Debra J. Templeton, MD
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- English
Debra Templeton, M.D., focuses exclusively on pediatric orthopedics, which includes reconstruction, scoliosis, sports and trauma. She has served as a consultant editor for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. As a fellow, she received the Boone Pickens Outstanding Fellow Research award. She was also honored with the Wyeth Resident Research award.
While in medical school, Dr. Templeton was a member of the United States Olympic Development Track and Field Team and received the United States Olympic Committee Scholar Athlete award. Dr. Templeton is actively involved in pediatric trauma care at UC Davis. She serves as a member of the pediatric multidisciplinary trauma committee and the pediatric trauma quality control committee. Dr. Templeton is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, for which she has served on several national committees.
Pediatric Care
Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Spine & Spinal Cord
- Sports Medicine
- Urology
WHERE I PROVIDE CARE
More About Me
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - General
Medical Education
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA
6/1/1998
Internship
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
6/1/1999
Residency
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
6/1/2003
Fellowship
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
Dallas, TX
7/1/2004
- Member, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
- Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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