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THOMAS D. MEADE, M.D.
 Dr. Meade serves as President and a Sr. managing partner of OAA Orthopaedic Specialists. He co-developed the 300,000 sq. ft. Integrated Health Campus, a landmark national showcase medical fitness facility. He is an avid cyclist and competitive swimmer who qualified for the Ironman Triathlon during his orthopaedic residency. He has held top 10 US Masters Swimming rankings and shares national and world records in men's freestyle relay events with fellow OAA physician, Dr. Charles Norelli.
Dr. Meade limits his practice to knee surgery, both sports injuries and joint replacements (with the rare exception of displaced clavicle fractures, where he is recognized as a leading expert in surgical treatment). His unique experience in treating Knee injuries from ages 12 to 99, affords him the insight and experience to treat the entire spectrum of knee disorders, from small meniscal tears and ACL & PCL injuries to advanced arthritis. His practice of over 800 knee surgeries annually are split equally between Knee replacements (resurfacings) and complex arthroscopic knee surgeries. He is recognized as one of the top three knee surgeons nationally performing Custom Fit Knee™ Replacements ,(www.otismed.com ) and performs partial knee resurfacings as an out patient.
Dr Meade embraces alternative and complimentary options in treating inflammation and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and is a founder and co-developer of a line of evidenced based nutraceuticals with other world renowned physicians and is a requested speaker on the role of nutrition and obesity in orthopaedic disease.
Dr Meade has helped design and develop the first “Total Kneeling Brace™” for knee replacement patients to safely kneel, in addition to clavicle plates, and surgical instruments designed for knee ligament reconstruction. He also hosts two educational cable TV programs, Real Life in the OR and Orthopaedics On-call.
He holds academic positions at
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Penn
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Hospital , published books, chapters and articles and serves as a training camp consultant to the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Please visit www.ssptv.com to view live surgery or listen to OAA physicians discuss current issues related to orthopaedics on our two televised cable TV programs, "Real Life in the OR" and "Orthopaedics On-Call". All programs are archived to download and view at your convenience.
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Education
Undergraduate:
The Pennsylvania State University; State College, PA
Medical School:
Jefferson Medical College; Philadelphia, PA
Internship:
The Allentown Affiliated Hospitals; Allentown, PA
Residency:
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship – Sports Medicine:
Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center; Cincinnati, OH
Board Certifications:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
National Board of Medical Examiners
Professional Societies:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American College of Sports Medicine – Fellow
Association of Hospital Health and Fitness
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
Jefferson Orthopaedic Society
American Medical Association
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