John Joseph Christoforetti, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
John Joseph Christoforetti, MD
Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery
Offers Video Visits
Texas Health Orthopedic Specialists 5858 Main Street,
Ste 210
Frisco, TX 75034-4104
Ste 210
Frisco, TX 75034-4104
About Me
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Allen
Texas Health Frisco
Texas Health Plano
Gender
M
Age
47
Languages
English
Education
Georgetown University School of Medicine - Medical Education - 2001
MedStar Health Georgetown Universtity Hospital Program - Residency - 2006
Greenville Healh Systems/Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas - Fellowship - 2007
MedStar Health Georgetown Universtity Hospital Program - Internship - 2002
Bio
Dr. John Christoforetti was recruited by Texas Health Physicians Group to serve as a physician executive of Texas Health Sports Medicine, bringing with him over a decade of clinical and academic leadership from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine with specialization in hip arthroscopy and shoulder surgery. Dr. Christoforetti received his Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University School of Medicine. After completing his residency at Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Christoforetti completed a sports medicine fellowship at the renowned Steadman-Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in Spartanburg, South Carolina and Vail, Colorado. He built his international reputation as a thought leader during an 11-year career in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he served as director of the Center for Athletic Hip Injury at Allegheny Health Network and consultant for multiple professional and amateur athletes from around the world.
Dr. Christoforetti has served as Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery for Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Clinical Faculty for the Rangos School of Rehabilitation Science at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, and Faculty-at-Large for the American Hip Institute. He has trained over 50 residents, fellows, and graduate students. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy, a master instructor of hip arthroscopy for the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and a founding member of the Multicenter Arthroscopic Surgery of the Hip (MASH) Study Group.
His areas of research interest and peer-reviewed publication include: surgical techniques and clinical outcomes in hip athroscopy, biomechanics of hip stability, and applied laser doppler flometry of the rotator cuff. Awards and honors include membership in Alpha Epsilon Delta and Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical societies. In 2008, Dr. Christoforetti received the Aircast Award for Clinical Science for his original work describing femoracetabular impingement in professional baseball players. In 2018, he was awarded the Castle Connelly Top Doctor Award along with Top Three Rated in Sports Medicine and most recently receiving the Steven S. Snyder Award for Excellence in Education in 2019. He has been quoted as a medical expert in several national publications, including The Atlantic.
Dr. Christoforetti enjoys traveling, an active lifestyle, and coaching. He resides in Plano, Texas, with his wife and four sons.
Dr. Christoforetti has served as Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery for Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Clinical Faculty for the Rangos School of Rehabilitation Science at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, and Faculty-at-Large for the American Hip Institute. He has trained over 50 residents, fellows, and graduate students. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy, a master instructor of hip arthroscopy for the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and a founding member of the Multicenter Arthroscopic Surgery of the Hip (MASH) Study Group.
His areas of research interest and peer-reviewed publication include: surgical techniques and clinical outcomes in hip athroscopy, biomechanics of hip stability, and applied laser doppler flometry of the rotator cuff. Awards and honors include membership in Alpha Epsilon Delta and Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical societies. In 2008, Dr. Christoforetti received the Aircast Award for Clinical Science for his original work describing femoracetabular impingement in professional baseball players. In 2018, he was awarded the Castle Connelly Top Doctor Award along with Top Three Rated in Sports Medicine and most recently receiving the Steven S. Snyder Award for Excellence in Education in 2019. He has been quoted as a medical expert in several national publications, including The Atlantic.
Dr. Christoforetti enjoys traveling, an active lifestyle, and coaching. He resides in Plano, Texas, with his wife and four sons.
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4.9 out of 5 (77 Ratings, 14 Comments)
Apr 2023Dr John Christoforetti has been excellent in my care delivery and management. His skill as a surgeon in the unique practice of arthroscopic hip surgery was a tremendous gift. [...]Apr 2023Dr. Christoforetti is exceptional. His PA Greg is also exceptional.Mar 2023Dr. Christoforetti and his staff are the pinnacle of people that actually care and have the expertise to proved the best care possible.Mar 2023The numerous staff I worked with were efficient and well-coordinated.Mar 2023GoodMar 2023Never have to wait to find out what is going on with what hurts. They want you to get back to normal activities!Mar 2023Dr Christofetti and his staff spent the time to educate me on my injury and upcoming procedure. My follow up visits were thorough and never rushed. They answered all my questions. Outstanding care.Mar 2023Great medical staff. From the front desk to check out, I consistently received the best care and service.Feb 2023Dr. Christoforetti and his PA are great.Feb 2023Love the staff and Dr C!Jan 2023All 3 providers made me feel much better about my post-op progress, and even though Dr. Christoforetti was called away to an emergency, each of their medical analysis gave me complete confidence and trust in their opinions.Jan 2023Very informative and encouraging Provider.Jan 2023Dr C and his team communicated with me and kept me as part of the team in decision making. Excellent communication pre and post op.Jan 2023I really appreciate the time and honesty that was giving to my mother