Kostas J. Economopoulos

Dr. Kostas J. Economopoulos is a distinguished Sports Medicine Specialist at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. With extensive fellowship training in complex arthroscopic procedures, he has established himself as a leading expert in knee and hip preservation surgery.

Dr. Economopoulos completed his medical training at the University of Arizona, followed by orthopedic residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, and specialized fellowships in Sports Medicine at the University of Virginia and Hip Arthroscopy with Dr. John O'Donnell. He is board-certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

His research focuses on advancing arthroscopic techniques for sports injuries, particularly ACL reconstruction outcomes, meniscus repair and transplantation, hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement, and shoulder instability treatment. Dr. Economopoulos has published extensively on graft selection, capsular management, and factors affecting return to sport, with numerous publications in top orthopedic journals.

His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on evidence-based approaches to complex sports medicine cases, including high-risk ACL reconstruction, revision procedures, and management of specialized patient populations such as female athletes with ligamentous laxity. His work combines clinical expertise with rigorous research methodology to improve surgical outcomes.

• Top Team Physician, Arizona Athletic Trainer's Association (2023)
• Top Sports Medicine Specialist, Arizona Findatopdoc.com (2023)
• Top Doctors, Phoenix Magazine (2022)
• Traveling Fellowship, Arthroscopy Association of North America (2021)
• Orthopedic Medical Honoree, Arthritis Foundation (2019)

Dr. Economopoulos maintains active involvement in multiple professional organizations and serves on committees that shape sports medicine standards. His clinical practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans that consider each patient's specific goals and activity demands, with a focus on returning athletes to competition while minimizing re-injury risk. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care that includes rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists, and other medical professionals to optimize patient outcomes.