Dr. Giel is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He provides cutting-edge surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures. He also specializes in shoulder reconstruction, total shoulder replacement, ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration and meniscal transplantation of the knee.

As an associate master instructor at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Chicago, he trains other surgeons in modern practices and minimally invasive techniques. He is the team physician for the Memphis Grizzlies.

In his spare time, Dr. Giel enjoys spending time with his family. This includes watching his son play sports and attending as many Memphis Grizzlies games as possible. He also enjoys community outreach and seeks involvement through his church and the Boy Scouts of America. He also endeavors to serve the community through sports-related partnerships such as Memphis Youth Athletics, Memphis Athletic Ministries, Streets Ministries, Girls on the Run and Memphis Rugby.

FELLOWSHIP

Sports Medicine, Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Jackson, MS

EDUCATION

David Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN

Medical School: The University of Tennessee School of Medicine, Memphis, TN

Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Campbell Foundation, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Arthroscopy Association of North America

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Team Physician for Memphis Grizzlies 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

OPA! Avoid Getting “Pickled” This Summer

Lori’s OrthoSouth Story with Dr. Tom Giel

Video Testimonial for Dr. Tom Giel

Common Shoulder Issues – A Webinar with Dr. Tom Giel