Philip (Austin) Serbin, MD

Sports Medicine Center

Dr. P. Austin Serbin is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. His clinical interests include knee preservation and shoulder arthroplasty. He enjoys treating conditions involving the knee, hip and shoulder. Dr. Serbin is especially drawn to helping athletes and physically active individuals return to the sports and activities they love through both surgical and non-surgical means. He began his postsecondary education at Miami University in Oxford, OH. He earned a master’s degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. He remained in Norfolk for medical school, continuing at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He moved to Dallas, TX, for his residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital. While in residency, he completed additional training in trauma surgery at Auckland City Hospital in New Zealand. He then finished a sports medicine and shoulder fellowship at University of Colorado in Denver/Boulder, CO, working with several leaders in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine.

He has provided team coverage across all levels of athletic competition, including high school, Division I collegiate athletics and professional sports, working with organizations such as the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Mammoth, the University of Colorado and Texas Christian University.

Dr. Serbin has authored and presented numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and surgical techniques, allowing him to stay up to date on the latest innovations in arthroscopic and sports medicine related surgery. He is an active member in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).

Dr. Serbin believes in an evidence-based, patient-centered approach that prioritizes the individual needs and goals of each patient. His aim is to create a tailored treatment plan, whether operative or nonoperative, maximizing outcomes and supporting patients in returning to the activities that they enjoy most. He believes the best outcomes come from clear communication and shared decisions made together.

When not seeing patients, Dr. Serbin enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, especially hiking in the mountains, relaxing by the water (whether beach or lake) and skiing. He also plays guitar and piano and is a passionate fan of college football and baseball.

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