Meet Our Doctor, Thomas V. DiStefano
Thomas V. DiStefano, MD
Sports Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. DiStefano received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in computer science. He went on to complete his master's degree in anatomy at the University of Maryland's Dental School.
In 1993, Dr. Distefano earned his medical degree at Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He received the AOA Ball and Chain Award as the top anatomy student and was also named Distinguished Medical Student by the Alumni Association.
He completed his internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. DiStefano completed a fellowship in orthopedic surgery sports medicine at Tulane University.
Dr. DiStefano has published many of his writings on orthopedics. He is currently involved in two research programs and has been appointed as a Key Opinion Leader with DonJoy Orthopedics Surgical. He also currently serves as a "neutral physician" on the National Football League Management Council and the NFL Players Association. He has been working as an orthopedic surgeon at St. Francis Hospital & Health Services since 1999.