Canaan Prater, DO

M. Canaan Prater, DO, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction, with a particular focus on primary and complex revision hip and knee replacement surgery. His practice emphasizes hip and knee reconstruction using modern minimally invasive techniques, including muscle-sparing approaches and direct anterior hip replacement.

Dr. Prater is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care while utilizing advanced surgical techniques. These include muscle-sparing knee replacement techniques based on principles associated with the Jiffy Knee technique, as well as robotic-assisted and fully customized knee replacement.

He takes a personalized approach to each patient, developing individualized treatment plans designed to optimize outcomes, minimize recovery time, and help patients return to an active lifestyle. In addition to hip and knee reconstruction, Dr. Prater has experience in orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee.

Dr. Prater earned his undergraduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), where he was recognized as a member of the All-Academic Team and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll as a member of the wrestling team. He received his medical degree from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hughston Clinic. During residency, he served as Chief Resident, was editor of the Hughston Health Alert, and authored multiple award-winning research publications.

Following residency, Dr. Prater completed advanced fellowship training in adult reconstruction and hip and knee replacement surgery at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, where he received specialized training in complex primary and revision joint replacement.

Dr. Prater practices throughout the Charlotte metropolitan area and performs surgery at multiple hospitals and surgical facilities in the region.

A former NCAA Division I wrestler for Virginia Tech, Dr. Prater has a personal appreciation for an active lifestyle and the importance of maintaining mobility at every stage of life. Outside of medicine, he enjoys the outdoors, coaching youth sports, and spending time with his wife, Casey, and their three children.

Specialties include:

• Primary and complex hip and knee replacement
• Robotic hip and knee replacement
• Custom total and partial knee replacement
• Shoulder arthroscopy
• Knee arthroscopy
• Fracture care