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Thomas Shepler, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Vienna, VA

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Orthopaedic Surgery Vienna, VA

Hand Surgery

MANUS Center

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  • Office

    210 Locust St SW
    Vienna, VA 22180
    Phone+1 703-242-6363
    Fax+1 703-281-6994

Summary

  • Thomas Shepler, MD, is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand surgery based in Vienna, VA. His education includes a fellowship in hand surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) from UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center, and residencies in surgery and orthopaedic surgery at UPMC Medical Education. He has held several professional roles, such as Chairman at Virginia Hospital Center and Chief at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. His expertise lies in conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and shoulder surgery, among others. He has made several contributions to the field, including multiple publications and presentations. Dr. Shepler has been recognized for his work, receiving awards like the Excalibur Award from the United States Air Force.

Education & Training

  • Harold Kleinert University of Louisville Hospital Apr-July 1976
    Harold Kleinert University of Louisville Hospital Apr-July 19761976 - 1976
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1975 - 1976
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1972 - 1975
  • UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)
    UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Residency, Surgery, 1970 - 1972
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1970
  • United States Air Force Academy
    United States Air Force AcademyBachelors, 1962 - 1966

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1975 - Present
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1981 - Present
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1980 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1980 - 1993
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1975 - 1988
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Clinical Surgeon of USAF Excalibur Award Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons, 1983
  • Excalibur Award outstanding clinical surgeon of USAF United States Air Force, 1983
  • President Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Congenital Hypertrophy of the Thenar Eminence: Case Report  
    Dr Joseph Legan, Dr Thomas R. Shepler, Journal of Hand Surgery, 1/1/1992
  • Sudden Death in a Rheumatoid from Cord Impingement with Apparent C1 C2 instability  
    Yaszemski, Michael; Shepler, T.R., Journal of Spine Surgery, 1/1/1989
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    Cain James, Shepler Thomas R., Journal of Hand Surgery, 1/1/1987

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • "Congenital Hypertrophy of the Thenar Eminence: Case Report and Review of the Literature"
    Dr Joeseph Legan MS IV, Dr Thomas R. Shepler, Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons, Bethesda, MD, 1/3/1990
  • "Open Book Technique for Digital DIP joint Tumor"
    Dr Thomas R. Shepler Dr. Keith Nord, Dr Gary Wind, Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons, Bethesda, MD, 1/3/1990
  • "Surgical Treatment of Digital Mucous Cysts"
    Dr Charles Lowrey, Dr. Thomas R. Shepler, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Seattle, WA, 1/13/1989
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Lectures

  • "DVR (Distal Volar Radial) Plate: The Biggest Advance in Hand Surgery in the last 20 Years! Experience with 105 cases" (Visiting Professor) 
    1/7/2014
  • "Mucous cyst: Etiology, Experience with 503 cases in 39 years with simple surgical solution to this entity" (Visiting Professor) 
    1/7/2014
  • "Various clinical conditions that exemplify anatomic points as a reason to learn Anatomy well" 
    1/4/2010
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