Associate Professor
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery
Academic office:
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
and Rehabilitation
985640 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5640
Board certification:
Dr. Tao is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Medical school:
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 2007-2011
Residency:
Duke University, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Durham, NC, 2011-2016
Fellowship:
Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship, New York, NY, 2016-2017
Clinical expertise:
Dr. Tao specializes in athletic knee issues including ACL tears, multi-ligament knee injuries, complex cartilage defects and malalignment. He also specializes in arthroscopic shoulder surgery including shoulder instability, rotator cuff pathology and biceps disease. His special interests include biologic therapy and pharmaceutical therapy to minimize inflammation and promote healing.