Dr. Caprise earned his medical degree from the University
of North Carolina School of Medicine following completion
of his undergraduate degree at the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill. He served his Residency with
the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University
of North Carolina Hospital. While serving as a Lieutenant
Commander in the United States Naval Reserve, Dr. Caprise
was a member of the Orthopaedic Surgery staff at the
United States Naval Hospital in Okinawa, Japan, where
he served as Department Head during his last year there.
He then joined the Total Joint and Sports Medicine Service
of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the United
States Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Dr. Caprise is board certified by the American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons. During his tenure in the US
Naval Reserve, Dr. Caprise earned two Achievement Medals
and one Commendation Medal. He is published on a wide
range of orthopaedic issues.
Professional Affilliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
Lynchburg Academy of Medicine
