Zachary V. Braig, MD

Sports Medicine Surgeon, specializing in conditions of the hip, knee and shoulder

Areas of Focus: Hip, Knee, Shoulder

Locations: Virginia Beach

About Dr. Braig

Dr. Zachary V. Braig is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in advanced arthroscopic procedures of the hip, knee, and shoulder. He has a particular focus on arthroscopic hip preservation surgery. Dr. Braig’s expertise lies in utilizing cutting-edge, minimally invasive techniques for complex joint injuries.

His approach is grounded in a commitment to individualized care, and partnering with patients. Dr. Braig provides compassionate, personalized treatment to help everyone—from elite athletes to weekend warriors—return to the activities they love with confidence and comfort.

Area of Specialization

Hip

  • Arthroscopic surgery
  • Labral injuries (repair, augmentation, and reconstruction)
  • Comprehensive correction of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
  • Capsular repair and plication
  • Gluteal tendon (hip abductor tendon) injuries
  • Proximal hamstring injuries

Knee

  • Arthroscopic surgery
  • ACL injuries
  • PCL injuries
  • MCL injuries
  • Posterolateral corner injuries
  • Multiligament knee injuries
  • Meniscus injuries (repair, meniscectomy, and transplant)
  • Cartilage restoration (osteochondral allograft transplant and autologous chondrocyte implantation)
  • Patellar instability correction (medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction and tibial tubercle osteotomy)
  • Knee realignment surgery (high tibial osteotomy and distal femoral osteotomy)
  • Quadriceps tendon and patellar tendon repair

Shoulder

  • Arthroscopic surgery
  • Shoulder instability (labral repair, Latarjet procedure)
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries
  • Pectoralis tendon injuries
  • Superior labrum (SLAP) injuries
  • Biceps tendon injuries
  • Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
  • Shoulder replacement

For more on Dr. Braig, see his full bio

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Education

Fellowship

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Residency

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Medical School

Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA

Undergraduate

College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

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