Dr. Chris Vasileff, MD —
Orthopedic Surgeon

Background & Training

Dr. Chris Vasileff is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center in Gastonia, NC. He completed his fellowship training at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in Greenville, SC — one of the most prestigious sports medicine programs in the country, renowned for treating elite athletes and complex orthopedic conditions.

Prior to his fellowship, Dr. Vasileff completed a five-year orthopedic surgery residency at Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak, Michigan — a nationally recognized program where he also served as the Arthroscopy Simulator Curriculum Director and faculty advisor for medical student orthopedic and sports medicine interest groups.

Dr. Vasileff earned his Doctor of Medicine from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and his Bachelor of Science in Brain Behavior and Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan.

Clinical Focus

Dr. Vasileff's clinical focus is shoulder reconstruction and sports medicine. His fellowship at Steadman Hawkins provided intensive subspecialty training in complex shoulder pathology — including rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, shoulder instability, and SLAP repairs — as well as ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery, and sports-related knee conditions.

He has provided orthopedic sports coverage for teams ranging from Division I collegiate football at Clemson University to North Carolina high school athletics, giving him firsthand experience with the demands athletes place on their bodies and what it takes to safely return them to competition.

Education & Training

Professional Memberships

Research & Publications

Dr. Vasileff has been an active contributor to orthopedic research throughout his training, with peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national meetings including the AAOS Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, and Mid-America Orthopaedic Association.