Dr. Sunil Thacker is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine.  He is a graduate of UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, training at the level 1 Trauma Center, which included an appearance on TLC’s “Truama Life in the ER.”  He went on to earn his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, in Philadelphia, PA, during which he took care of  numerous professional NFL, MLB, PGA, NBA as well as collegiate athletes including members of the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Flyers, and Philadelphia Phillies, University of Delaware and Rowan University.  His practice also focuses on joint preservation arthroplasty in active adults.  In addition, Dr. Thacker is a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, where he helps to decide which articles are eligible for publication.

Articles featuring Dr. Thacker:
Treatments with replacement of damaged tissue with metal/plastic components

Regarding his viewpoint on patient care:
“I was always taught to consider the big picture when treating patients.  It’s not always black and white, and the same injury in 2 different people, with 2 different sets of circumstances (family, job, desire to return to sports) may have 2 completely different treatments.  When faced with a patient with a complex problem, I ask myself, ‘what would I do if it was my family?’ ”

Medical School:
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ

Postgraduate Training:
University of Pennsylvania, Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: July 2007

Specialties:
Sports Medicine
Advanced Arthroscopic Surgery
Joint Preservation/ Arthroplasty

Attending:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Ocean Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center

Teaching Appointments
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA -  Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Surgi-Centers:
Toms River Surgery Center
Shrewsbury Surgery Center
Specialty Surgery of Middletown
Sea Oaks Surgery Center
SurgiCare of Freehold

Licensure:
New Jersey
Pennsylvania – Inactive
Delaware - Inactive

Member:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
New Jersey Orthopaedic Society

Dr. Thacker is a former rugby and football player at a College level.  When he’s not working or with his family, he enjoys recreational sports ranging from beach volleyball, baseball, snowboarding, and golf to martial arts and Scuba diving.