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4.70 out of 5

Specialties
Sports Medicine
Shoulder and Knee Surgery
Shoulder Replacement
Jonathan Chappell, MD
Sports Medicine Center
Dr. Jonathan Chappell is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon. He has experience in all knee and shoulder arthroscopic procedures including ACL reconstructions, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilization and cartilage work. He also has a special interest in total shoulder arthroplasty, revere total shoulder arthroplasty and fractures around the shoulder.
Dr. Chappell has been taking care of high school, collegiate and professional athletes for over 15 years. He has performed shoulder and knee surgery on local high school and college athletes throughout the local community. He was the medical director and team orthopedic surgeon for the North Carolina Football Club and NC Courage professional soccer teams for 15 years. In the past he has worked with medical providers for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kings, Galaxy and Anaheim Ducks.
Born and raised in Mooresville, North Carolina, Dr. Chappell now resides in Raleigh with his wife and children where he enjoys tennis, pickleball, golf, snowboarding and soccer.
- Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
- Internship: University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
- Residency: University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
- Fellowship: Kerlan-Job Sports Institute, Los Angeles, CA
- Undergraduate: Davidson College, Davidson, NC
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- 2020 NC Top Doc Award
- Nominated for the Charles Neer Award by the Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
The Star Ratings associated with each provider is the average of responses from the “likelihood to recommend” question on our patient experience surveys conducted by Qualtrics. The survey goes to patients seen in both the inpatient and outpatient setting; however, the surveys are different. The comments are actual comments received from patients. The number of responses received varies by provider.
September 2025 The doctor was informative and the atmosphere in the office was pleasant
September 2025 It was easy to discuss my issue.
September 2025 Efficiency
September 2025 So professional and easy to communicate with all questions answered
September 2025 I WOULD TELL EVERYONE I KNOW TO COME THERE.
September 2025 Thorough explanation and listened to me.
September 2025 Very attentive and explained results completely
September 2025 Dr Chappel shows confidence and knowledge in his work. I trust him.
September 2025 Very clear and kind and appropriate. Answered questions. Felt I was in good hands.
September 2025 He listened and he explained things clearly and thoroughly.
September 2025 He explained well.Thank you !!!
September 2025 He is very professional and extremely helpful. He explains everything in ways I can understand.
September 2025 Explained everything
September 2025 Honest and direct about everything including the healing process
August 2025 Easy to ask him questions and takes time to answer all your questions
August 2025 Extremely professional easy to talk with never felt rushed
August 2025 He is brief, concise, professional, and pleasant
August 2025 Very nice people
August 2025 Dr Chappell is excellent, easy to talk with and genuinely cares about me!
August 2025 He’s polite and listens.
August 2025 Dr. Chappell very talented & excellent surgeon.
August 2025 He has treated me in the past and was great. That is why I am coming back to him.
August 2025 Good personnel, good doctor. They acted really like they cared.
August 2025 Nice people
August 2025 Ease of getting appointment. Rapid response to messages. Doctors professionalism. Clean environment and courteous staff members.
August 2025 Great dr
August 2025 Staff is great
August 2025 Excellent communication and kind treatment from the staff and efficient office. Dr Chappell explains well and is courteous and caring while being honest about what to expect as I recover from reverse shoulder replacement.
August 2025 He cares for his patients
July 2025 Highest standards of professionalism and expertise.
July 2025 Because of the care I received and the helpful staff.
July 2025 All of the staff was courteous and helpful
July 2025 His whole team is so professional and helpful.
July 2025 He explained everything clearly . Very nice person.
July 2025 The staff seemed organized . Everybody seemed to be on schedule and the doctor was very communicative.
July 2025 He is thorough, knowledgeable and kind. He did exceptional with my husbands surgery with complicated issues. Totally trust his expertise
July 2025 Very attentive, professional, and friendly
July 2025 Dr Chappell is very thorough and has the best bedside manner.
June 2025 He's easy to talk to tell it like it is just all around good guy
June 2025 His patience, and caring for his patients!
June 2025 Patience understanding & listening
June 2025 He was easy to talk to. He explained step by step wht the problem was and what he had to do to fix lt. He gave me time to decide when and if I wanted the operation. He's a great doctor with patience. Thanks
June 2025 Very happy with my surgery and results
June 2025 Always explains everything to me and shows my X-rays. Professional and informative medical care.
June 2025 Because the care and outcome provided by Dr. Chappell and his team was excellent Dr Chappell has done surgery on both me and my husband and from experience he is always available for questions andl knowledge. I feel a comfort knowing we are in good hands with his care and expertise.
June 2025 Dr. Chappell was very knowledgeable and explained his concerns very clearly
June 2025 Dr. Chappell is the only doctor I trust with my shoulders.
June 2025 Very helpful, understand, and caring
May 2025 Excellent doctor very caring
May 2025 Love Dr Chappell! He listens, he does a thorough exam, and he quickly devised a plan of care for next steps.
May 2025 He addressed my complex case in a practical, effective way with good speed. My outcome has been very positive
May 2025 Dr Chappell and staff have gotten me through some very difficult challenges.
May 2025 Courteous, prompt and efficient.
May 2025 He’s a very good listener he tells you things and ways that you understand and he seems to be a very patient person
May 2025 He was very professional and explained everything to me in a way I could understand.
May 2025 I was very satisfied with the treatment and felt very comfortable with Dr. Chapelle 's medical practice and office.
May 2025 Dr. Jonathan Chappell is interested in helping me understand the best way to live my fullest active life.
May 2025 Excellent listener
April 2025 He was very nice and explained everything great.
April 2025 Professional and pleasant
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