Dr. Connolly is a double board certified surgeon in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine at the top of his class as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residence at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington.
Dr. Connolly served 10 years in the United States Army. His career began as a flight surgeon and helicopter pilot in Fort Greeley, Alaska and continued until his retirement from the Army in 2007 where he was named Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Therapy at Reynolds Army Community Hospital at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Dr. Connolly proudly serves the residents of Manatee and Desoto counties with offices in Bradenton and Arcadia.