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Ashe Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine welcomes new physician assistant

JEFFERSON, N.C. — Daniel Caputo, MS, PA-C, recently joined the team at Ashe Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine.

A native of New York, Caputo has more than 15 years of experience in Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery.

“We are excited to welcome Daniel Caputo, MS, PA-C, to our team at Ashe Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine. “Ashe Memorial Hospital CEO Brian Yates said. “Daniel’s experience in general orthopedic surgery and athletic training will allow us to expand our orthopedic and sports medicine services to the Ashe County community.”

Caputo earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in sports science and athletic training from Long Island University in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 2001. In 2007, he earned his bachelor’s degree in physician assistant studies from York College in Queens, N.Y.

Prior to joining the team at Ashe Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Caputo worked as an orthopedic surgery physician assistant at New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt Manor, NY. He continues to work as a program trainer for Integrative Practice Solutions in Tampa, Fla. There, he teaches cutting edge Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine to new facilities around the country.

In his new role, Caputo will see patients at Ashe Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine while also assisting Dr. Douglas Turgeon in the operating room.

“My favorite thing is talking to patients and connecting with them,” Caputo said. “I don’t like to rush. I like to take my time with patients and help them explore treatment options and figure things out together. Exploring options that work best to achieve their desired goals. They could’ve come in with a story about their worst day and they end up leaving with a different outlook.”

Located on the campus of Ashe Memorial Hospital, Ashe Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine is committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care, offering a full range of orthopaedic and sport medicine treatment options. The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 336-846-0222 or visit ashememorial.org.

About Ashe Memorial Hospital
For more than 80 years, Ashe Memorial Hospital’s dedicated team of board-certified physicians, nurses and staff members have provided the highest quality medical care available to the people of Ashe County and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Ashe Memorial Hospital offers a wide variety of emergency, elective, rehabilitation and preventative health services.

Founded in 1941, Ashe Memorial Hospital is a fully accredited 25 bed critical hospital located in Jefferson, N.C. For more information, please visit ashememorial.org or call 336-846-7101.