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David A. Deneka, MD

4.8

Based on 513 Reviews

Dr. Deneka is a dual board-certified fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. His fellowship was completed under the direction of renowned sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon, James R. Andrews, MD. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and in orthopaedic sports medicine.

Dr. Deneka has over 27 years of on-the-field experience treating athletes, as well as performing the latest arthroscopic surgical techniques. He enjoys taking care of athletes, and his practice focuses primarily on the treatment of knee and shoulder injuries, as well as general orthopaedic conditions. He currently serves as an associate team physician for the Memphis Grizzlies. Prior, he served as the team physician for Evangelical Christian School for 17 years and one of the team physicians for Middle Tennessee State University for 7 years.

During his free time, Dr. Deneka enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons.

FELLOWSHIP

Sports Medicine, American Sports Medicine Institute - Birmingham, AL

EDUCATION

University of Mississippi - Oxford, MS

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine - Nashville, TN

Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Washington - Seattle, WA

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
  • Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Tennessee Orthopaedic Society
  • Memphis Orthopaedic Society
  • American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society

TEAM AFFILIATIONS

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CERTIFICATIONS

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