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Dr. Frank Gwathmey Jr, MD

Dr. Frank Gwathmey Jr, MD

Family Sports Medicine*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Frank Gwathmey Jr, MD is a sports family medicine physician in Charlottesville, VA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities UVA Health Sciences Center and Augusta Health. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (36 reviews)

UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Ivy Road

2280 Ivy Rd Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 243-5432

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Gwathmey Jr specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gwathmey Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gwathmey Jr

4.3

36 ratings, 27 with a written review
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Jan 14, 2025
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Dec 10, 2024
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Nov 23, 2024
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Nov 12, 2024
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Oct 15, 2024
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Oct 11, 2024
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Oct 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Connie – Oct 01, 2024
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Aug 16, 2024
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Jun 13, 2024
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Jun 09, 2024
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May 08, 2024
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May 07, 2024
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Mar 22, 2024
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Mar 17, 2024
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Jan 20, 2024
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  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Dec 04, 2022
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What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Aug 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Aug 22, 2020
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What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 03, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Gwathmey specializes in sports medicine and hip arthroscopy. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries and conditions of the shoulder, hip, knee and foot/ankle. He is a team physician for UVA and James Madison University athletics as well as numerous high school teams.

biography

Dr. Gwathmey specializes in sports medicine and hip arthroscopy. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries and conditions of the shoulder, hip, knee and foot/ankle. He is a team physician for UVA and James Madison University athletics as well as numerous high school teams.

  • Family Sports Medicine

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013

  • University Of Virginia Health System

    Residency Hospital, 2012

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Medical School, 2010

  • University Of Virginia

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Ivy Road

UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Ivy Road2280 Ivy Rd Charlottesville, VA 22903
1

UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Center

UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Center1204 W Main St Charlottesville, VA 22903
2

UVA Health Primary and Specialty Care Zion Crossroads

UVA Health Primary and Specialty Care Zion Crossroads1015 Spring Creek Pkwy Zion Crossroads, VA 22942
3

UVA Health University Medical Center

UVA Health University Medical Center1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St
    Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Augusta Health

    78 Medical Center Dr
    Fishersville, VA 22939
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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