Tamara Simpson, MD

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Simpson is an accomplished Orthopedic Surgeon at Good Shepherd Orthopedics with more than 20 years of experience caring for patients of all ages.

EDUCATION

Fellowships
Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
2004

UCSF Sports Medicine Fellowship
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
2003

Residency
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, Oregon
2002

Internship
General Surgery/Orthopedic Surgeon
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, Oregon
1998

Doctor of Medicine
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, Oregon
1997

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
1991

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

• Acute Sports Injuries
• Meniscal Tears
• Knee Ligament Tears: ACL, PCL, LCL, and MCL
• Shoulder Injuries
• Elbow Injuries
• Wrist Injuries
• Tendon Ruptures
• Orthopedic Trauma: Fractures and Dislocations

PROCEDURES OFFERED

• Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
• Meniscal Repair
• ACL Reconstruction
• Non-surgical and Surgical Management of Fractures & Dislocations
• Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Reconstruction (PARS)
• Distal Biceps
• Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
• Carpal Tunnel Releases, Cubital Tunnel Release, and Trigger Finger Release
• Joint Injections