Professor Thomas Deberardino
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Division Chair of Sports Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, TX, USA
United States
Areas of expertise
- Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopic Surgery (Shoulder, Knee, and Hip)
- Joint Restoration
- Cartilage & Meniscal Transplantation
- Complex Knee & Shoulder Reconstruction
- Knee Osteotomies and Partial Knee Replacement
About the expert
Professor DeBerardino is an Orthopaedic Surgery Professor at UT Health in San Antonio, TX, USA. He is the Division Chair of Sports Medicine, and Head Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the UTSA Roadrunners, the XFL San Antonio Brahmas, and the San Antonio Spurs. He was awarded the AAOS Kappa Delta Award in 2019. He has published many publications about sports-related injuries, which is his area of interest. He is also a member of MOCA, Metrics of Osteochondral Allografts and MERCure, Meniscus Repair, Conservation and Restoration Societies. He has contributed to more than 50 publications.
Professor DeBerardino came to the US from Germany in 1985. He settled in eastern Tolland County and began working as an orthopedic consultant in 2009. He spent seven years as an Associate Professor at UCONN Health before becoming the Medical Director at the Burkhart Research Institute of Orthopaedics (BRIO) for four years. Currently, he's the Division Chair of Sports Medicine at UT Health San Antonio.
At UT Health San Antonio, he's a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Head Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for teams like the UTSA Roadrunners, XFL San Antonio Brahmas, and the San Antonio Spurs.
Throughout his career, Professor DeBerardino has maintained a steadfast focus on research, particularly in the realm of sports-related injuries. His dedication to advancing knowledge in this specialized area has earned him memberships in prestigious organizations such as the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, ISAKOS, ESSKA, and the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Not only is Professor DeBerardino actively involved in research, but he is also a prolific author, having contributed to numerous scientific articles and book chapters. His academic achievements have been acknowledged through awards from various esteemed societies, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
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Division Chair, Sports Medicine
2023 - TodayUT Health San Antonio
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Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
2022 - TodayUT Health San Antonio
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Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
2017 - TodayThe Baylor College of Medicine at The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group
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Physician Leadership Council
2017 - TodayBaptist North Central Hospital
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Sports Medicine Consultant
2017 - TodayGold Cup International Soccer
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Head Team Physician
2019 - 2021San Antonio Missions
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Co-Director
2017 - 2020Baylor College of Medicine-San Antonio Combined Texas Sports Medicine
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Orthopaedic Surgeon
2016 - 2021The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group
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Medical Director
2016 - 2020Burkhart Research Institute of Orthopaedics (BRIO)
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Orthopaedic Consultant
2009 - 2016UCONN Huskie Athletic Department
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Associate Professor
2009 - 2016UCONN Health, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Assistant Fellowship Director
2009 - 2016UCONN Health, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship
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Texas State Medical License
2016
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Connecticut State Medical License
2008
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Sports Medicine CAQ
2008
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
1995
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National Board of Medical Examiner
1990
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New York State Medical License
1990
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MOCA, Metrics of OsteoChondral Allografts (2020)
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MERCure, Meniscus Repair, Conservation and Restoration (2019)
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Arthroscopy Association of North America (2009)
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ACL Study Group (2008)
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Herodicus Society (2008)
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Academic Orthopaedic Association (2005)
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Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2000)
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American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (1999)
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Associate Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (1995)
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Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (1992)
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American Medical Association (1988)
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