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Dr. Preston Waldrop, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
3.9 (36)
Map Pin Small Salem, VA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Preston Waldrop, MD

Dr. Preston Waldrop, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Salem, VA. They specialize in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, has 40 years of experience. They graduated from University of Virginia and is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center. Dr. Waldrop, completed a residency at Emory University. Patients rated Dr. Waldrop an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Waldrop works at LewisGale Physicians Orthopedics and Urgent Care - Knotbreak Rd. in Salem, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Bursitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Waldrop's Office Locations

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    LewisGale Physicians Orthopedics and Urgent Care - Knotbreak Rd.
    101 Knotbreak Rd, Salem, VA 24153 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Bursitis
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Knee Osteophyte
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Partial Knee Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    • Aetna
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    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.9
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    About Dr. Preston Waldrop, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1447292511
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Miami
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Emory University
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Virginia
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Virginia
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Lewisgale Medical Center

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    Dr. Preston Waldrop, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Waldrop is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Waldrop has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Waldrop works at LewisGale Physicians Orthopedics and Urgent Care - Knotbreak Rd. in Salem, VA. View the full address on Dr. Waldrop’s profile.

    Dr. Waldrop has seen patients for Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Bursitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Waldrop on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    36 patients have reviewed Dr. Waldrop. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Waldrop.

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