Thomas W. Harris, MD

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Dr. Thomas Harris received his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. He completed his surgical internship at the University of Texas and served as a medical officer and orthopedic resident in the U.S. Navy. It was also at the University of Texas Medical Branch that he completed residencies in Adult Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery. Dr. Harris also finished his fellowship in Sports Medicine Training at the Southern California Sports Medicine and Otherpaedic Group.

Dr. Harris is the first surgeon in San Diego to offer anthroscopic microdiscectomy. He has spend a great amount of time working with collegiate and professional athletes, as an orthopedic consultant and team physician. Dr. Harris’ work has been published in several local and national publications. He is the author of four books, including The Sports Medicine Guide for the Everyday Athlete, Power Baseball, Play Ball, and The Skier’s Sports Medicine Guide.

Dr. Harris is currently welcoming new patients.

Education

Southern California Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Group, Sports Medicine Training Fellowship - 1979

University of Texas Medical Branch, Children's Hospital, Hand Surgery Service - 1979

University of Texas Medical Branch, John Sealy Hospital, Adult Orthopaedics Residency - 1978

Naval Hospital, Adult Orthopaedics Residency - 1974

University of Texas Medical School, General Surgery, Straight Surgery Internship - 1973

University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, MD - 1971

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish