Summary

Dr. Thomas DeBerardino MD is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and retired U.S. Army Colonel based in San Antonio, Texas. With more than 35 years of expertise in sports medicine, he specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and hip as well as advanced reconstructive procedures

Dr. DeBerardino earned his B.S. at the United States Military Academy at West Point (1985) and his M.D. from New York Medical College. He completed his internship and orthopaedic residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, then pursued a two-year John A. Feagin, Jr. Sports Medicine Fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center and Keller Army Hospital. As Chief of Sports Medicine at Brooke AMC and later Head Team Physician at West Point Athletics, he honed his skills treating elite athletes and service members.

After retiring from the Army in 2009, Dr. DeBerardino served seven years as Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Assistant Sports Medicine Fellowship Director at the University of Connecticut Medical Center, where he also cared for UConn’s athletic teams. In 2016 he returned to San Antonio and now holds the title of Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Health San Antonio, guiding residents, fellows, and colleagues in the latest joint-preserving techniques.

A pioneer in both open and arthroscopic knee and shoulder procedures, Dr. DeBerardino has authored over 95 peer-reviewed papers and numerous book chapters. He regularly speaks at national and international symposia, sharing research on clinical outcomes and surgical innovations.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. DeBerardino in San Antonio, please contact his office—early expert intervention can restore function and active lifestyles.

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Office Location

UT Health at Kyle Seale Parkway

7946 N Loop 1604 WSan Antonio, TX 78249

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 37 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu, HI
  • 19 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas M DeBerardino

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Sana
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas M DeBerardino has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas M DeBerardino has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • ACL Reconstruction or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft)
  • Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
  • Clinical Research
  • Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rotator Cuff Problem (Shoulder Impingement Syndrome)
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu, HI1995

Medical School

New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 1989

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What languages does Dr. Thomas DeBerardino speak?
Dr. Thomas DeBerardino speaks Spanish and English.
Where is Dr. Thomas DeBerardino's office located?
Dr. Thomas DeBerardino's office is located at 7946 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX, 78249.

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