Dr. Sheena Black is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in
orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopic procedures. Her particular
interests include arthroscopic treatment of injuries of the knee, shoulder, and hip
as well as reconstructive and replacement surgery of the knee and shoulder.
After graduating summa cum laude from The University of Texas at Austin,
Dr. Black attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern
Medical School where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor
Society, an honor given to those graduating in the top 10% of their class.
Her post-graduate training includes an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at
the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital
in Dallas, TX.
Dr. Black completed a Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship at
The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY, where she trained
directly under many of the world’s top experts in orthopaedic sports
medicine and hip, shoulder, and knee arthroscopy and reconstruction.
During her fellowship, she was an assistant team physician for the New York
Knicks and Iona College.
Throughout her clinical training, Dr. Black has been involved in research in the
field of orthopaedics. She is the author of many peer-reviewed scientific papers
and has presented at national meetings. She is a member of the American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopedic Society for
Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopic Association of North America.
In her spare time, Dr. Black enjoys spending time with her husband and
chasing after their son and Labrador. She is also a sports enthusiast and likes
staying active with running, golfing, skiing, yoga, and group fitness classes.