Robert E. Rupp, MD

Orthopedics, Surgical Specialist

Robert Rupp
Dr. Robert Rupp

About

Robert E. Rupp, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Robert Rupp is the senior partner of Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine with over 30 years of orthopedic experience. He is a sports medicine specialist treating shoulder, hip and knee conditions. He went to medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch and graduated at the top of his medical school class in 1990 ranked number one. He excelled during his medical training and received the following awards:

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Award for graduating ranked #1
  • Glenn Russell Memorial Award for Excellence in Neurosciences
  • Award for Excellence in Pathology
  • Edward Randall Medal for Academic Excellence
  • Competitive Academic Scholarship

Dr. Rupp continued his medical training in orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Ohio. During his residency he scored in the 100th percentile on the national examination comparing him to other orthopedic residents across the country. Dr. Rupp took an active role in orthopedic research presenting and publishing multiple papers that have contributed to the advancement of orthopedic knowledge for the care of patients. His research publications have been included in the following medical journals:

  • American Journal of Orthopedics
  • Clinical orthopedics and Related Research
  • Contemporary orthopedics
  • Journal of orthopedic Trauma
  • Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
  • orthopedic Review
  • Orthopedics
  • Orthopedics International Edition

After his orthopedic residency, Dr. Rupp served in the United States Air Force for four years at Edwards Air Force Base. He became the Chief of orthopedic Services with a practice focus of arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery. During his military career he received the Top Performer Award in officer training and the Air Force Commendation Medal. Dr. Rupp received an honorable discharge from the Air Force and traveled to Lake Tahoe for fellowship training in Sports Medicine.

Dr. Rupp has a full time practice in Lake Tahoe with both South and North Shore locations. He specializes in advanced arthroscopic techniques of shoulder, hip, and knee surgery. He is the hip arthroscopy specialist of Lake Tahoe. He is also the Program Director of the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, which trains other orthopedic surgeons from across the country in advanced techniques of sports medicine. Dr. Rupp’s credentials include the following:

  • Board Certified orthopedic Surgeon
  • Diplomate, American Board of orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellow of the American Academy of orthopedic Surgeons
  • Research reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education at the University of Nevada School of Medicine
  • Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine

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    Dr. Rupp is certified in Makoplasty for Knee and Hip Replacement—using the Mako SmartRobotics system for total knee, total hip, and partial knee joint replacement procedures. Dr. Rupp performs anterior total hip replacement which allows a speedy recovery with minimally invasive surgery. Learn more about Mako SmartRobotics

    I wasn't able to walk comfortably for two months due to pain in my right knee. I saw Dr. Rupp and he took an x-ray of my right knee, which showed lack of cartilage due to arthritis. We then discussed various treatment options. Dr. Rupp answered all my questions patiently and compassionately. We decided to start with a steroid and lubricant shot in the right knee. Very pleased so far! Thank you, Dr. Rupp. - Grateful Patient

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    Education

    School: Arizona State University
    Major: Zoology
    Degree: B.S.

    School: University of Texas, Galveston
    Degree: M.D.

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine

    Affiliated Memberships

    • American Academy of orthopedic Surgeons
    • Arthroscopy Association of North America
    • California orthopedic Association

    Additional Information

    • Fellow, American Academy of orthopedic Surgeons
    • Program Director Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine
    • Associate Clinical Professor-University of Nevada School of Medicine
    • Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained
    • Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine
    • US Ski Team Physician