My Practice

Juan A. Serrato, Jr. MD

Education

Juan A. Serrato, Jr. MD
Juan A. Serrato, Jr. MD

  • 2010-2011
    Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
    Sports Medicine,Knee and Shoulder Reconstruction, Arthroscopy
    Dr Frank Noyes MD, Fellowship Director
    Cincinnati, OH
  • 2005-2010
    Tulane University
    Orthopedic Surgery Residency
    New Orleans, LA
  • 2005-2006
    University of Mississippi
    Host Program Surgical Internship Post-Katrina
    Jackson, MS
  • 2000-2005
    Baylor College of Medicine
    Doctor of Medicine – Research Track
    Houston, TX
  • 2002-2003
    Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)/ Baylor College of Medicine
    Medical Student Research Fellow
    Xin Hua Feng, PhD Mentor
  • 1996-2000
    University of St. Thomas.
    B.A. Biology, minors Chemistry, Theology, Magna Cum Laude
    Houston, TX
  • Summer 1998
    Rice University/ Baylor College of Medicine.
    Honors Premedical Academy
    Houston, TX
  • 1992-1996
    Douglas Mac Arthur High School
    Diploma, Magna Cum Laude,Valedictorian
    Houston, TX

 

Certifications

  • Sports Metrics Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Prevention Program
  • Carticel Cartilage Restoration (Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation)
  • MAKO plasty – Robot Assisted Partial Knee and Total Hip Athroplasty 2011
  • Oxford Partial Knee Arthroplasty – Advanced Course 2011
  • Oxford Partial Knee Arthroplasty – Masters Course 2011
  • SuperPATH - Micro invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty 2012

 

Research Experience

  • Co-Investigator
    • 2012 – Present
      Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Sufentanil NanoTab PCA system/15mcg for the Treatment of Post-Operative Pain in Patients after Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery. AcelRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Co-Investigator
    • 2012 – Present
      A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, parallel-group, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Single Injection Femoral Nerve Block with Liposomal Bupivicaine for Post surgical Avalgesia In Subjects Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Pacira Pharmaceuticals.
  • Co-Investigator
    • 2012 – Present
      A Phase IIa Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Adaptive Study to evaluate the Safety and Efficay of a Single Intrathecal Injection Preoperative Administration of AYX1 Injection at Two Dose Levels Compared to Placebo in Patients Undergoing Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty. Adynxx, Inc.
  • Cincinnati Sports Medicine. Meniscus harvesting in cadaveric sheep knees for preservation and reimplantation assess preservation tecchniques and understand longevity of allografts.
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    • Fellow 2002 –2003 HHMI Research Training Fellowship for
    • Exploring SMAD-independent TGF-Beta Signaling in Cell Growth Control
    • Elucidation of the Molecular Mechanism of TGF-Beta Inducted Transcriptional Activation of the Human Fibronectin Gene

 

Scientific Presentations

Serrato JA, Feng XH. Cis-Acting Regulation of the Human Fibronectin Gene
Promoter.
Texas Academy of Internal Medicine Annual Meeting. Galveston, TX. November 2002.
State Abstract Winner and Poster Presentation.

Serrato JA, Lin X, Feng XH. Use of RNA-Interference to Silence Expression of Her2.
Fourth Annual James K Alexander Research Day Symposium. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston TX. February 2003.
School Winner, Poster Presentation.

Serrato JA, Lin X, Feng XH. Use of RNA-Interference to Silence Expression of Her2.
Minority Trainee Research Forum. San Diego, California. March 2003
National Abstract Winner and both Oral and Poster Presentations.

Serrato JA, Lin X, Feng XH. Use of RNA-Interference to Silence Expression of Her2.
American College of Physicians—American Society of Internal Medicine Annual Meeting. San Diego, California. April 2003.
National Winner, Presentation.

Serrato JA, Lin X, Feng XH. Examination of the Role of the Human Fibronectin Gene
promoter in TGF-Beta Inducted Transcriptional Activation of the Human Fibronectin Gene and Experiments Using RNA-interference to Silence Expression of Her2/Neu.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute headquarters. Chevy Chase, MD. May 2003

Serrato JA, Bennett JT. Salter- Harris Type II Talar Fracture Nonunion. Caldwell
Lectureship Case Presentation. Tulane University. New Orleans, LA October
2009.

Serrato JA, Coffman G, Seidman DA, Lucas J, Bennett JT. Slipped Capital Femoral
Epiphysis Screw Removal in the Pediatric Population: Preliminary Results. Louisiana Orthopedic Associastion. New Orleans, LA April 2010

Serrato JA, Coffman G, Seidman DA, Lucas J, Bennett JT. Slipped Capital Femoral
Epiphysis Screw Removal in the Pediatric Population: Updated Results. Haddad Lectureship. Tulane University. New Orleans, LA June 2010.

Serrato JA. Keys to the Knee. A Layer by Layer Anatomical Approach to the posterior
and Posteroir Anatomy of the Knee. 26th annual Advances on the Knee and Shoulder. Hilton Head, SC May 2011

Serrato JA. Glenohumeral Chondrolysis and the Emerging role of Platelet-Rich Plasma
in Orthopedics. Christus St John Sports Medicine CEU. February 2012

Serrato JA. Postoperative Orthopedic Care Consideration for patients in Post Anesthetic
Care Unit. Christus St John PACU Nurses. September 2012

 

Publications

  • Publications

    Serrato JA, Fleckenstein C, Hasan SS. Glenohumeral Chondrolysis Associated with Use of an Intra-
    Articular Pain Pump Delivering Local Anesthetics following Manipulation under Anesthesia: A Report of Four Cases. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Sept 7, 2011.

 

Honors and Awards

  • Latino American Who’s Who
 2012
  • Associate Mater Instructor (AANA)
 2012
  • Caldwell Society Tulane Orthopedic Alumni
2010
  • First place winner: Both Bone Forearm Fracture ORIF (planning and execution)
    AO Basic Techniques Houston, TX
2008
  • Top Gun: Fastest Student Laproscopic Cholecystectomy
2004
  • Acres of Diamonds Award – Minority Trainee Research Forum
 2003
  • American Academy of Achievement— International Honor Delegate to The International
    Achievement Summit in Washington, DC
2003
  • Fellowship Grant for Completion of Medical Studies (HHMI)
2003-2005
  • Research Fellow Training Grant—(HHMI)
2002
  • Leadership Award–Student Organization of Latinos University of Saint Thomas
2001
  • Baylor College of Medicine Scholarship
 2000 – 2004
  • Aquinas Honor Society
2000
  • Theta Alpha Kappa: Theological Honor Society
2000
  • Sigma Tau Delta: English Honor Society
1999
  • Beta Beta Beta: Biological Honor Society
1999
  • USAA All-American Scholar
1999
  • Dean’s List
 1996 – 2000
  • U. of St Thomas Scholarship for Excellence
 1996 – 2000
  • National Hispanic Scholar
1996

 

Professional

Texas Medical Association 2011-
Harris County Medical Society 2011-
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon 2005 – Present
Arthroscopy Association of North America 2009