About
Jeffrey R. Padalecki, MD
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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.
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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
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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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- Fracture Care (Casting, Bracing, Surgery)
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Fracture Care (Casting, Bracing, Surgery)
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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- Hip Arthroscopy
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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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- Labral Repair
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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)
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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
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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.
- Rotator Cuff Repair
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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 Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder replacement surgery removes diseased or damaged bone in the shoulder and replaces it with an artificial joint.
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- Telemedicine Visits
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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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Locations & Hours
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Mon-Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Credentials
Board Certifications
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, 2006
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
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, 2021, 2022, 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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