Resources
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Advanced Arthroscopic Surgery
Joint Preservation / Arthroplasty
Shoulder Replacement
Hospitals
Attending:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Ocean Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center
Toms River Surgery Center
Shrewsbury Surgery Center
SurgiCare of Freehold
Practicing Locations
Sunil Thacker, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.
Sports Medicine
Bio
Dr. Sunil Thacker is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. He is a graduate of UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, training at the level 1 Trauma Center, which included an appearance on TLC’s “Trauma Life in the ER.” He went on to earn his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, in Philadelphia, PA, during which time he took care of numerous professional NFL, MLB, NHL, PGA and NBA athletes including members of the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Flyers, and Philadelphia Phillies, as well as collegiate athletes from the University of Delaware and Rowan University. His practice also focuses on joint preservation arthroplasty. In addition, Dr. Thacker is a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, where he helps to decide which articles are eligible for publication. Dr. Thacker is a former rugby and football player at a College level. When he’s not working or with his family, he enjoys recreational sports ranging from beach volleyball, baseball, snowboarding, and golf to martial arts and scuba diving.
Dr. Thacker shares his views on patient care… “I was always taught to consider the big picture when treating patients. It’s not always black and white, and the same injury in 2 different people, with 2 different sets of circumstances (family, job, desire to return to sports) may have 2 completely different treatments. When faced with a patient with a complex problem, I ask myself, ‘what would I do if it was my family?’”
Patient Stories
Rocco | Shoulder Replacement
Burt S. | Knee Replacement
Post-Op Videos
Isabelle | 4 Weeks Post Op ACL Repair
Steven | 8 Days Post Op Total Shoulder Replacement
Brandon | 3 Weeks Post Op SLAP Repair
Rosie | 8 Days Post Op RCR, Biceps Tenodesis, SLAP
Gary | 1 Week Post Op Labral Repair & Partial RCR
Virendir | 1.5 Weeks Post Op Right Knee Replacement
Training & Education
Member:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
New Jersey Orthopaedic Society
American College of Sports Medicine
Medical Society of New Jersey
Monmouth / Ocean County Medical Society
Sunil Thacker, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.
Sports Medicine
Dr. Sunil Thacker is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. He is a graduate of UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, training at the level 1 Trauma Center, which included an appearance on TLC’s “Trauma Life in the ER.” He went on to earn his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, in Philadelphia, PA, during which time he took care of numerous professional NFL, MLB, NHL, PGA and NBA athletes including members of the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Flyers, and Philadelphia Phillies, as well as collegiate athletes from the University of Delaware and Rowan University. His practice also focuses on joint preservation arthroplasty. In addition, Dr. Thacker is a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, where he helps to decide which articles are eligible for publication. Dr. Thacker is a former rugby and football player at a College level. When he’s not working or with his family, he enjoys recreational sports ranging from beach volleyball, baseball, snowboarding, and golf to martial arts and scuba diving.
Dr. Thacker shares his views on patient care… “I was always taught to consider the big picture when treating patients. It’s not always black and white, and the same injury in 2 different people, with 2 different sets of circumstances (family, job, desire to return to sports) may have 2 completely different treatments. When faced with a patient with a complex problem, I ask myself, ‘what would I do if it was my family?’”
Sports Medicine
Advanced Arthroscopic Surgery
Joint Preservation / Arthroplasty
Michael C. | Patient Testimonial
Burt S. | Patient Testimonial
Rocco | Patient Testimonial
Isabelle | 4 Weeks Post Op ACL Reconstruction
Steven | 8 Days Post Op Total Shoulder Replacement
Brandon | 3 Weeks Post Op SLAP Repair
Rosie | 8 Days Post Op RCR, Biceps Tenodesis, SLAP
Gary | 1 Week Post Op Labral Repair & Partial RCR
Virendir | 1.5 Weeks Post Op Right Knee Replacement
Medical School:
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
Internship:
UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School – Newark, New Jersey
Orthopedic Internship – Department of General Surgery
Residency:
UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School – Newark, New Jersey
Orthopedic Residency
Postgraduate Training:
The University of Pennsylvania, Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Sports Medicine Fellowship
Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic
Member:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
New Jersey Orthopaedic Society
American College of Sports Medicine
Medical Society of New Jersey
Monmouth / Ocean County Medical Society
Teaching Appointments:
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA – Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensure:
New Jersey
Attending:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Ocean Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center
Toms River Surgery Center
Shrewsbury Surgery Center
SurgiCare of Freehold