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Struan H. Coleman, MD

Struan H. Coleman, MD

Dr. Struan H. Coleman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, with a specific focus on injuries of the hip, knee and shoulder.

Dr. Coleman has a particular interest in hip arthroscopy and hip preservation surgery and has treated many high-level athletes with hip problems. He currently serves as Director of the Hip Preservation Center at Vincera Institute.

Dr. Coleman earned a medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons and holds a Ph.D in Microbiology from Oxford University. Dr. Coleman completed both his residency in Orthopedic Surgery and a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He also is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery.

During his fellowship at HSS, Dr. Coleman worked as an assistant physician for the New York Giants. He is the head team physician for the New York Mets.

He has been awarded two United States Patents for devices developed to enhance arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Coleman currently serves as a medical consultant for Pivot, Stryker and Blue Belt Technologies.

Education

BA, Biochemistry, Harvard University
MS, Microbiology, Oxford University
Ph.D, Molecular Biology, Oxford University
MD, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City

Current positions

Director of the Hip Preservation Center, Vincera Institute
Assistant attending orthopedic surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant attending orthopedic surgeon, New York- Presbyterian

Patents

Dr. Coleman patented the technology for the CyMedica QB1 Rehabilitation System, which is used to treat quadriceps atrophy.

US Patent # 6,736,833 B2. Application of UV to Collagen for Altering Length and Properties of Tissue.

Medical society memberships

Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
American College of Sports Medicine
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
MLB Team Physicians Association
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
American College of Sports Medicine
American Medical Association
Medical Society of the State of New York

Publications

Dr. Coleman has published numerous articles and has written chapters related to the field of sports medicine and hip arthroscopy.

To view Dr. Coleman's publications, visit the Vincera newsroom

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