About Us: About Our Doctors
Salvatore G. La Cognata, D.O.
Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon Specializing in Adult Reconstruction / Total Joint Replacement
Dr. La Cognata is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in adult reconstruction and total joint replacement. He utilizes the latest advances in orthopaedics to get his patients back to their normal lives as quickly as possible including: Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) and Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS) for total hip replacement and total knee replacement. Dr. La Cognata completed his fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. The Clinic enjoys a strong reputation for outstanding care and was named one of the four “Best Hospitals” in America by U.S. News & World Report.
Medical Degree
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MissouriInternship
Meridia Southpointe Hospital, Warrensville Heights, OhioResidency
Ohio University at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital, Cuyahoga Falls, OhioAdult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OhioWhat is a Fellowship?A fellowship is a lengthy (often 1 year) advanced course of study in a medical subspecialty. Only a small percentage of physicians ever achieve this high level of training. |
Professional Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association