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Thomas Decoster, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Albuquerque, NM

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Albuquerque, NM

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma

Professor Emeritus

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  • Office

    University of New Mexico
    # 2211
    Albuquerque, NM 87131
    Phone+1 505-272-1623

Summary

  • Dr. Thomas Decoster is an orthopedic surgeon in Albuquerque, NM. He received his medical degree from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and has been in practice 37 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including French. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is experienced in sports medicine, osteomyelitis, external fixation, foot and ankle surgery, and hip and knee surgery.

Education & Training

  • Oxford University Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
    Oxford University Nuffield Orthopaedic CentreSabbatical, Limb Lengthening, Dissertation, 1996 - 1996
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Vermont Medical Center
    University of Vermont Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1981 - 1985
  • University of Vermont Medical Center
    University of Vermont Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 1986 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1985 - 2000
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • JBJS Associate Editor JBJS
  • American Orthopedic Association Member AOA
  • Oral Examiner American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • Member, Education Committee OTA 2009 - 2016
  • Member, Classification Committee OTA 2002 - 2010
  • Chair, Self Assessment Exam Anatomy and Imaging AAOS 1995 - 1999
  • Member, Evaluation Committee AAOS 1990 - 1993

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French

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