Dr. Theodore B. Shybut, MD

Theodore Shybut, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) in Orthopedic Surgery and also holds Subspecialty Certification from the ABOS in Sports Medicine. He has particular expertise in athletic injuries and conditions of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow, including revision surgeries to correct prior surgical failures.
Dr. Shybut’s clinical specialties include:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery
Revision (re-do) ACL surgery for failed primary ACL reconstruction;
Meniscus repair and treatment of other knee ligament injuries: PCL, MCL, LCL
Shoulder stabilization (SLAP repair, Bankart repair, labral repair, Laterjet)
Rotator cuff repair and revision rotator cuff repair
Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery)
Articular cartilage restoration surgery (OATs, ACI, microfracture);
Osteotomies (HTO, DFO, …TTO) about the knee
Shoulder replacement/shoulder arthroplasty and fractures about the shoulder
Biceps injuries and repair of other tendon tears (triceps, patella, quadriceps)
Shoulder and Elbow injuries in Throwing Athletes
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatments
Stem cell therapy
Dr. Shybut has been named a Texas Super Doctor Rising Star for 2015 and also Houstonia Magazine Top Doctor for 2015. He has been recognized with Patients’ Choice and Top Ten Doctor awards from Vitals.com and is a Healthgrades Recognized provider.
Dr. Shybut graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University, where he competed in intercollegiate lightweight crew. He graduated from Columbia University – College of Physicians & Surgeons (#8 in US News 2015), where he was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed orthopedic surgery residency at New York University Langone Medical Center – Hospital for Joint Diseases (#4 for orthopedic surgery in US News 2014), then fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Shybut is the Head Team Physician and preferred orthopedic surgeon for Texas Southern University. He also provides care for multiple high schools in the Houston area and treats athletes of all levels from little leaguers to professionals to senior athletes. He is the Medical Director for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He has previously assisted with sports medicine care for the Houston Texans, Rockets, Dynamo, Astros, University of Houston, New York University, Alvin Ailey Dance Company, PGA tour, and multiple high schools.
In addition to rowing intercollegiate crew, he has run the Boston and New York Marathons with a 2:45 PR. He won the 2007 Flying Pig 5K in Cincinnati, OH.
He is a member of American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and J. Robert Gladden Orthopedic Society. His research has been presented at national meetings and he has published in the prestigious American Journal of Sports Medicine. He is actively involved in the research and education missions of Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Shybut’s research interests include:
Biological enhancement of ligament, tendon, and cartilage repairs/reconstructions to improve outcomes and minimize later degenerative effects from sports injuries
Biomechanics/kinematics of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and surgical repairs
Use of simulators for virtual surgical training,
Surgical outcomes (ACL, meniscus repair, rotator cuff, stem cell therapy)
Injury prevention programs for athletes
Regenerative medicine/Stem cells
His goal is to bring this experience and expertise to every patient in a compassionate and individualized manner that involves people in their treatment plan.

• Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital

Southern California Orthopedic Institute Valencia

24051 Newhall Ranch Rd Bldg C

Valencia

CA

91355

USA

+16612546364

• Sports Medicine
• Orthopedic Surgery

• Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Knee Arthroscopy

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