Dr. Gary Fanton

Professor

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Biography

Gary S. Fanton is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University. He holds a B.S. from the University of Michigan and an M.D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Fanton's clinical focus is in sports medicine, with extensive expertise in orthopaedic sports medicine, particularly concerning shoulder and knee injuries. He serves as the Head Team Orthopedist for Stanford University football and has held similar roles for various professional sports teams, including the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. He co-founded the SOAR clinic and has been active in private practice since 1983. His research interests encompass knee ligament tears and innovative surgical techniques for shoulder stabilization. He has lectured nationally and internationally on sports medicine topics and authored numerous articles and is a member of several prestigious societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the NFL Team Physicians Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinicial Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Redwood City, California

Faculty member in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing on sports medicine.

Associate Team Orthopedist

— Present

San Francisco 49ers • San Francisco, California

Provided medical support to the team during games and practices.

Head Team Orthopedist

— Present

Stanford University Football • Stanford, California

Responsible for overseeing the medical care of the football team.

Team Physician

— Present

San Francisco 49ers • San Francisco, California

Team Physician providing medical assistance to the team's athletes.

Courses

ORTHO 299 ORTHO 280 ORTHO 399 ORTHO 370 ORTHO 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.