Domenic Scalamogna, M.D.
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Biography
Domenic Scalamogna, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery. His practice encompasses a wide variety of orthopedic conditions to include general orthopedics, sports medicine, fracture care, and joint arthroplasty of the hip, knee and shoulder. Specific arthroplasty interests include custom total knee replacement as well as anterior total hip arthroplasty, also known as front hip replacement.
Joint replacement of the hip through the direct anterior approach offers patients several advantages as compared to other traditional surgical approaches. Apart from a more cosmetic skin incision, total hip replacement through the front of the joint preserves important hip muscles essential for ambulation while also eliminating post-operative restrictions resulting in a more expeditious post-operative recovery.
Following completion of his general surgery internship at the National Naval Medical Center in 2002, Dr. Scalamogna completed a course in Aviation Medicine in Pensacola, FL and subsequently served as a Naval Flight Surgeon for Carrier Air Wing ONE. He participated in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom during a six-month deployment aboard the USS Enterprise (CNV-65). Following his tour as a Naval Flight Surgeon, Dr. Scalamogna entered his orthopedic residency in 2005 at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. While at Bethesda, his unique training encompassed the evaluation and treatment of complex extremity war wound reconstruction. After 12 years of active duty service, he completed his final tour in the United States Navy as a staff orthopedic surgeon at the Naval Hospital in Naples, Italy.
Dr. Scalamogna is fluent in Italian and welcomes Italian-speaking patients.
Areas of Interest
- Sports Medicine
- Total Joint Replacement Surgery
- Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty / Front Hip Replacement
- Custom Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- General Hand and Wrist
- General Orthopedics
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- General Fracture Care
- Work Injuries
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Fellowship: St. Francis Orthopedic Institute, Columbus, Georgia, 2014, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Residency:
National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, 2009, Orthopaedic Surgery
Aviation Medicine: Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Pensacola, Florida, 2003, Flight Surgeon Training
Internship:
National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, 2002, General Surgery
Medical Degree: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2001, Doctor of Medicine
Undergraduate Degree: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1997, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science
Memberships & Recognition
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellow
Association Medicale Internationale De Notre-Dame De Lourdes
Anterior Hip Foundation
Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, 2009, 2013
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 2005
Publications/Research
- Bruce H. Ziran MD, Juan F. Agudelo MD, Wade R. Smith MD and Domenic Sca1amogna MD. Use of a Sliding Trochanteric Osteotomy for Supra-Cotyloid
Exposure of Posterior Superior Acetabular Fracture Patterns Orthopedics. 28(9):908-12, 2005 Sep. - Singh SV. Scalamogna D. Xia H. O'Toole S. Roy D. Emerson EO. Gupta V. Zaren HA. Biochemical characterization of a mitomycin C-resistant human bladder cancer cell line. International Journal of Cancer. 65(6):852-7, 1996 Mar.
- Gupta V. Jani JP. Emerson EO. Xu BH. Scalamogna D. Xia H. Katoh A. Zaren HA. Singh SV. Modulation of cisp1atin sensitivity and accumulation by interferon a1pha2A in human squamous carcinoma cell lines. International Journal of Cancer. 63(3):419-22, 1995 Nov 3.
- Singh SV. Xu BH. Jani JP. Emerson EO. Backes MG. Rihn C. Scalamogna D. Stemmler N. Specht S. Blanock K. et al. Mechanism of cross-resistance to cisplatin in a mitomycin C-resistant human bladder cancer cell line. International Journal of Cancer. 61(3):431-6, 1995 May 4.
Community Involvement
Dr. Scalamogna enjoys gardening, landscaping, general fitness and nutrition. He takes a particular interest in counseling his patients on optimizing their nutritional status in order to expedite their healing process.
Actively serving the military population, Dr. Scalamogna volunteers for the Wounded Warrior Project, as well as caring for pilots and members of the aviation industry with orthopedic conditions.
Dr. Scalamogna has served as a North American Lourdes volunteer (2013), and at the Hospitalite Notre-Dame de Lourdes (2001, 2012). While serving at the Naval Hospital in Naples, Italy, Dr. Scalamogna filled various capacities to include Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Committee Chair, Preferred Provider Network; and Partnership for Patients VTE Prophylaxis Champion (2010 – 2013).
Dr. Scalamogna and his wife live in the Peachtree City area.
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Newnan
Piedmont Fayette
Piedmont Henry (covering)
Member of the Piedmont Clinic
Media
Returning to Work Following a Knee Replacement
Here are a few tips to consider when returning to work following a knee replacement.
Treatment Options for Degenerative Joint Disease
Read about treatments used for degenerative joint disease.
Tips for Recovering Faster from a Knee Replacement Surgery
Here are a few tips you can use for a quick recovery following a knee replacement surgery.
The Potential Benefits of Hip Replacement Surgery
Read about the benefits of hip replacement surgery.
Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement: Things to Know
Here is what you need to know about the new direct anterior approach for total hip replacement.
Best Time to Get Your Knee Replaced
Read about when you should consider having knee replacement surgery here.
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Domenic Scalamogna, M.D., Joins OrthoAtlanta Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Orthopedic surgeon, Domenic Scalamogna, M.D., specializing in Total Joint Replacement, including Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement, serves patients in the greater Fayetteville, Newnan and Peachtree City area.