Thomas Moran MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery: Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery
1106 Chuck Dawley Blvd.Building AMount Pleasant, SC 29464
Overview of Dr. Moran
Dr. Thomas Moran is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and minimally invasive procedures to restore joint function. He has extensive experience treating athletes and active individuals with knee, shoulder, hip, and elbow injuries, including ACL tears and ligamentous knee injuries, meniscus tears, cartilage damage, shoulder instability, rotator cuff injuries, and shoulder arthritis. Dr. Moran is originally from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, where he grew up on a family farm. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where he also completed his orthopaedic surgery residency. During residency, he assisted in taking care of the University of Virginia men's and women's athletes. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, IL, where he served as an assistant team physician for the Chicago White Sox (MLB) and Chicago Bulls (NBA). In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Moran is dedicated to research and education, with an extensive number of publications on knee ligament reconstruction, shoulder injuries, and joint preservation techniques. He has served as a team physician for high school, collegiate, and professional sports teams, ensuring athletes receive top-tier care from injury through recovery. Dr. Moran believes in a personalized approach to patient care, helping individuals regain mobility and return to the activities they love. Whether you're an elite athlete or someone looking to stay active, he is committed to providing innovative and evidence-based treatments tailored to your needs.
Education & Training
Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2024 - 2025
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019 - 2024
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2019
Certifications & Licensure
SC State Medical License 2025 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
IN State Medical License 2024 - 2025
VA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Ischioplasty and Secondary Proximal Hamstring Repair for Ischiofemoral Impingement Syndrome: A Solution to a Deep-Seated Pain.Thomas E Moran, Jesus E Cervantes, Eric Y Hu, Shane J Nho
Video Journal of Sports Medicine. 2026-03-03 - Bilateral Hip Arthroscopy Compared with Unilateral Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: A Propensity-Matched Analysis of Long-term Outcomes and P...Jesus E Cervantes, Jose F Vega, Eric Hu, Thomas E Moran, Shane J Nho
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2026-03-01 - Platelet rich plasma augmentation for meniscus repair reduces failure but not complication rates or outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Udit Dave, Jared Rubin, Nicole Chang, Nurudeen Alli, Myles Atkins
Journal of Orthopaedics. 2026-03-01
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