Christopher M. Pokabla, MD
Dr. Pokabla is a dual board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopic shoulder surgery and shoulder replacement. He received his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine. He completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio. He then completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson, Mississippi and the Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. During his fellowship training, Dr. Pokabla served as a team physician for Tulane University. He is currently an associate master instructor for AANA shoulder courses at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Chicago, IL. Additionally, he serves as the team physician for Arlington High School and as a preceptor for medical students at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM). He is also a past president of the Memphis Medical Society and a past preceptor for Christian Brothers University physician assistant students.
FELLOWSHIP
Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center - Jackson, MS
Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine - New Orleans, LA
EDUCATION
Medical School: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine - Rootstown, OH
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Ohio State University School of Medicine - Columbus, OH
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
TEAM PHYSICIAN
NEWS & ARTICLES
- Christopher Pokabla, MD of OrthoSouth Renews Board Certification as Subspecialist in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- OrthoSouth Surgeon Christopher Pokabla, MD Completes First Image-Guided Total Shoulder Replacement in the Greater Memphis Area
- Dr. Chris Pokabla discusses 3-D printing for shoulder replacement
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FAQ's
What kind of orthopedic surgeon is Dr. Pokabla?
Dr. Pokabla is a dual board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and shoulder replacement.
Does Dr. Pokabla perform shoulder replacement surgery?
Yes. Dr. Pokabla performed the first image-guided total shoulder replacement in the greater Memphis area and has experience with advanced techniques including 3-D printed implant planning.
Does Dr. Pokabla treat rotator cuff tears?
Yes. Dr. Pokabla treats rotator cuff tears and has presented patient education on distinguishing frozen shoulder from rotator cuff tears.
Does Dr. Pokabla treat athletes?
Yes. Dr. Pokabla completed sports medicine fellowship training and served as a team physician for Tulane University during his fellowship. He currently serves as team physician for Arlington High School.
Where does Dr. Pokabla see patients?
Dr. Pokabla sees patients at OrthoSouth's Bartlett, Germantown, and Memphis-Poplar locations.
Is Dr. Pokabla accepting new patients?
Yes, Dr. Pokabla is currently accepting new patients.
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