Bradley Paul Norris, DO, PharmD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Bradley Paul Norris, who serves patients throughout the State of Arizona.

A board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Norris is affiliated with Tucson Orthopedic Institute, serving patients in Tucson, and Oro Valley, Arizona. He provides a comprehensive treatment plan, which emphasizes conservative treatment measures prior to performing surgery. He specializes in the treatment of injuries and arthritis of the shoulder, hip and knee. 

With training in sports medicine, he offers minimally invasive treatments, including arthroscopic rotator cuff and labral repair of the shoulder, superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) of the shoulder and ACL/MCL reconstruction of the knee. He also performs joint replacement of the shoulder and robotic Mako joint replacement of the hip and knee.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Norris graduated with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from AT Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Cleveland Clinic / South Pointe Hospital, and his fellowship in sports medicine at Allegheny General Hospital.

As a testament of his continued education, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS). The AOBOS is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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