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Meet Dr. Sherman

Dr. Seth L. Sherman is a third-generation team physician and surgeon. He is board-certified and fellowship trained in Sports Medicine. Dr. Sherman is proud to serve as Orthopedic Surgeon for Stanford Cardinal Football and as the Sports Medicine fellowship director.

Dr. Sherman specializes in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical interventions for the knee and shoulder. He has subspecialty and research interests in knee joint preservation/cartilage restoration and the patellofemoral joint. As a tertiary care provider, Dr. Sherman offers non-surgical and salvage surgical solutions for active patients with complex problems and in cases where other surgeries have failed.

Dr. Sherman completed his residency training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and was trained by the team physicians for the NY Giants, Mets, and Knicks. During his sports medicine fellowship in Chicago, he served as assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and White Sox. Prior to joining the team at Stanford University in July 2019, he served as team physician for the Mizzou Tigers in the NCAA SEC conference.

Dr. Sherman is co-author on more than 100 peer reviewed articles/chapters and actively presents his research at national and international meetings. He is the former Chairman of the AAOS Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy committee and holds leadership positions in several other organizations (AOSSM, AANA, ISAKOS, ICRS). He is a member of the prestigious international ACL and Patellofemoral Study Groups, and the Herodicus Society.

He enjoys spending time with wife Sylvia, daughter Evie, and son Hudson. He is an avid fresh and saltwater fly fisherman.

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Board Certification

  • Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2015)
  • Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2013)

Fellowship

  • Rush University Medical Center GME Office (2011) IL

Residency

  • Hospital for Special Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Residency (2010) NY

Medical Education

  • Weill Cornell Medical College (2005) NY
Dr. Sherman's CV

A Proven Leader

Dr. Sherman holds leadership positions in several orthopedic organizations. He strives to educate and guide other physicians to improve patient care.

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