Dr. DeBernardis is a fellowship trained, board certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in all conditions of the shoulder and elbow. He received his medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Jefferson Health of New Jersey where he served as Chief Resident and was charged with overseeing residency research activity. During medical school and residency training, Dr. DeBernardis scored in the top 10% in the nation on his medical and orthopedic board examinations. Following residency, he completed fellowship training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at the Cincinnati Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship, where he studied with experts in the field performing over 900 complex and fundamental shoulder and elbow surgeries.
His clinical interests include shoulder and elbow replacement, fracture care, and minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgeries of the shoulder and elbow. He has particular interest in the treatment of sports-related injuries of the upper extremity in throwing athletes.
Dr. DeBernardis is actively involved in orthopedic research and furthering the field of shoulder and elbow surgery. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in major orthopedic journals and has been the recipient of several grants allowing him to present his research at national orthopedic society meetings.
Professional Profile
Education
- Fellowship, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Cincinnati Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship, Cincinnati, OH
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Health of New Jersey, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Stratford, NJ
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ
Titles & Certifications
- Board Certified, American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Professional Associations
- American Medical Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- Eastern Orthopedic Association
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Education
- Fellowship, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Cincinnati Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship, Cincinnati, OH
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Health of New Jersey, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Stratford, NJ
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ
Titles & Certifications
- Board Certified, American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Professional Associations
- American Medical Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- Eastern Orthopedic Association
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Peer-Reviewed Publications
1. DeBernardis, DA, Horneff, JG, Davis, DE, Ramsey, ML, Pontes, MC, Austin, L; Revision Total Elbow Arthroplasty Failure Rates: The Impact of Primary Arthroplasty Failure Etiology on Subsequent Revisions. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Feb; 29(2):321-328. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2019.10.010. PMID: 31843239
2. DeBernardis, DA, Rivlin, M; The Application of Telemedicine in Upper Extremity Surgery. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2020 April; 8(Suppl1):313-314. doi: 10.22038/abjs.2020.47801.2355. PMID: 32607401
3. DeBernardis, DA, Stark, M, Ford, E, McDowell, C, McMillan, S; Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation of Painful Subchondral Bone Marrow Edema of the Knee. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2020 Oct 5; 2(5):e583-e590. doi: 10.1016/j.asmr.2020.07.006. PMID: 33134998
4. Stark, M, DeBernardis, DA, McDowell, C, Ford, E, McMillan, S; Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation of Subchondral Bone Marrow Edema Utilizing an Injectable, Synthetic, Biocompatible Hyaluronic Acid-based Bone Graft Substitute. Arthrosc Tech. 2020 Oct 22; 9(11):e1645-e1650. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.07.005. PMID: 33294321
5. DeBernardis, DA, Sandrowski, K, Padegimas, EM, Rivlin, M; A Simplified Technique for Patient Positioning During Olecranon Fracture Fixation. Techniques in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery. 2020 Dec; 21(4):107-111. doi: 10.1097/BTE.0000000000000199
6. DeBernardis, DA, Stenson, JF, Cheesman, QT, Austin, LS; The Opioid Risk Tool: Can This Validated Tool Predict Post-operative Opioid Dependence Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair? Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2021 June. doi: 10.22038/ABJS.2021.55165.2746. PMID: 35291245
7. DeBernardis, DA, Santoro, AJ, Minissale, NM, Kirsch, JM, Cheesman, QT, Alberta, FG, Austin, L; Mid-term Outcomes and Survivorship of Arthroscopic Elbow Debridement: A Comparison of Post-Traumatic Versus Primary Degenerative Osteoarthritis. JSES Int. 2021 Sep 29;6(1):175-181. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2021.07.018. eCollection 2022 Jan. PMID: 35141693
8. Paul, R, DeBernardis, DA, Hameed, D, Clements, A, Kamel, S, Freedman, K, Bishop, M; Latarjet Treatment of Anterior Shoulder Instability: The Effect of Pre-Operative MRI Coracoid Dimensions on Post-Operative Outcomes. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Jul; 10(7): 23259671221083967. doi: 10.1177/23259671221083967. PMID: 35923867
9. Stenson, JF, Lynch, JC, Cheesman, QT, DeBernardis, DA, Kachooei, A, Austin, LS, Rivlin, M; Biomechanical Comparison of Elbow Stability Constructs. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2022 Mar 2;S1058-2746(22)00263-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.01.145. PMID: 35247577
10. Buddle, VP, DeBernardis, DA, Lutsky, K, Beredjiklian, PK, Matzon, JL; Effectiveness of Corticosteroid Injections in Diabetic Patients with DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis. J Hand Surg Am. 2022 May 6;S0363-5023(22)00157-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.02.018. PMID: 35534325
11. DeBernardis, DA, Hameed, D, Radack, T, Austin, LS; Mediastinal Compromise Following Medial Clavicle Fractures: Should We Be Concerned? Orthopedics. Accepted for Publication March 2022
