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Dr. Joseph Mileti is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in reconstruction and replacement of the shoulder and elbow at the world renowned Mayo Clinic. He is a top shoulder specialist in central Ohio, and has received numerous honors during his academic training and as a practicing orthopedic surgeon.
Passionate about teaching, Dr. Mileti has served as the Director of the Orthopaedic Residency Programs at Riverside Methodist Hospital and The Ohio State University and has been named Teacher of the Year three times. He was an Assistant Clinical Professor with The Ohio State University’s Department of Orthopaedics for ten years. Dr. Mileti also works with The Ohio Industrial Commission, offering continuing education on industrial and workforce injuries of the shoulder.
Dr. Mileti completed his undergraduate degree at The University of Notre Dame. He attended medical school at The Ohio State University, where he also completed his orthopedic residency training and served as Administrative Chief Resident for the Orthopaedics Department. He then went on to complete advanced fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery at The Mayo Clinic.
Since 2015, Dr. Mileti has been named to the peer selected, Best Doctors in America® list, featured in Columbus Business First.
Dr. Mileti is married with three children and resides in Powell. He is an advocate for those with special needs. He is active in the Miracle League Of Central Ohio, and sits on the Board for the Miracle League of New Albany. The Mileti family have been a top fundraising team for the Autism Speaks Columbus Walk for many years.
Dr. Mileti has specialized expertise in the following areas:
- Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Athletic Shoulder & Elbow Injuries
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Reconstruction
- Shoulder Fractures
- Sports Medicine
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Elbow Arthritis
- Throwing Injuries
- Chronic Shoulder Instability
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Labral Tear of the Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) Lesion Tear
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Location
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate:
The University of Notre Dame -
Medical School:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine -
Orthopedic Residency:
Orthopedic Surgery, Ohio State University Medical Center -
Fellowship:
Upper Extremity Reconstruction - Shoulder and Elbow, The Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Titles
Former Director of the Orthopedic Residency Programs, Riverside Methodist Hospital - Former Assistant Clinical Professor, The Ohio State University's Department of Orthopedics
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Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors - OSU's Teacher of the Year 2017-2018
- Best Doctors 2015-2020
- Riverside Methodist Hospital Orthopedic Teacher of the Year - 3 time award winner
Associations
- Board Member, Miracle League of New Albany
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Ohio Orthopedic Society (OOS)
- Columbus Orthopedic Society (COS)
Research & Teaching
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Clinical Educator
Riverside Family Practice, Ohio University DO School, Mount Carmel College of Nursing -
Research
OhioHealth Capitol City Sports Medicine Symposium - BWC Medical & Health Symposium
- Published writer and presenter in the medical community including the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and AAOS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an orthopedic specialist?
Consider seeing an orthopedic specialist when pain persists, limits your movement or interferes with daily activities. A specialist can identify the cause and discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Traumatic bone or joint injuries caused by an accident or fall may require immediate orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
What is the difference between an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician?
An orthopedic surgeon treats conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and can perform surgery when necessary. Sports medicine focuses on preventing and rehabilitating activity-related injuries.
Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program includes primary care sports medicine physicians, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists. The right provider depends on the condition and whether surgical expertise may be needed.
How do I know if I have a rotator cuff tear?
Lingering shoulder pain or pain that keeps you awake at night may be a sign of a rotator cuff tear, particularly in adults over 40. Tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis and shoulder impingement can also cause pain, so an orthopedic shoulder specialist should determine the underlying cause.
Can physical therapy help me avoid surgery?
Yes. Physical therapy is often a first-line treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injuries. A treatment plan may include therapeutic exercise, manual treatment, pain-relief techniques, activity changes and injury-prevention education.
For some patients with osteoarthritis, physical therapy and other conservative treatments may help delay or avoid joint-replacement surgery. Learn more about Orthopedic ONE’s approach to joint preservation.
How do I know if my injury requires immediate medical attention?
Traumatic bone or joint injuries caused by accidents or falls typically require immediate attention from a trained orthopedic trauma specialist. Orthopedic ONE provides specialized trauma and fracture care for complex injuries. If you’re unsure whether your injury requires immediate care, our “Can It Wait?” resource can help you understand when to seek urgent orthopedic treatment.
Urgent appointment requests should be made by phone rather than through the online appointment form. If you have a life or limb-threatening condition or injury, you should immediately call 911 or head to your nearest Emergency Department.