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Meet Jon-Michael Caldwell, MD

Dr. Jon-Michael Caldwell is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine who treats pain and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. He cares for athletes of all ages and skill levels, from professional competitors to weekend warriors.

Dr. Caldwell’s expertise focuses on joint preservation and cartilage restoration, ligament and tendon repair, shoulder and elbow replacement, and biologic augmentation techniques. His specialized training includes experience with advanced procedures like ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery) for throwing athletes with elbow injuries.

Dr. Caldwell is passionate about helping patients “truly feel better and do more.” He maintains an active research portfolio focused on rotator cuff and tendon healing, injury prevention, and surgical pain management, continuously working to advance treatment options for his patients. His approach combines innovative surgical techniques with evidence-based care to optimize patient outcomes.

When not working or conducting research, Dr. Caldwell enjoys traveling with his wife, skiing, mountain biking, racquet sports, sailing, diving, and is an accomplished bassist who has appeared on multiple studio albums and music videos.

Education/Training

Undergraduate

  • Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 2003-2007
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical Engineering, High Honors

Medical School

  • Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 2008-2013

Residency

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 2014-2019

Fellowship

  • Translational Research in Orthopedics (TRIO), Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 2013-2014
  • Sports Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Los Angeles, CA 2019-2020

Honors & Memberships

  • Frank E. Stinchfield, M.D. Award for excellence in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, Columbia University / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (2019)
  • 2nd Place Research Presentation, OREF/ORS Northeast Region Resident Research Symposium (2014)
  • Donald M. Palatucci Prize, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (2013)
  • Order of Omega Honor Society, Georgia Tech (2007)
  • Outstanding Leadership Award, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Tech (2007)

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified

Quick Facts

Jon-Michael Caldwell, MD Quick Facts

Dr. Jon-Michael Caldwell, MD — sports medicine surgeon at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center

Specialties

ShoulderArm & ElbowKneeSports MedicineJoint Replacement

Expertise

  • Biologic augmentation
  • Assistant Team Physician for professional sports teams
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Stephanie Gutierrez
June 27, 2026

I had fell and injured my elbow. I was able to get into Panorama immediately, they x-rayed my arm and Dr. Caldwell reviewed and provided next steps within 30 minutes. The whole process took less than an hour. I know what I’m supposed to do to reco…

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Lynn Stasz
June 26, 2026

Dr. Caldwell is an excellent physician with suburb diagnostic skilled. His treatment provided a pathway to reduced pain and improved healing. I highly recommend him.

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Ashley Schmidt
June 19, 2026

Dr. Caldwell is a phenomenal physician and genuinely cares enough to listen to your concerns and take them seriously. I’ve been in a lot of pain and he came up with a great treatment plan that I feel confident in. I look forward to continuing treatme…

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Matt Fry
June 18, 2026

Very professional, quick getting in and out. Really was happy with the Dr and all the staff I interacted with, Very good experience considering all that has happened to me the last couple of weeks.

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Bernice La Crue
June 9, 2026

Dr Jon-Michael Caldwell. Was very informative and caring, was very respectful of my concerns. When I need my surgery, I will go to him.

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Kelly Quesnelle
June 5, 2026

Dr Caldwell is extremely nice and personable. He really seems interested in your injury and makes recommendations to help you / to follow along the path to recovery. I recommend him for shoulder injuries.

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