Connor LaRose, M.D. is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. He has expertise in Comprehensive Shoulder Surgery and Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, and Hip. He also has vast experience in fracture care of pediatric and adult patients.

Before joining Arrowhead Orthopaedics, Dr. LaRose completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute (SCOI). He received specialized training in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. He also gained experience in complex open shoulder surgical procedures.

Before his fellowship, Dr. LaRose completed his 5-year orthopaedic residency program at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. While at Duke, he helped provide medical coverage for the Duke University sports teams, including the basketball and football teams.

Dr. LaRose’s clinical interests include injuries involving the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. He is currently a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the International Cartilage Repair Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. LaRose is an assistant clinical professor associated with Loma Linda University. He is involved in teaching and training LLU orthopaedic residents at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC).