Thomas M. Spears, DO

Sports Medicine

Education

(Starting August 17th)

Dr. Spears received his medical degree from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He then completed a five-year orthopedic surgery internship and residency at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA.
After completing his residency, Dr. Spears practiced orthopedic surgery across three continents while serving as a U.S. Navy orthopedic surgeon.

Then he completed a year-long fellowship program in sports medicine surgery at Vanderbilt and finally he went on to finish his military service with the second medical battalion in Camp Lejeune, NC.

Dr. Spears will focus on orthopedic sports medicine at our Billings office.

Specialties

Dr. Spears specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder, hip, and knee injuries and conditions. His practice includes minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, advanced cartilage restoration, joint preservation and stabilization procedures, and complex ligament reconstruction. He also provides expert care for athletes of all ages and activity levels—from competitive student-athletes to recreational and weekend athletes—helping patients return to the activities they enjoy with confidence.

Procedures

• Dr. Spears performs the following procedures: 
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy 
  • Rotator cuff repair 
  • Labral Repair 
  • Shoulder Stabilization and Reconstruction 
  • Capsular Shift 
  • Latarjet (Open Coracoid Transfer) 
  • Distal Biceps Tendon Repair/Reconstruction 
  • Hip Arthroscopy 
  • Labral Repair/Osteoplasty 
  • Knee Arthroscopy 
  • Meniscal Repair/Meniscectomy/Meniscal Transplant 
  • ACL Reconstruction 
  • PCL Reconstruction 
  • Patellar Stabilization Surgery 
  • Advanced Cartilage Restoration/Reconstruction Procedures 
  • MACI (Matrix Associated Chondrocyte Implantation) 
  • Osteochondral Autologous Transfer 
  • Osteochondral Allograft Placement 
  • Repair of fractures, tendon and ligament ruptures, and other injuries common to the active person.