 | Tamara A. Scerpella, MD Professor Office 1685 Highland Avenue UWMFCB - 6141 Madison, WI 53705 (608) 263-1356 |
Education
- Bachelor of Science
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1982 - Medical Doctorate
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1985 - Residency
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, 1985-1990 - Fellowship
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 1993
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Clinical Specialties
Dr. Scerpella specializes in the treatment of activity and sports-related injuries, including arthroscopic shoulder surgery (reconstruction for shoulder instability, labral tears, rotator cuff and biceps tendon tears) and knee surgery (meniscal repair, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and treatment of patellofemoral instability). She also has a special interest in the care of gymnasts and dancers.
Professional Activities
- Member, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Member, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Member, American College of Sports Medicine
- Member, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
Research Interests
Dr. Scerpella has a long-standing research program evaluating the role of physical activity in bone acquisition during childhood and adolescence, with the goal of optimizing life-long bone health.