About
Dr. Bright McConnell, III, MD
Our founding physician, Dr. Bright McConnell, III, MD, is Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and specializes in Sports Medicine and Human Performance.
Dr. McConnell received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia which was followed by a Surgical Internship and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Florida. As a senior resident he completed a Travelling Resident Program in Europe, studying orthopaedic medicine in the Netherlands, Italy, and Switzerland.
Dr. McConnell’s Sports Medicine Fellowship training was completed at the National Athletic Health Institute/Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Inglewood, California. During his time in California, Dr. McConnell worked with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dodgers, and the LA Rams, amongst many other professional athletes. Dr. McConnell was the team physician for the College of Charleston athletic teams and was a partner of Orthopaedic Specialists of Charleston for almost 20 years before establishing his current practices.
Dr. McConnell treats all general orthopaedic and sports injuries and specializes in the treatment of knee and shoulder disorders. He is also certified as a clinical densitometrist in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and His accolades and affiliations include “Best Doctor in America,” Member of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Member of American College of Sports Medicine, Member of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry and Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Working with his affiliate practice, FitMed Partners, Dr. McConnell offers preventive age management, bio-identical hormone therapy and medically based fitness and nutrition programs (www.fitmedpartners.com).
Location
Charleston Sports Medicine
Bright McConnell, III, MD
900 Island Park Drive,
Suite #105
Charleston, SC 29492
