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James Tibone, MD
Specializing in sports medicine, shoulder, elbow and knees.
VOTED A 2010 "SUPER DOCTOR" - Los Angeles Magazine
Medical School
- Jefferson Medical College; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Internship
- General Surgery, Harbor General Hospital; Torrance, California
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Harbor General Hospital; Torrance, California
Fellowship
- Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic; Inglewood, California
Academic Honors
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society; Magna Cum Laude
Faculty Appointments
- Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California School of Medicine; Los Angeles, California
Professional Background
- Sports Medicine / Orthopaedic Surgeon, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic; Los Angeles, California
- North American Editor, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
- Medical Director, University of Southern California Athletic Department
- Past President, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Professional Organizations
- American Medical Association
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Gibbon Surgical Society
- Nu Sigma Nu
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
- The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Association
Team Physician (presently)
- University of Southern California Football Team
Team Physician (formerly)
- Los Angeles Lazers Soccer Team
- Los Angeles Express, USFL
Associate Orthopaedic Consultantships
- California Angeles Baseball Team
- Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Team
- Los Angeles Kings Hockey Team
- Anaheim Mighty Ducks Hockey Team
- Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Team
Board Certification
- National Board of Medical Examiners
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications
Dr. Tibone has authored more than 65 publications, over 25 book chapters and editorships and has been the facilitator for over 130 lectures.