My Approach to Treating Patients
My goal is to guide each patient, regardless of age and athletic goal, into the best, individualized treatment program that will allow a rapid return to a healthy, active, and pain-free lifestyle. I believe that successful outcomes are the result of treating every patient as an equal partner. Each individual has different goals and needs. While some orthopedic injuries are best treated with surgery, many can be solved with noninvasive or minimally invasive techniques, and physical therapy. I treat every patient as an athlete whether his or her goal is to finish a specific race, simply hike or swim, or compete at a professional level.
Background
Piers Barry M.D. is a Fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon, who dedicates his practice to General Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, specializing in Arthroscopic and Reconstructive surgery of the Knee, Shoulder, Hip, and Ankle.
Dr. Barry graduated from Marin Academy, and subsequently earned a degree in English Literature with minors in Chemistry and Biology at Whitman College. He completed Medical School with honors and Residency at USC.
During his residency training in orthopedic surgery at USC+LAC Dr. Barry worked at affiliated hospitals such as University Hospital, CHLA, Rancho Los Amigos, and White Memorial and Kaiser Baldwin Park hospitals. He also was able to work with USC varsity athletes from a number of different sports including football, basketball, water polo, and volleyball.
This wide spectrum of experience in different sports is invaluable in understanding the needs and injuries of all types and levels of athletes.
Dr. Barry completed further subspecialty training at a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at Santa Monica Orthopedic Group. He then entered private practice, but continues to do research.
In fellowship he served as team physician with Santa Monica Orthopedic Group for the US Men’s National Soccer team, LA Galaxy professional soccer team, Chivas USA professional soccer team, Amgen Tour of California Cycling Race, Pepperdine University, Santa Monica Rugby Club, Santa Monica College Football team as well as for numerous high school football teams.
He has published scientific journal articles and has given presentations on subjects such as arthroscopic treatment of knee, shoulder, and ankle, and hip injuries. Dr. Barry has presented several scientific papers. Dr. Barry is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and the AAOSM.
In his free time, Dr. Barry enjoys spending time with family, triathlon, swimming, and cycling. Dr. Barry speaks French and Spanish fluently.
Specialties
Minimally invasive surgery
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Trauma
Knee Arthroscopy
ACL Reconstruction
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Repair
Hip Arthroscopy
Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Knee Replacement
Hip Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Therapuetic Injections (Viscosupplementation)
Hospital and Surgery Center Affiliations
St. Francis Hospital, San Francisco, CA
Novato Community Hospital, Novato, CA
Presidio Surgery Center, San Francisco, CA
Professional Association Memberships
American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons (ABOS)
Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS)
Teaching and Volunteer Experience
Remote Area Medical Humanitarian mission, Flores, Guatemala
Volunteer Counseling, Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall
Teacher, Lycee Francais 2nd Grade, San Francisco, California
Teacher, French Ministry of Education, High School English, Toulon, Haute Var, France
Program Director, Head Instructor, Rock Climbing, Whitman College
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