DAVID LEFFERS, M.D. Curriculum Vitae September, 2017
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Academic Address: University of South Florida Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine 13220 USF Laurel Drive, MDC106 Tampa, Florida 33612
Contact Information: Academic Phone (813) 396-2496 Academic Fax: (813) 396-9195 Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
University: Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Arts Nashville, Tennessee, May 1973 Activity: Varsity Football
Medical School: University of Tennessee May 1978 Honors: C.V. Mosby Scholastic Achievement Award University of Tennessee College of Medicine Outstanding Achievement Award Alpha Omega Alpha
Internship: General Surgery, August 1978 – August 1979 Los Angeles County – University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
Residency: Orthopaedics, August 1979 – August 1983 University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California Dr. Augusto Sarmiento, Chairman
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, August 1983 – August 1984 National Athletic Health Institute (Kerlan-Jobe Clinic) 500 East Hardy Street Inglewood, California 90302 Dr. Robert Kerlan, Director
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ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS AND WORK HISTORY
June 2017 - Present Team Physician Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa, Florida
March 2015 – Present Associate Professor University of South Florida Health Physicians’ Group Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Tampa, Florida
March 2014 - 2015 Team Physician Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa, Florida
May 2009-March 2015 Department Chair & Associate Professor University of South Florida Health Physicians’ Group Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Tampa, Florida
July 2006-May 2009 Associate Professor University of South Florida Health Physicians’ Group Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Tampa, Florida
August 2002-June 2006 Affiliate Associate Professor University of South Florida College of Medicine Tampa, Florida
August 1989-June 2006 Founding Member Director of Sports Medicine Florida Orthopaedic Institute Tampa, Florida
July 1989-July 2002 Clinical Assistant Professor Tampa General Hospital Tampa Orthopaedic Program
August 1984-July 1989 Assistant Professor University of South Florida College of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Tampa, Florida
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PUBLICATIONS
1. Zionts, L.E., Leffers, D. Plastic Bowing of the Femur In a Neonate. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 4:749-751, 1984.
2. Leffers, D., Chandler, R. Tibial Fractures Associated with Civilian Gunshot Injuries. Journal of Trauma, Vol. 25, No. 11, November, 1985.
3. Dorr, L.D., Leffers, D. Rehabilitation of Knee Functions After Total Knee Arthroplast. Total Condular Knee Arthroplasty. Springer-Verlag, 1985.
4. Leffers, D. Greene, T.L., Germain, P.F. The Elbow. Principles of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation In The Musculoskeletal Diseases, 1986.
5. Leffers, D. Skeletal Trauma. Injuries to the Knee in Musculoskeletal Trauma. W. B. Saunders, 1991.
6 .Grogan, D.P., Caret, T.P., Leffers, D., Oden, J.A. Avulsion Fractures of the Patella. J Pediatric Orthopaedics, 10:721-730, 1990.
Articles in Non-refereed Publications:
1. Leffers, D. Evaluation and Treatment of Loose Bodies in the Knee. Techniques in Orthopaedics, L. Door. Ed. Aspen Pub. Vol. 2 No.2, July 1987.
2. Frankle, M.A., M.D., Leffers, D. Anabolic-Anarogenic Steroids. A Guide for the Orthopaedic Surgeon. Ortho. Surg. Vol. 1(1): 119-139, 1990.
3. Leffers, D, Collins, L. An overview of the use of bone scintigraphy in sports medicine. Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Vol.17(1): 21-4, March 2009.
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS/MAJOR MEETINGS
AAOS Meeting, Anaheim, CA: EMG Analysis of Cruciate Sparing and Cruciate Sacrificing Total Knee Arthroplasty, 1983.
AAOS Meeting, Atlanta, GA: Intermediate Energy Gunshot Wounds of the Extremities, 1984.
AAOS Summer Institute, Monterey, CA: Ankle Arthroscopy, 1986
AAOS Summer Institute, Boston, MA: Ankle Arthroscopy, 1987.
AAOS Summer Institute, San Diego, CA: Civilian Gunshot Wounds, 1988.
AAOS Meeting, Las Vegas, NV: Scientific Exhibit – Anabolic Steroids and the Athlete, 1989. Page 4
21st Annual Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida Clinical Symposium and Business Meeting, Kissimmee, FL: Heath Athletic Trainer and Team Physician Case Report, April 2009.
MEDICAL LICENSES
Florida – Current – Expires: 1/31/2018
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: July 1986
Re-certified: 1996, 2006, 2007, 2017
CAQ Sports Medicine: 2017-2026
MEMBERSHIPS
Fellow – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American College of Sports Medicine
American Orthopaedics Society of Sports Medicine
National Athletic Trainers Association
Hillsborough County Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
Southern Medical Association
Southern Orthopaedic Association
Hillsborough County Medical Association
Honors Athletic Trainers Association of Florida Honorary Member – 2005
National Athletic Trainers Association Honorary Member - 2009
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COMMITTEES AND POSTIONS HELD
Tampa General Hospital: Department of Orthopaedics:
Secretary – October 1985-April 1986
Vice-Chief – April 1986-October 1986
Chief – October 1986-October 1990
University of South Florida
BRSG Review Committee – 1986-1987
Credentials Committee – 1985-1988
Athletics Council – 1988 (2 year term)
Green Jacket Club – Board of Directors
USF Physicians Practice Group Board of Directors – August 2007
USF Health Endoscopy & Surgery Center Governing Board and Medical Executive Committee – May 2008
Graduate Medical Education Committee – June 2009
Claims Management Committee – June 2009
TEAM PHYSICIAN
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2014-2015; 2017-Present
University of South Florida Athletic Teams, 1984-Present
Tampa Bay Storm – Arena Football League, 1997-2002
Tampa Bay Lightning – National Hockey League, 1991-2001
Tampa Tarpons – Minor League Baseball, 1984-1987
Tampa Bay Rowdies – Professional Soccer
Tampa Bay Mutiny – Professional Soccer, 1996-2000
New York Yankees – Minor Leagues, Consultant Page 6
Hillsborough High School
University of Tampa
St. Leo University
Florida College
CIVIC AND PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Tampa Rugby Club
USA Rugby Football Union – Medical Committee
Sports Medicine Committee – Hillsborough County Medical Association
Tampa Sports Authority
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Florida Sunshine State Games, Tampa, 1985, 1986
T.A.C. National Track & Field Championships, Tampa, 1988
Michelob National Club Rugby Championships, Tampa, 1986, 1987