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Meet the Team
Founded in 2013 in Raleigh, NC, Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics' mission is to provide the latest in nonsurgical orthopedic, sports medicine, and biologic treatments to help patients suffering from arthritis, joint pain, and sports injuries find relief without surgery. We only offer treatments that we can provide studies to support, and we will always give a science based opinion and not a sales pitch.
Dr. Matthew Kanaan
Duke-Trained Nonsurgical Orthopedic Physician
Dr. Kanaan is the Founder and Medical Director of Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics (formerly Wake Nonsurgical Ortho). He completed his residency and nonsurgical sports medicine fellowship at Duke Medical Center/ Duke Sports Medicine in 2013 and has been serving patients in the Triangle ever since. He is passionate about helping patients return to the activities they enjoy by using cutting-edge, nonsurgical orthopedic treatments and regenerative medicine treatments, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and cell therapy. He has performed over 50,000 ultrasound guided procedures throughout the course of his medical career.
Maggie McLaughlin, PA-C
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
As a highly experienced certified Physician Assistant, Maggie has previously worked in orthopedic surgery and emergency medicine. After being a collegiate athlete and experiencing an injury herself, she knew she wanted to help others in the same way her orthopedic provider did for her. She obtained her degree at Campbell University and shortly afterwards started her career in orthopedics. Maggie has extensive experience with many orthopedic surgeries, in office procedures, ultrasound imaging, and joint injections over the past 8 years. Maggie’s goal with her patients is the pursuit of a successful result that exceeds her patients expectations using the safest, most effective, and proven medical treatments.
Kelsey
Medical Assistant
As Dr. Kanaan's medical assistant, Kelsey is a vital member of the clinical team at Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics, and is beloved by patients for her warm and friendly bedside manner. Kelsey also serves as the phlebotomist for PRP procedures, and the X-Ray technician for in-office imaging.
Kate
Medical Assistant
Kate brings her many years of extensive phlebotomy and clinical experience to Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics, and serves as Maggie McLaughlin's medical assistant. Patients enjoy Kate's friendly personality and her passion for helping others.
Valerie
Patient Care Coordinator
Valerie is dedicated to ensuring patients receive a warm welcome to our practice by providing a seamless scheduling process, and by answering all patients' questions prior to treatment. She is usually the first staff member patients connect with at our practice (whether on the phone or at the front desk), and is a phenomenal resource and advocate for our patients.
Amanda
Practice Manager
Amanda is responsible for the operations side of the practice, and is committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care possible at Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics. As an independent orthopedic practice, our mission is to give patients the individualized care and attention they deserve. Amanda is always available if you would like to provide feedback on your experience at our practice: admin@carolinanonsurgicalortho.com