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William Pullen I, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Charleston, SC

WilliamMichaelPullenIMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Charleston, SC

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Associate Professor, Sports Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina Head Team Physician, South Carolina Stingrays Head Orthopedic Surgeon, Citadel Athletics

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Summary

  • I am a board certified, fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. Currently, I am an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Surgeon at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. I focus on nonoperative and operative treatment of sports medicine injuries to include arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques. My clinical focus is on high complexity sports medicine to include shoulder instability, rotator cuff pathology, biceps disorders, knee instability and ligament reconstruction (including ACL reconstruction), patella instability, cartilage procedures (including osteochondral allografts and MACI), meniscus treatment, hip impingement (FAI), and hip labral tears.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2020 - 2021
  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
    Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2016
  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
    Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2012
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2014 - 2015
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, 2nd star US Navy, 2020
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Star US Navy, 2018
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal US Navy, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

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Journal Articles

  • The Evolution and Role of the Bursal Acromial Reconstruction  
    Curtis DM, Pullen WM, Helenius K, Freehill MT, Video Journal of Sports Medicine, 3/30/2021

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