Brian Waterman MD FAAOS
Elbow 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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1901 Mooney StWinston-Salem, NC 27103
Phone+1 336-716-8093
Fax+1 336-716-9329
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Summary
- Dr. Brian Waterman is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgeries, orthopedic sports medicine, and pediatric orthopedics, located in Winston-Salem, NC. He completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Rush University Medical Center and a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University. He serves as an Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso. Dr. Waterman has extensive experience in treating conditions such as shoulder arthritis and ligamentous injuries of the knee. He is a published author with research articles in multiple journals and conducts clinical trials, specifically the OASIS trial. His accolades include several traveling fellowships and a Meritorious Service Medal from the United States Army.
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 - 2027
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
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
- Body mass index greater than 40 does not portend worse outcomes for patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty.James A Rhead, Noah Dinapoli, Ani Fares, Frank Dy, Edward C Beck
Shoulder & Elbow. 2026-10-01 - Female Sex, Higher Outerbridge Grade, and Preoperative Tibial Edema Are Associated With Failure After Arthroscopic Posterior Medial Meniscus Root Repair.Morgan C Wynveen, Antonella M Henson-Vendrell, Mark A Glover, Alexis Restrepo, Andrew J Recker
Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2026-09-09 - Measurements of distalization and lateralization do not correlate with patient reported outcome measures following reverse shoulder arthroplasty.Sofia Griff, Noah E DiNapoli, James A Rhead, Garrett S Bullock, Brian R Waterman
Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow. 2026-09-01
Press Mentions
Why Orthopedics’ Next Big Win Won’t Happen in the ORNovember 10th, 2025- The Patient Lessons That Changed Surgeons’ Approaches to CareOctober 20th, 2025
- Bobby Labonte Foundation’s 2021 Labonte Roubaix Announces Key PartnershipsJune 22nd, 2021
Grant Support
- 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
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