Paul J. Favorito, MD

Paul J. Favorito, M.D., chose to be a physician because of "the opportunity to provide someone with better health". But it was an interest in the body's musculoskeletal system, and a love of sports, that led him to specialize in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.

A lifelong athlete, Dr. Favorito was captain of his college squash team, which was ranked 11th in the nation. He is also a marathon runner, tennis player and fly-fishing enthusiast, although he admits that the rigors of medical training left little time to pursue those interests.

After completing a residency in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Favorito accepted a fellowship in sports medicine with the physicians from Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine and the University of Cincinnati. He subsequently accepted a permanent position with Wellington and has developed a practice treating primarily shoulder disorders and sports-related knee injuries. He has been a team physician for professional football and hockey teams and presently serves as the medical director for ATP and WTA tennis tournaments.

The thrill of working with athletes aside, Dr. Favorito enjoys caring for the diverse range of orthopaedic patients. Some people think you have to be an athlete to be treated by a sports medicine specialist, he explains. From my perspective, everyone is an athlete.

Married and the father of two, Dr. Favorito sees patients at the Anderson and Eastgate offices.

Certifications

Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Societies

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Active Member
Arthroscopy Association of North America, Active Member

Education

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts in Psychobiology - Hamilton College; Clinton, New York

Medical School

Doctor of Medicine - State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine
Internship - University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, General Surgery

Residencies

State University of New York at Buffalo, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Post Graduate Studies / Additional Training

Fellowship, Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery, The Christ Hospital Bone and Joint Institute
Fellowship, University of Cincinnati Sports Medicine