BrianWatermanMDFAAOS
Orthopaedic Surgery • Winston Salem, NCElbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopedics, Shoulder Surgery
Chief & Fellowship Director, Sports Medicine; Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Wake Forest University Team Physician (Baseball, Soccer); Team Physician, US Ski & Snowboard
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Office
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 27157Phone+1 336-716-8091Fax+1 336-716-9329- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Brian Waterman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, cartilage restoration, and shoulder and elbow care. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and graduated with his medical doctorate from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Waterman subsequently performed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery through the U.S. Army at the combined program of William Beaumont Army Medical Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, Texas. Dr. Waterman performed his fellowship training with the renowned Sports Medicine program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He has served as a team physician for the Chicago Bulls (NBA), Chicago White Sox (MLB), Chicago Fire (MLS), and Chicago Steel (USHL). He previously received additional training in complex knee, shoulder, and elbow reconstruction at the Mayo Clinic, and he been selected for the prestigious American Orthopaedic Association North American Traveling Fellowship and Arthroscopy Association of North America’s (AANA) Advanced Arthroscopy Traveling Fellowship.
A 13-year military veteran, Dr. Waterman has served his country with distinction, earning multiple honors including the Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal. He previously completed a combat deployment with the 28th Combat Support Hospital to Helmand Province, Afghanistan in support of the 8th Marine Regiment from Camp Lejeune, NC.
Dr. Waterman is currently an Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery and Assistant Fellowship Director at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed research manuscripts, 20 book chapters, and received the institutional award at WBAMC for Researcher of the Year three times. He is on the editorial board of the Arthroscopy Journal and American Journal of Orthopaedics, and he serves on multiple committees through the AAOS, AANA, SOMOS, and AOSSM.
Education & Training
Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2016 - 2017
William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University (El Paso)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007 - 2012
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 2007
University of VirginiaBA, Biology, 1999 - 2002
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2017 - 2025
TX State Medical License 2012 - 2024
NE State Medical License 2008 - 2018
IL State Medical License 2011 - 2017
IN State Medical License 2016 - 2017- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- AOSSM-ESSKA Traveling Fellowship AOSSM, 2020
- North American Traveling Fellowship American Orthopaedic Association, 2017
- ASES Rockwood Scholarship American Shoulder and Elbow Society, 2017
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Clinical Trials
- Open Versus Arthroscopic Stabilization of Shoulder Instability With Subcritical Bone Loss: The OASIS Trial Start of enrollment: 2022 Jan 24
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Editorial Commentary: Lower Trapezius Transfer May Be Indicated for Surgical Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears in Younger, Non-Arthritic Patients.Brian R Waterman, Jelle P van der List, Anthony Fiegen> ;Arthroscopy. 2024 Mar 1
- Early Anterior Cruciate Ligament Treatment Might Be Crucial for Acute Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries: A Systematic Review ...Jelle P van der List, Rachel K Muscott, Nihir Parikh, Brian R Waterman, Nicholas A Trasolini> ;Arthroscopy. 2024 Jan 17
- Editorial Commentary: Suture-Button Fixation May Have Advantages Over Screw Fixation for Glenoid Bone Grafting Procedures for Shoulder Instability.Jelle P van der List, Brian R Waterman> ;Arthroscopy. 2024 Jan 12
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Press Mentions
Bobby Labonte Foundation’s 2021 Labonte Roubaix Announces Key PartnershipsJune 22nd, 2021- Meniscus Tears: Experts Give Video Answer to FAQsMay 31st, 2020
Brian R. Waterman, M.D., Associate EditorOctober 1st, 2018
Grant Support
- Biomechanical Analysis of Suture Anchor Fixation to the Glenoid Neck for Superior Capsular ReconstructionArthrex, Inc2017–Present
- Optimization of Return to Duty and Outcomes in Military Training Shoulder and Knee Instability InjuriesDefense Medical Research & Development Program Award Mechanism: Clinical Research Initiative2016–2020
- Surveillance and Outcomes Measures in Orthopedic Surgery (SOMOS): Development of an Orthopedic RegistryAir Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, United States Air Force2013–2017
Committees
- Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy Program Committee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2017 - Present
- Member, Fellowship Committee, AANA 2015 - Present
- Chairman, Online CME Task Force, AANA 2015 - Present
- Editorial Board, Arthroscopy Journal 2014 - Present
- Member, Research Committee 2013 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons (SOMOS)Member
- Candidate Member
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)Member
Other Languages
- German
Hospital Affiliations
Atrium Wake Forest BaptistWinston Salem, North Carolina
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