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Bruce E. Cohen, MD
4.7 of 5 stars from 338 reviews
Specialties:
  • medical iconFoot & Ankle
Fellowship Trained:
  • Foot & Ankle

Biography

Dr. Cohen has served in a leadership capacity throughout his tenure with OrthoCarolina, including serving as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Operations Committee as OrthoCarolina established itself as a nationally recognized model for patient success and value-based care. He served as CEO of OrthoCarolina from 2016-2023.

Dr. Cohen has served as Fellowship Director of the OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Fellowship and sub-specialty chief for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center, helping lead foot and ankle innovation and education. He currently is a Professor of Orthopedics at Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center. He also has acted as a principal investigator in numerous active research projects through the OrthoCarolina Research Institute (OCRI).

Dr. Cohen also is a respected member of national foot and ankle research circles. He is the Past President of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS).

     
    Clinic Locations
    Foot & Ankle Institute Logo
    Foot & Ankle Institute 250 N Caswell Rd
    Suite 200B
    Charlotte, NC 28207
    Matthews Surgery Center 710 Park Center Drive
    Suite 100
    Matthews, NC 28105
    South Park | Charlotte Orthopedics
    South Park 5935 Carnegie Blvd.
    Suite 200
    Charlotte, NC 28209
    My Team

    • Admin Asst/Surgery Scheduler – Sandra Butler, MAA
    • Clinical Asst – Ariel Cuevas, EMT
    • Physician Assistant- Kelly Stafford PA-C
    Kelly Stafford, PA-C
    Education
    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -- Bachelor of Science
    • Medical College of Georgia -- Medical College of Georgia
    • Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center -- Internship
    • Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center -- Residency, Orthopedic Surgery
    • Medical College of Wisconsin -- Fellowship, Foot and Ankle Surgery
    • American Sports Medicine Institute -- Fellowship, Foot and Ankle Surgery
    Practice
    • Specializes in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
    • Clinical Interests: Foot and Ankle Trauma, Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine and Cartilage Restoration, Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle

    • Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
    • Member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
    • Board Certified (American Board of Orthopedic Surgery)
    Awards
    Testimonials

    I saw Dr. Cohen twice for a foot problem. He is so personable and listens well to your answers to his questions. I would definitely recommend him and OrthoCarolina.

    - Betty H.

    Dr. Cohen's Related Media

    Blog Posts

    Are Custom Orthotics Worth It? Here's What You Need To Know
    October 28th, 2020

    Are Custom Orthotics Worth It? Here's What You Need To Know

    Genuine custom foot orthotics are made specifically to your left and right anatomical foot geometry.  They realign and stabilize the bones in your feet in order to restore your natural walking pattern more effectively than over-the-counter inserts.

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    OrthoCarolina Opens New Pineville Office
    August 5th, 2019

    OrthoCarolina Opens New Pineville Office

    OrthoCarolina has re-opened its Pineville location in a repurposed, fully renovated location that previously housed a Bi-Lo grocery store.

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    From Cycling to Crutching
    January 25th, 2016

    From Cycling to Crutching: Battling back from the emotional side of injury

    How one man’s breakaway changed his life

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