{"id":294109,"date":"2026-09-28T09:50:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T14:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southcoast.org\/doctors\/edward-testa-md\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T05:01:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T10:01:31","slug":"edward-testa-md","status":"publish","type":"doctors","link":"https:\/\/www.southcoast.org\/pt\/doctors\/edward-testa-md\/","title":{"rendered":"Edward J.  Testa MD"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"grid\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 maincopy blogCore\">\n<p>Edward J. Testa, MD earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and his Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Brown University\/Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Testa completed advanced fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Shoulder &amp; Elbow Surgery at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma at Brown University. He also pursued international shoulder surgery training in Switzerland, gaining further expertise in the management of complex shoulder pathology and reconstructive surgery. During his fellowship at OrthoCarolina, he served as an assistant team physician for the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC, and Charlotte Knights (AAA), providing experience in the care of professional and elite athletes.<\/p>\n<p>He chose orthopedic surgery because of its ability to help patients return to their activities and quality of life that matter most to them. He enjoys the combination of anatomy, biomechanics, technical problem solving, and building lasting relationships with patients throughout their recovery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>His clinical interests include primary and revision shoulder arthroplasty, including anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement; shoulder instability, including arthroscopic stabilization and complex bony reconstructive procedures such as Latarjet and bone graft reconstruction; rotator cuff repair and reconstruction, including tendon transfers for irreparable tears; sports-related injuries of the shoulder and elbow, including ligament injuries and tendon tears. He also performs elbow arthroscopy and elbow arthroplasty and treats shoulder and elbow arthritis, UCL and other elbow ligament injuries, as well as fractures of the shoulder and elbow.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Testa\u2019s approach to care is centered on listening, clear communication, and individualized treatment. 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