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Brian Gilmer, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Mammoth Lakes, CA, Mammoth Hospital

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Orthopaedic Surgery Mammoth Lakes, CA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon at Mammoth Orthopedic Institute

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Summary

  • Dr. Brian Gilmer is an orthopedic surgeon in Mammoth Lakes, CA and is affiliated with Mammoth Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Medical Branch and has been in practice 9 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and shoulder surgery and is experienced in sports medicine, shoulder and elbow surgery, hand and wrist traumatology, shoulder and elbow traumatology, and foot and ankle traumatology.

Education & Training

  • Taos Orthopaedic Institute and Research Foundation
    Taos Orthopaedic Institute and Research FoundationFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008 - 2013
  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2008
  • Texas A&M University
    Texas A&M UniversityB.A., English, Minor in Spanish, Magna Cum Laude, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2008 - 2013
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
  • American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryCertificate of Additional Qualification in Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chief Resident Teaching Award University of Washington, 2013
  • Esther Whiting Award (Best paper on a historical aspect of Orthopaedics) 2011
  • Artful Practice Commendation for Exceptional Patient Care Seattle Children’s Hospital, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Editorial Commentary: The Surgeon Is the Method: Be Thoughtful and Methodical When Adopting New Techniques  
    Brian Gilmer, MD, Arthroscopy
  • Knee medial collateral ligament and posteromedial corner anatomic repair with internal bracing  
    Gilmer B, Lubowitz J, Arthroscopy Techniques, 8/1/2014
  • Arthroscopic Surgery Skill Acquisition In the Era of Restricted Work Hours  
    Warme W, Gilmer B, Chamberlain A, Coleman N, Comstock B, Leopold S, Matsen FM, Discoveries, 6/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Arthroscopic Examination May Underestimate Shoulder Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Pathology.
    Gilmer B, AANA Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, 5/1/2014
  • The effect of an arthroscopic skills course on resident competence in arthroscopic knot tying.
    Gilmer B, AANA Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, 5/1/2014
  • The effect of an arthroscopic skills course on resident competence in arthroscopic knot tying.
    Gilmer B, Resident Research Presentations, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 6/1/2013
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Other

  • Knotless Arthroscopic Subscapularis Repair. VuMedi 
    Gilmer B, Guttmann D
    11/1/2013

Authored Content

  • 6 Tips for Meniscal Root Tear RepairSeptember 2024
  • What Makes a Surgeon Abandon Surgery?July 2024
  • Time Does Not Heal All WoundsApril 2024
  • When Old Friends Become New PatientsMarch 2024
  • Can AI Cure Physician Burnout?November 2023
  • A Road Map for Adopting a New ProcedureAugust 2023
  • Rebranding Paternalism in MedicineJuly 2023
  • Tips for Nervous Fellowship Applicants and Those Who Frighten ThemJune 2023
  • Why Do We Find It So Hard to Rest?March 2023
  • Defund the ACGMEMarch 2023
  • A Three-Step Plan for Achieving Mastery in Surgery, Medicine, and LifeJanuary 2023
  • Why I’m Laughing About Beets in the Exam RoomOctober 2021
  • Am I Addicted to My Job?July 2019
  • Am I Addicted to My Job?July 2019
  • Out of the RyeJune 2019
  • Out of the RyeJune 2019
  • Being the Doctor’s Kid Isn’t FairJune 2019
  • Being the Doctor’s Kid Isn’t FairJune 2019
  • What Medical Education Is to Practicing Physicians and What It Could BeMay 2019
  • What Medical Education Is to Practicing Physicians and What It Could BeMay 2019
  • New Tech Beckons Orthopaedic Surgeons at AAOSMarch 2019
  • New Tech Beckons Orthopaedic Surgeons at AAOSMarch 2019
  • Before I ForgetJanuary 2019
  • Before I ForgetJanuary 2019
  • We Could Probably Mass Produce Doctors, but Should We?January 2019
  • We Could Probably Mass Produce Doctors, but Should We?January 2019
  • When a Doctor Is like a Relief PitcherNovember 2018
  • When a Doctor Is like a Relief PitcherNovember 2018
  • Is It Still Possible to Be A Triple-Threat in Modern Medicine?October 2018
  • We All Enjoy a Good Story — and Every X-ray Tells OneAugust 2018
  • The Stories Our Injuries TellAugust 2018
  • The Stories Our Injuries TellAugust 2018
  • We All Enjoy a Good Story — and Every X-ray Tells OneAugust 2018
  • As a Clinician, if You See Something, Say SomethingJune 2018
  • As a Clinician, if You See Something, Say SomethingJune 2018
  • As a Clinician, if You See Something, Say SomethingJune 2018
  • A Letter to the Program DirectorMay 2018
  • A Letter to the Program DirectorMay 2018
  • A Letter to the Program DirectorMay 2018
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Press Mentions

  • We All Enjoy a Good Story — and Every X-ray Tells One
    We All Enjoy a Good Story — and Every X-ray Tells OneAugust 22nd, 2018
  • As a Clinician, if You See Something, Say Something
    As a Clinician, if You See Something, Say SomethingJune 25th, 2018
  • A Road Map for Adopting a New Procedure
    A Road Map for Adopting a New ProcedureAugust 9th, 2023
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Committees

  • Member, Task Force on Media Based Education

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Surgeon, Pacific MedicalDisclosure: Travel and lab support for educational activities
  • Researcher, ArthrexDisclosure: Travel