Biographical summary
Adam J. Tagliero, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with an expertise in sports medicine. Dr. Tagliero attended medical school at FIU, he completed training in Orthopedic surgery here at the Mayo Clinic and
subspecialty training within the field of Sports Medicine at the University of Virginia.
Dr. Tagliero is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon with a focus on knee and shoulder issues. His expertise extends to complex knee surgery, including ligament reconstruction and addressing patellofemoral instability. Additionally, Dr. Tagliero specializes in shoulder surgery, encompassing both open and arthroscopic treatment for shoulder instability, biceps or rotator cuff pathology, and shoulder arthritis. Dr. Tagliero's practice encompasses patients of all ages from pediatrics to adult life.
Key Focus Areas:
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Patellofemoral Instability Treatment
- Shoulder surgery, including arthroscopic procedures
- Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Sports Medicine
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- ACL surgery
- Knee arthroscopy
- Knee osteotomy
- Kneecap realignment surgery
- Meniscectomy
- Meniscus repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder labral repair
- Shoulder replacement surgery
- Shoulder surgery
Interests
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Patellofemoral Instability Treatment
- Shoulder surgery, including arthroscopic procedures
- Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Sports Medicine
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2023
Fellowship - Orthopedic Surgery Sports MedicineUniversity of Virginia
- 2022
ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2017
MDFlorida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- 2011
BS - BiologyUniversity of Florida
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2022
Outstanding Achievement Award in Clinical CompetencyMayo Clinic
- 2022
Emerging LeaderAmerican Orthopaedic Association
- 2022
Resident Paper Award FinalistAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- 2021
Education Grant Award RecipientMid America Orthopedic Association
- 2019
Physician in Training Research Award FinalistMid America Orthopedic Association
- 2017
Excellence in Teaching Award RecipientHerbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- 2017
Dan Castellanos Ph.D. Professionalism Award RecipientHerbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- 2017
Outstanding Research Award RecipientHerbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- 2017
Graduate Student Leader of the YearFlorida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- 2017
Chairman’s Recognition Award RecipientFlorida Board of Medicine
- 2016
Peer Academic Advice Program Professionalism and Leadership AwardFlorida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- 2016
Chairman’s Recognition Award RecipientFlorida Board of Medicine
- 2016
Epsilon Florida Chapter PresidentAlpha Omega Alpha
- 2016
Epsilon Florida Chapter Junior Class InducteeAlpha Omega Alpha
- 2016
Thomas Brown McClelland Scholarship Award Recipient Surgery Clerkship Student of the YearRotary Club
- 2015
Tutor of the YearFlorida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- 2015
Dan Castellanos Ph.D. Professionalism Award RecipientHerbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- 2015
Thomas Brown McClelland Scholarship Award RecipientRotary Club
- 2014
Office of Student Affairs Student Life Award NomineeHerbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- 2013
Research HonorsFlorida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- 2013
Class Rank: 2nd Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
- 2010
Florida Blue Key Honorary Society InducteeUniversity of Florida
- 2007
Florida Bright Futures Merit ScholarUniversity of Florida
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Committee MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Orthopedic Residency
- 2024 - 2027
MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- 2024 - 2027
MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- 2024 - present
MemberOASIS 4.0 Preop Workgroup, Unit Committees, Department of Nursing
- 2024 - present
MemberOASIS 4.0 Exec – Workgroup, Unit Committees, Department of Nursing
- 2024 - present
MemberOASIS 4.0 Post-Op Workgroup, Unit Committees, Department of Nursing
- 2023
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 2023
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society
- 2023 - present
CandidateInternational Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- 2022 - present
Candidate MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- 2022 - present
Resident MemberArthroscopy Association of North America
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Association, Emerging Leaders Program
Publications