Frank W. Gwathmey Jr., MD | Charlottesville, VA | Sports Medicine Physician

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Dr. Gwathmey specializes in sports medicine and hip arthroscopy. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries and conditions of the shoulder, hip, knee and foot/ankle. He is a team physician for UVA and James Madison University athletics as well as numerous high school teams.

accepting new patients
4.6

22 Ratings
19 years of experience
62 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Virginia Health System
20 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
4 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

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4.6

22 Ratings with 20 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 15 Minutes

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Patients commend Dr. Frank Winston Gwathmey for his exceptional thoroughness in examinations, clear explanations, and effective communication regarding treatment options. They appreciate his excellent bedside manner and the confidence he inspires, as well as his successful surgical outcomes and genuine care for patient welfare. While reviews are overwhelmingly positive, any potential negative feedback does not appear in the dataset provided. Therefore, based on the available data, Dr. Gwathmey is consistently seen as a highly capable and compassionate surgeon.

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Dr. Gwathmey was exceptionally thorough in his physical examination of my hip mobility, his identification and explanation of the various tendon injuries in the MRI images, and his discussion of the merits and demerits of potential therapeutic options.

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May 11th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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He was patient with me, explained everything in great detail, made sure I had a good understanding of my current situation and what to expect with recovery. I felt confident in his confidence.

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April 2nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Gwathmey has been excellent!!

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March 13th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Gwathmey is incredible! This is my second surgery he has now fixed both hips, & they have been complete successes.

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February 17th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Excellent!

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December 23rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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The Dr. was exceptional and provided all the information for me to make an informative decision on a clear path forward

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April 1st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Excellent experience

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February 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Gwathmey is fantastic. He is truly a patient advocate and cares deeply for each patient.

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January 14th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Gwathmey is an exceptional orthopedic surgeon. He repaired my right shoulder 5 years ago and it's still like brand new. He's one of the rare doctors that has a great bedside manner as well as being highly intelligent.

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November 19th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I have seen six other doctors. None of them listened to when I told him about my butt pain. This is the first doctor that list. I'm impressed.

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October 5th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Frank W Gwathmey Jr. JR., MD	Dr. Matthew Griffin, MD	Dr. Vinay Chopra, MD	Dr. William Sukovich, MD
Sports Medicine	Sports Medicine	Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (22 Ratings)	2.4 (9 Ratings)	5 (68 Ratings)	4 (12 Ratings)
19 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Charlottesville , VA	Westfield , NJ	Middletown , NJ	Charlottesville , VA
Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School	Med School: St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College Of Medicine	Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine	Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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Frank W Gwathmey Jr. holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Virginia Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2007.

NPI Number

Frank W Gwathmey Jr.'s NPI number is 1528261229.

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Where is Frank Gwathmey Jr.'s office located?: Frank Gwathmey Jr.'s office is located at 2280 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22903.

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