Steven D. Sides, MD

Physicians

Steven D. Sides, MD

Physicians

Steven D. Sides, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery, fracture care, joint replacement, sports medicine, and complex musculoskeletal injuries. After completing his residency at Brooke Army Medical Center and fellowship training at Duke University School of Medicine, Dr. Sides served 14 years in the U.S. Army, including deployment to Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Dr. Sides is a member of several prestigious orthopedic organizations, including the AAOS, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. He is passionate about helping patients return to the activities they enjoy through expert surgical and nonsurgical orthopedic care.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Sides enjoys golf, skiing, hiking, and exploring history.

Education

  • 2003 to 2004, Fellow, Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
  • 1995 to 1999, Resident, Orthopedic Surgery Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
  • 1992 to 1993, Transitional Internship, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
  • 1988 to 1992, Medical School, MD Degree, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • 1984-1988, Research Assistant, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, (part time during college, then full time 1987 to 1988)
  • 1983 to 1986, Washington University, St Louis, MO, A.B. in Biology
  • 1982 to 1983, New Mexico Military Institute, (Junior College), Roswell, New Mexico

Board Certification(s)

  • Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Part I, 1999, Part II, 2001, Recertified 2012

Memberships

  • Member, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
  • Community Member, Orthopedic Trauma Association