Geoffrey Abrams, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Bio

Dr. Abrams is an Associate Professor within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. He specializes in Sports Medicine/arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, and elbow, upper extremity joint replacement, as well as tendon and ligament reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, and elbow. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, with a subspecialty certificate in Sports Medicine, and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), among others. He is actively involved in tendon disease research, focusing on the role of microRNA and tendon-derived stem cells in the pathogenesis of the disease. Dr. Abrams has authored or co-authored over 120 peer-reviewed scientific articles, over 30 book chapters, has given numerous invited presentation as well as presented original research at national and international scientific meetings. He serves as Director of Sports Medicine for Varsity Athletics at Stanford University, Head Team Physician for numerous Stanford varsity sports, Assistant Team Physician for the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, and previous Assistant Team Physician for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. Dr. Abrams received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of California - San Diego. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University and went on to a Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Clinical Focus

Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Academic Appointments

Associate Professor - University Medical Line, Orthopaedic Surgery
Member, Bio-X
Member, Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance

Administrative Appointments

Medical Director, Lacob Family Sports Medicine Center for Varsity Athletics (2016 - Present)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

Member, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (2013 - Present)
Member, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (2021 - Present)
Member, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (2009 - Present)
Member, California Orthopedic Association (2013 - Present)
Member, Western Orthopedic Association (2013 - Present)

Professional Education

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (2016)
Medical Education: University of California San Diego School of Medicine (2007) CA
Internship: Stanford University Dept of General Surgery (2008) CA
Residency: Stanford University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency (2012) CA
Fellowship: Rush University Sports Medicine Fellowship (2013) IL
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (2015)

Contact

Administrative Contact Maricela Luna Administrative Associate lunamar@stanford.edu Tel: 650-725-1582

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Stanford Sports Medicine Clinic 450 Broadway St Pavilion A 2nd Fl MC 6120 Redwood City CA 94063 Tel: (800) 717-0012 Fax: (650) 721-3429

Additional Clinical Info

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Dr. Abrams' research is focused on elucidating the pathobiology behind tendinoapthy and developing new treatment modalities for the disease. Specifically, his team is studying the role of micro-RNA as it relates to chronic inflammation and stem cell differentiation in the development and perpetuation of chronic tendinopathy.

Clinical Trials

The Effect of Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue (MFAT) on Shoulder Osteoarthritis Recruiting
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This is a non-surgical trial comparing the clinical and functional outcomes of patients with osteoarthritis treated with Intra-articular injection of Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue versus conventional therapy of intra-articular injection of corticosteroid.

Lead Sponsor
- Stanford University
Stanford Investigators
- Geoffrey Abrams, MD
- Eugene Y. Roh, MD
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy for Post-operative Pain Following Orthopedic Surgery Recruiting
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The primary objective of this study is to prospectively determine, at 10 days after orthopedic shoulder or knee surgery, if pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is beneficial in reducing patient-reported post-operative pain, as measured by visual analog scale (VAS). The amount of pain medication taken daily and the physical function outcome scores after surgery and PEMF treatment will also be measured.

Lead Sponsor
- Stanford University
Stanford Investigators
- Geoffrey Abrams, MD
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PEMF as Adjunctive Treatment Following Surgical Repair of Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears Recruiting
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The primary objective of this study is to prospectively determine, at 12 months post-surgical repair of full thickness rotator cuff tears, the safety and efficacy of treating full thickness rotator cuff repairs with pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF). The hypothesis states that exposure to a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) following surgical repair of a full thickness rotator cuff tendon tear reduces tendon re-tear rates. The strength of the shoulder muscles and the levels of pain in subjects after surgical repair of their rotator cuff adjunctively treated with an active PEMF device will also be measured.
Lead Sponsor
Stanford Investigators
- Geoffrey Abrams, MD
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Stanford Advisees

Med Scholar Project Advisor
Jason Thomas, Michelle Xiao

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