Theodore B. Shybut, M.D.

Current Appointment

2012-present

Baylor College of Medicine – Assistant Professor, Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Prior Appointments

2010-2012

MHS Physicians of Texas Sports Medicine – Northeast Orthopedic Surgeon

2009-2010

Baylor College of Medicine/Ben Taub General Hospital – Staff Orthopedic Surgeon

Education

2000-2004

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY
Doctor of Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha

1996-2000

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Bachelor of Arts, History and Science
Magna Cum Laude
Honors Senior Thesis: “Dual Sciences of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids
1956-1976: A Case Study in Latourian Translation”

Postgraduate Training

2009-2010

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Fellowship, Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery

2005-2009

New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
Residency, Orthopedic Surgery

2007

R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD
Three month trauma rotation, Orthopedic Surgery

2004-2005

New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
Internship, Orthopedic Surgery and General Surgery

Research

Shybut TB, Rose DJ, Strongwater AM. Second metatarsal physeal arrest in an adolescent Flamenco dancer. Foot Ankle Int. 2008;29(8):859-862.
Shybut T and Strauss EJ. Surgical Management of Meniscal Tears. Bull NYU Hosp Jt Dis. 2011;69(1):56-62.
Shybut TB, Pahk B, Hall G, Meislin RJ, Rokito AS, Rosen J, Jazrawi L, Sherman OH. Outcome after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using tibialis anterior allograft. Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 2013;71:138-43.
McCulloch PC, Shybut TB, Isamaily SK, Durrani S, Gold JE, Noble PC, Lintner DM. The effect of degrees of medial meniscal loss on stability after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Knee Surg. 2013;26:363-9.
Shybut TB, Vega C, Haddad J, Alexander JW, Gold JE, Noble PC, Lowe WR. Effect of lateral meniscal root tear on the anterior cruciate ligament deficient knee. Accepted for publication Am J Sports Med. 2015.
Jandlahaya C, Athiviraham A, Shybut TB. Effectiveness of virtual arthroscopic simulator training in orthopedic residency education. In Progress. Grant funded by ABOS.

Journal Review and Editorial Board

American Journal of Sports Medicine Reviewer
2013-present
Arthroscopy: the Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery Reviewer
2013-present

Meetings and Courses

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Las Vegas, NV
2015
International Rugby Board Level 2 Certification Houston, TX
2014
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Seattle, WA
2014
Mid-Americas Orthopedic Association San Antonio, TX
2014
Arthroscopy Association of North America San Antonio, TX
2013
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons San Francisco, CA
2012
Sports Medicine Symposium of the Americas Houston, TX
2011
Edward Smith Lectureship (Sports Medicine) Houston, TX
2010
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Providence, RI
2010
Arthrex Sports Medicine Fellows Course Naples, FL
2010
Sports Medicine Symposium of the Americas Houston, TX
2010
Smith & Nephew Arthroscopy Andover, MA
2010
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons New Orleans, LA
2010
Fellows Articular Cartilage Course Carlsbad, CA
2010
Edward Smith Lectureship (Upper Extremity) Houston, TX
2009
Sir Robert Jones Annual Lecture and Meeting New York, NY
2006-9,’13
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Las Vegas, NV
2009
Howard Rosen Annual Tristate Trauma Symposium New York, NY
2006-2009
NYU Annual Metropolitan Shoulder Symposium New York, NY
2006-2009
Orthopedic Trauma Association Residents Fracture Course Ottowa, Canada
2006

