Geoffrey A. Bernas, MD
Present Position
Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics
School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
State University of New York at Buffalo
Specialty
Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder & Hip Arthroscopy
Education
Canisius College B.S. Biology, 1997
State University of New York Upstate Medical School, M.D., 2001
Hospital Training
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 2002 – 2006
State University of New York at Buffalo
Graduate Medical-Dental Education Consortium
Fellowships
Sports Medicine Fellowship
AOSSM Herodicus Society 2007 North American Traveling Fellowship
University of Michigan Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship
Licensure
New York State
Certification
Board Certified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspeciality Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications
Bernas GA, Ruberte Thiele RA, Kinnaman KA, Hughes RE, Miller BS, Carpenter JE.
“Defining Safe Rehabilitation for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow: A Biomechanical Study”
Am J Sports Med. 2009; 37(12).
Geoffrey Bernas, M.D., Dale Hazard, P.T., Riann Palmieri, Ph.D. ATC, Edward Wojtys, M.D.
“The Effect of Quadriceps Tendon Autograft on Knee Function”
Work in Progress
Geoffrey Bernas, M.D., James Carpenter, M.D., Bruce Miller, M.D., Ramon Ruberte-Thiel M.S.
“The Effect of Rehabilitation on Ulnar Collateral Ligament Strain After Reconstruction”
Work in Progress
Michael Rauh, M.D., Geoffrey Bernas, M.D., William Mihalko, M.D., Ph.D., Marc Fineberg, M.D., Kenneth Krackow, M.D.
MIS CAOS Symposium Poster 2006 – Scottsdale, Arizona
“Computer Assisted Cadaveric Analysis of Tibial Tunnel Lengths in ACL Surgery: A Rationale for Computer Assistance in ACL Reconstruction”
Michael Rauh, M.D., Geoffrey Bernas, M.D., William Mihalko, M.D., Ph.D., Marc Fineberg, M.D., Kenneth Krackow, M.D.
6th Annual CAOS Meeting Poster 2006, Montreal, Canada
“Computer Assisted Cadaveric Analysis of Tibial Tunnel Lengths in ACL Surgery: A Rationale for Computer Assistance in ACL Reconstruction”
Geoffrey Bernas, M.D., William Mihalko, M.D., Ph.D. and Lawrence Bone, M.D.
New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Symposium Poster 2005
“Biomechanical Comparison of Distal Femoral Fixation Techniques in Osteoporotic Bone”
Geoffrey Bernas, M.D., Marc Fineberg, M.D. and William Mihalko, M.D., Ph.D.
Orthopaedic Research Society Poster 2005 – Washington, D.C.
“Pull-out Strength of the Proximal Long Head of the Biceps Brachii and Biomechanical Comparison of Five Tenodesis Techniques”
Geoffrey Bernas, M.D., Marc Fineberg, M.D. and William Mihalko, M.D., Ph.D.
AOSSM Annual Meeting Poster 2004 – Quebec City, Canada
“Pull-out Strength of the Proximal Long Head of the Biceps Brachii and Biomechanical Comparison of Five Tenodesis Techniques”
Current Professional Activities/Committees
Team Physician and Orthopaedic Consultant- Erie Community College
Team Physician and Orthopaedic Consultant- Athleticare Sports Outreach
Assistant Team Physician-University at Buffalo, NCAA Division I Basketball
Assistant Team Physician and Orthopaedic Consultant-Buffalo Bandits, National Lacrosse League
Team Physician and Orthopaedic Consultant-International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Under 20 Championships
Orthopaedic Consultant-Circque du Soleil
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Medical Association
University Orthopaedic Center – South
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