowboarding and playing guitar.

Dr. Wells is passionate about global health and has traveled to Mexico for an orthopaedic mission.

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