Honors and Awards

Texas Super Doctor Orthopedic Surgery
2019
Texas Super Doctor Sports Medicine
2019
Texas Super Doctors Rising Star
2015
Houstonia Magazine Top Doctor
2015
Houstonia Magazine Top Doctor Orthopedic Surgery
2014
Houstonia Magazine Top Doctor Sports Medicine
2014
Top Ten Doctor Vitals.com
2012
Patients’ Choice Award Vitals.com
2011
Compassionate Doctor Recognition Vitals.com
2011
Healthgrades Recognized Doctor Honor Roll Healthgrades.com
2013
Top Sports Medicine Specialist in Texas HealthTap.com
2013
Theodore Shybut Day March 24 by proclamation of mayor of Lake Houston, TX
2011
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Columbia University
2004
Magna Cum Laude Harvard University
2000
John Harvard Scholar (Dean’s List top tier)
1998-2000
Harvard College Scholar (Dean’s List second top tier)
1996-98
National Merit Scholar
1996-97
Valedictorian Seven Hills School Cincinnati, OH
1996

Board Certification – American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)

Sports Subspecialty Certification
October 2014-24
Diplomate
July 2012 – 2022
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Step 1
Passed July 2009
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Step 2
Passed July 2012

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor CHI St. Luke’s Episcopal Medical Center
Houston Methodist Hospital
Texas Children’s Hospital

Professional Associations

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
2010
Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
2010
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
2006
Houston Orthopedic Society
2011
Texas Medical Association
2012
Harris County Medical Society
2012
J. Robert Gladden Society
2014

Sports Medicine Sideline, Team, and Event Coverage

Texas Southern University Head Team Physician
2015
KIPP Schools Houston, TX
2014
Bellaire Lacrosse Houston, TX
2014
Bellaire High School (basketball, baseball) Houston, TX
2013-2014
St. Pius X High School Houston, TX
2013-2014
Annual Big Shot Classic Houston, TX
2013
AAU Junior Olympics Houston, TX
2012
Shell Houston Open Professional Golfers Association Tour
2012
Humble Independent School District High School Athletics
Atascocita High School
Humble High School
Summer Creek High School
2010-2012
Houston Texans National Football League
2009-2010
Houston Astros Major League Baseball
2009-2010
Houston Rockets National Basketball Association
2009-2010
Houston Dynamo Major League Soccer
2009-2010
University of Houston NCAA Division I Athletics>
2009-2010
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory High School Football
2009
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
2005-2009
ING New York City Marathon
2008
New York City Public Schools High School Football
2005-2008
New York University NCAA Division III Athletics
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
2007

Athletics

Running:

Lake Houston 5k Kingwood, TX (second place overall)
2011
Houston Area Road Runners Association (spring series 6th overall open male)
2010
AAOS Sunrise 5K Las Vegas, NV (3rd place overall)
2008
Flying Pig 5k, Cincinnati, OH (17:00, first place overall)
2007
NYRR Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY (4:43)
2005
NYRR 8K/USATF 8K Road Race Championship, New York, NY (27:41)
2003
91st Annual 10K Thanksgiving Day Race, Cincinnati, OH (35:18)
2000
Newtown Mini-Marathon 5K, Newtown, OH (16:37)
2000
BAA Boston Marathon, Boston, MA (2:45:23, 2:48:49)
2000, 2001

EARC Rowing:

Harvard Varsity Lightweight Crew
1997-1998
Harvard Freshman Lightweight Crew
1996-1997
Crash-B Sprints Boston, MA
1997-1998

Soccer:

HJD United, Urban Soccer, New York, NY (champions 2008, 2009)
2008-2009

Administrative and Leadership Experience

2015

BCM Medical Directors Committee
Orthopedic Surgery Department Representative.

2013-2014

Rice University Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management
Executive education course at Jesse Jones Graduate School of Management.

2013

Educational Curriculum Task Force
Revised orthopedic surgery resident didactic and conference education program.

2013

BCM Medical Center Intraoperative Planning Work Group
Committee member planning new medical center intraoperative processes.

2012

BCM Resident Review Committee
Faculty committee overseeing progress of orthopedic house staff.

2005

Grafton Street Fund
Co-founded donor advised fund with mission to seek out, promote, and
support innovative and successful non-profit organizations.

Other Interests

Sports; Good Food, Fine Wine, Craft Beer; Travel; Skiing; Rock and Roll Music; History; Art and Architecture; Exercise and Fitness; Fast Cars