Jeffrey Padalecki, MD

Jeffrey R. Padalecki, MD

Orthopedics
Arm/Elbow CareHip CareKnee CareOrthopedics Pediatric CareShoulder CareSports Medicine
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Accepting new patients Available at Multiple Locations Ages seen: 12 - 99 Joined ARC: 2012

About Jeffrey R. Padalecki, MD

  • Dr. Padalecki is a native Texan who is thrilled to be practicing in the Austin area. Throughout his career, he has participated in the care of athletes of all levels, including many professional sports teams. Dr. Padalecki is a former collegiate athlete who continues to commit himself to staying active. He recently completed a Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy fellowship at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO. In his free time, Dr. Padalecki enjoys all sports and particularly loves running, biking, and water sports. He is married with three young children.

    Dr. Padalecki serves as the Medical Director for Ballet Austin.

I am committed to giving the patients of Central Texas a better class of Orthopedic care. My goal is to rapidly return patients to the game of life by focusing on the physical and emotional aspects of recovery. I try to accomplish this by building strong personal relationships with my patients, and I always encourage a team approach to their recovery process.

Services

ACL Reconstruction

ACL Reconstruction

The ACL is the ligament in the knee that controls rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shin bone), and is the most common ligament to be injured. ACL reconstruction is a surgical treatment to restore stability at the knee joint.

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Biceps Tendon Repair (Distal)

Biceps Tendon Repair (Distal)

Surgery for a distal biceps tendon tear repairs a tendon that is torn near the elbow. The distal biceps tendon connects the biceps muscle to the elbow bone.

Cartilage Restoration Surgery

Cartilage Restoration Surgery

Cartilage restoration is a procedure to stimulate the growth of new cartilage.

Clavicle Fracture ORIF/Repair

Clavicle Fracture ORIF/Repair

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to stabilize and heal a broken collarbone (clavicle). During an open reduction, orthopedic surgeons reposition your bone pieces surgically back into their correct alignment. Internal fixation is the method of physically reconnecting the bones using special screws, plates, wires, or nails to position the bones correctly. 

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Elbow Fracture Care

Elbow Fracture Care

Elbow fractures can be caused by falls on the elbow, direct blows to the elbow, and falling on an outstretched hand where the elbow is bracing the fall.

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Elbow Pain Treatment

Elbow Pain Treatment

Elbow pain may include discomfort in the area's joints, muscles, tendons, or ligaments.

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Fracture Care

Fracture Care

Fracture treatment to put the pieces of bone back in place, control the pain, give the bone time to heal, prevent complications, and restore normal use of the fractured area.

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Fracture Surgery

Fracture Surgery

Fracture surgery is used to stabilize and heal a broken bone.

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Hip Arthritis Treatment

Hip Arthritis Treatment

Hip arthritis treatment offers comprehensive care to alleviate or reduce pain and improve mobility.

Hip Arthroscopy

Hip Arthroscopy

Hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows doctors to view the hip joint without making a large incision (cut) through the skin and other soft tissues, and is used to diagnose and treat a wide range of hip problems.

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Hip Pain Treatment

Hip Pain Treatment

An ARC provider can help determine the cause of your hip pain and provide treatment to relieve or reduce discomfort.

Knee Arthritis Treatment

Knee Arthritis Treatment

Knee arthritis treatment offers comprehensive care to alleviate or reduce pain and improve mobility.

Knee Arthroscopy

Knee Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure, which means it uses only small incisions, used to diagnose and treat conditions that affect joints in the knees.

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Knee Pain Treatment

Knee Pain Treatment

An ARC provider can help determine the cause of your knee pain and provide treatment to relieve or reduce discomfort.

Labral Repair

Labral Repair

Labral repair surgery is a procedure used to reverse damage to the labrum, or cartilage, in the shoulder.

Meniscus Surgery (Repair, Partial Meniscectomy)

Meniscus Surgery (Repair, Partial Meniscectomy)

Meniscus Surgery (Repair, Partial Meniscectomy) is a procedure to remove or repair a torn meniscus.

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Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

ARC orthopedic surgeons provide leading-edge, comprehensive care in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of orthopedic conditions, including total joint replacement and sports medicine. 

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections utilize platelet-rich plasma therapy to promote healing and reduce pain.

Rotator Cuff Repair

Rotator Cuff Repair

The rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place, that allows you to lift your arm and reach up. A rotator cuff tear involves 1 or more rotator cuff tendons becoming inflamed and torn from overuse, aging, a fall on an outstretched hand, or a collision.

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Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery (it doesn't need a large incision) that offers faster recovery and less pain than open surgery. Arthroscopy is used to look inside a joint with the use of a scope (arthroscope) to inspect and possibly repair the inside of the shoulder.

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Shoulder Pain Treatment

Shoulder Pain Treatment

An ARC provider can help determine the cause of your shoulder pain and provide treatment to relieve or reduce discomfort.

Shoulder Replacement

Shoulder Replacement

Shoulder replacement surgery removes diseased or damaged bone in the shoulder and replaces it with an artificial joint.

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Steroid Injections

Steroid Injections

Steroid injections are a non-surgical procedure that can help reduce pain and swelling, providing effective relief.

Surgical Treatment of Patellar Dislocation

Surgical Treatment of Patellar Dislocation

Procedure to repair a patella dislocation, which occurs when the knee cap pops sideways out of its vertical groove at the knee joint, usually caused by force, from a collision, a fall or a bad step.

Telemedicine Visits

Telemedicine Visits

ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.

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Viscosupplement Injections

Viscosupplement Injections

Viscosupplement injections introduce hyaluronic acid into your joints to help reduce pain and swelling.

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Credentials

  • Board Certifications
    Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellowship
    The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado, Shoulder, Knee, and Hip Arthroscopy Fellowship, 2011-2012
  • Residency
    The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 2011
  • Medical School
    The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, 2006
  • Education
    B.S. in Engineering Sciences, Magna Cum Laude, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX, 2002
  • Professional Positions
    • Candidate member, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
    • Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • Member, American Medical Association
    • Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America
    • Member, Texas Medical Association
  • Awards & Honors
    • American Orthopaedic Association Resident Leadership Forum, UT Southwestern nominee, 2010
    • "Austin’s Top Doctors," Austin Monthly, 20212022, 2024  
    • Compassionate Doctor Award, Vitals.com, 2010-2014, 2016, 2018
    • Patients’ Choice Award, Vitals.com, 2008-2018
    • St. Mary’s University Presidential Scholar Award, 2002
    • Texas Monthly Super Doctors “Rising Stars” - 2015, 2016, 2017

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OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"

4.8out of 5
  • December 7, 2024

    Great customer service and caring staff!!!

  • December 7, 2024

    No dislikes at all.

  • December 7, 2024

    Dr. Padalecki is awesome!

  • December 7, 2024

    Staff and doctors did a great job

  • December 7, 2024

    Dr. Padalecki is always so professional, kind, caring, and always listens to me when I speak about my pain.

  • December 7, 2024

    Great visit. Dr. Was point on and very clear

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