Biographical summary
Meagan E. Tibbo, M.D., M.S., is an orthopedic oncologist and adult reconstructive surgeon specializing in treatment of musculoskeletal tumors, failed joint replacements, and advanced hip and knee arthritis. Dr. Tibbo's expertise is in complex revision hip and knee replacement, limb-preserving tumor surgery, treatment of peri-acetabular metastatic disease, and robotic-assisted arthroplasty. She completed fellowships in adult reconstruction at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, and in musculoskeletal oncology at the University of Miami. Dr. Tibbo holds a Master of Science from the Mayo Clinic for her work in arthrofibrosis (joint
stiffness). Her research focuses on treatment of complications after hip and knee replacement, as well as reconstruction following soft-tissue tumor resection. She is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, and reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed publications.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Arthroplasty
- Bone metastasis surgery
- Bone reconstruction
- Hip replacement
- Hip replacement revision
- Knee replacement
- Knee replacement revision
- Pelvic tumor surgery
- Peripheral nerve tumor surgery
- Soft tissue sarcoma surgery
Interests
- Bone and soft tissue sarcoma (adult and pediatric)
- Pelvic, sacral, and extremity tumor surgery
- Benign bone and soft tissue tumors
- Metastatic disease to bone
- Periprosthetic joint infection
- Complex hip and knee replacement
- Failed hip and knee replacements
- Custom pelvic and extremity endoprostheses
- CT-guided tumor and joint replacement surgery
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2023
Fellow - Orthopedic OncologyUniversity of Miami
- 2022
Fellow - Adult ReconstructionMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush
- 2021
ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2020
MS - Orthopedic SurgeryMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- 2016
MDEmory University School of Medicine
- 2011
AB - Biological ScienceDartmouth College
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2022
Jorge Galante Best Research Project AwardMidwest Orthopedics at Rush
- 2021
Orthopedic Knowledge AwardMayo Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- 2021
Mark B. Coventry Clinical Research AwardMayo Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- 2020
Mid-America Orthopaedic Association's Senior Education Grant RecipientMid-America Orthopaedic Association
- 2018
Robert J. Filberg Vancouver Foundation Fellowship AwardMayo Clinic Graduate School of Medical Education
- 2016
Magna Cum LaudeEmory University School of Medicine
- 2013
The Ralph Cohen Anatomy AwardEmory University School of Medicine
- 2011
Magna Cum LaudeDartmouth College
- 2011
Mickey Price/Keith Kurowski AwardDartmouth College
- 2010
Rufus Choate Scholar, Top 5% of the ClassDartmouth College
- 2009
James O. Freedman HonorsDartmouth College
- 2007
Dartmouth / Arthur G. Eastman 1916 Memorial Scholarship for Academic ExcellenceDartmouth College
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Faculty AdvisorMCASOM Student Community, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
- 2024
DelegateBirmingham Orthopaedic Oncology Meeting (BOOM), Royal College of Surgeons of England
- 2024 - present
MemberMusculoskeletal/Rheumatic Diseases Task Force, Mayo Clinic Pharmaceutical Formulary Subcommittee's (MCPFS)
- 2024 - 2025
VolunteerPerry Outreach Program, The Perry Initiative, Mayo Clinic Arizona
- 2024 - 2025
VolunteerPerry Initiative Medical Student Outreach Program, The Perry Initiative, Mayo Clinic Arizona
- 2023 - present
Candidate MemberMusculoskeletal Tumor Society
- 2023 - present
Faculty MemberRuth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
- 2023 - present
MemberInternational Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
- 2021 - present
Candidate MemberAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- 2021 - present
Fellow MemberJ. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
- 2018 - 2021
ReviewerOrthopedic Research Review Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- 2017 - 2023
Resident MemberMusculoskeletal Tumor Society
- 2017 - 2021
Class RepresentativeResidency Education Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- 2016 - 2021
Trainee MemberAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- 2016 - 2023
Resident MemberRuth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
- 2016 - 2021
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society
- 2016 - 2021
MemberMinnesota Medical Society
- 2016 - 2021
VolunteerPerry Outreach Program, The Perry Initiative, Mayo Clinic Rochester
- 2016 - 2021
VolunteerPerry Initiative Medical Student Outreach Program, The Perry Initiative, Mayo Clinic Rochester
- 2016 - present
MemberMid-America Orthopedic Association
- 2015 - 2021
MemberMinnesota Orthopedic Society
- 2015 - 2016
TreasurerThomas Whitesides Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group, Emory University School of Medicine
- 2015 - 2016
SecretaryAspiring Surgeons Program, Emory University School of Medicine
- 2015 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society
- 2014 - 2016
Student Interviewer/Tour GuideAdmission Committee, Emory University School of Medicine
- 2012 - 2021
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2012 - 2016
Intramural Sports RepresentativeEmory University School of Medicine
- 2012 - 2013
Pediatric Surgery CoordinatorAspiring Surgeons Program, Emory University School of Medicine
- 2011 - 2012
Project MentorWomen in Science, Dartmouth Biomedical Engineering Center, Dartmouth College
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- 2010 - 2012
Laboratory Manager & Research AssociateDartmouth Biomedical Engineering Center, Dartmouth College
- 2009 - 2011
President and Co-founderCanadians at Dartmouth, Dartmouth College
- 2008 - 2012
Intramural Athletics CoordinatorDartmouth College
- 2008 - 2010
Soccer CoachAfter-school Soccer Clinic Program, Dartmouth College
- 2007 - 2011
MemberWomen's Soccer Team, Varsity Athletics, Dartmouth College
Publications