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Jonathan J. Myer, MD

Jonathan J. Myer, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Sports Medicine & Shoulder Specialist

Dr. Myer grew up here in San Diego and graduated from The Bishop's School. He received his undergraduate education in Biology at Washington & Lee University in Lexington, VA and attended medical school at Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, P.A. Dr. Myer continued his education back east by completing his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY. He returned to the west coast to complete fellowship training at the reputed Southern California Center of Sports Medicine in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Myer is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Knee/Shoulder Reconstruction.

Dr. Myer is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery as well as Orthopedic Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is Fellowship-trained and specializes in Sports Medicine, Advanced Arthoscopic procedures, Shoulder/ Knee Reconstruction, and Shoulder Replacement. Dr. Myer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and regularly teaches other Orthopedic surgeons advanced surgical techniques within his area of expertise. Dr. Myer serves as a team physician for several collegiate athletic teams and has been affiliated with professional teams/athletes. His research efforts have been published in orthopedic journals and presented at national and international meetings/courses. Dr. Myer is a faculty member of the San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship and regularly serves on Committees for the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Dr. Myer has been practicing in San Diego for over 12 years and is committed to continuing to provide the highest quality care for his patients. His goal is to return patients to their maximum level of sports and function. Patient care is individualized and always begins with a comprehensive evaluation. Dr. Myer then uses appropriate non-surgical and/or surgical means to ensure a safe and speedy recovery. Cutting-edge techniques are used when appropriate in order to provide the best orthopaedic care possible.

Dr. Myer lives in San Diego with his wife and three children. In addition to his commitment to his family and his patients, he enjoys tennis, bodysurfing, playing "catch" and just "hanging out" with his family.

Clinical Practice :

Orthopaedic Surgeon – Private Practice
Sports Medicine/Shoulder/Knee Specialist
Synergy Specialists Medical Group, Inc Partner
San Diego, CA
February 2017 – present

Orthopaedic Surgeon – Private
Practice Sports Medicine/Shoulder/Knee Specialist
San Diego Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
Managing Partner
San Diego, CA
January 2005 – February 2017

Education :

Southern California Center for Sports Medicine
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Long Beach, CA
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Directors: Douglas Jackson, David Morrison, Peter Kurzweil August 2003 – August 2004

Montefiore Medical Center
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Chairman: Neil Cobelli
July 1998 – June 2003
Chief Resident, June 2002 – June 2003

Hahnemann University School of Medicine
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor of Medicine, May 1998
August 1994 – May 1998

Hahnemann University Graduate School
Drexel University
Applied Physiology
Philadelphia, PA
August 1992 – May 1994

Washington & Lee University
Lexington, VA
Bachelor of Science, Biology June 1991
August 1987 – June 1991

The Bishop’s School
La Jolla, CA
High school, 1987

Appointments :

Clinical Faculty Member
San Diego Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Fellowship

ACGME accredited. Clinical Teaching: Orthopaedic Sports Fellows
San Diego, CA
January 2005 – present
Board of Directors, Vice President 2010 – 2017
Outstanding Mentor Award 2017

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa, CA
February 2005 – present
Chairman, Department of Orthopaedics (2018 – present)
Vice Chairman, Department of Orthopaedics (2016, 2017)
Medical Executive Committee (2018 – present)

Scripps Memorial Hospital
La Jolla, CA
February 2013 – present

Alvarado Hospital
San Diego, CA
January 2005 – present
Chairman, Department of Orthopaedics (2009, 2010)
Vice Chairman, Department of Orthopaedics (2007, 2008)
Governing Board Member (2009, 2010)

Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
February 2012 – present
Physician’s Surgery Center at Alvarado
San Diego, CA
Governing Board Member, 2012 – present
Medical Advisory Committee Member, 2009 – 2012

Clinical Instructor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California at San Diego (UCSD)
School of Medicine
Clinical Teaching: Fellows/Residents/Medical Students
La Jolla, CA
May 2005 – 2017

Clinical Faculty
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Clinical Teaching: Fellows/Residents/Medical Students
La Jolla, CA
May 2005 – 2015

Board Certification/ Licensure :

  • Board Certified, Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2007. Recertified through 2027
  • Board Certified Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty Certified, CAQ: Certificate of Added Qualification, 2016 – 2027
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2007
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination I-III , Pass
  • State of California, License Number A83316, 2003 – present
  • DEA License, 2003 – present

Professional Societies :

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Diplomate 2007 – 2027
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow 2007 – present
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America 2003 - present
  • California Orthopaedic Association, 2005 – present
  • Western Orthopaedic Association, 2005 – present
  • San Diego Orthopaedic Society, 2005 – present
  • San Diego County Medical Society, 2005 – present

Committee Positions :

  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Learning Center Committee Member, 2013 – present
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital Orthopaedic Supervisory Committee, 2012 – present. Chairman 2018 – present, Vice-chairman 2016 - 2017
  • Sharp Community Medical Group (SCMG) Orthopedic Specialty Advisory Council, 2015 - present
  • Alvarado Hospital Orthopaedic Supervisory Committee, 2009 – present Chairman 2009-2010, Vice-chairman 2007-2008
  • Physician’s Surgery Center at Alvarado Governing Board Member, 2012 – present
  • Physician’s Surgery Center at Alvarado Medical Advisory Committee Member, 2009 – 2012
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Learning Center Shoulder Task Force Member for the APEx Series Shoulder Course Lab Manual, 2015 – 2016
  • Copernicus Initiative Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Project Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) 2015 - present

Invited Course Faculty :

  • Faculty. 35th Annual San Diego Shoulder Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, and Fractures Course. San Diego, CA. June 2018
  • Faculty/Learning Center Committee Member. Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) 37th Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 2018
  • Faculty/Instructional Course Lecturer. “Teach the Teachers: Improving Your Skills as an Orthopaedic Lab Instructor”. ICL Course 306 At the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
    37th Annual Meeting.
    Chicago, IL. April 28, 2018
  • Faculty/Learning Center Committee Member.
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
    AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting.
    New Orleans, LA. March 2018
  • Faculty/Instructional Course Lecturer.
    “Teach the Teachers: Improving Your Skills as an Orthopaedic Lab Instructor.” ICL Course 225 At the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
    AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting.
    New Orleans, LA. March 7, 2018
  • Faculty/Course Evaluator. 34th Annual San Diego Shoulder Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, and Fractures Course.
    San Diego, CA. June 2017
  • Faculty/Learning Center Committee Member.
    Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
    36th Annual Meeting.
    Denver, CO. May 2017
  • Faculty/Instructional Course Lecturer.
    “Teach the Teachers Course 2017” ICL At the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
    36th Annual Meeting.
    Denver, CO. May 18, 2017
  • Faculty/Learning Center Committee Member.
    Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
    2016 AANA Fall Course.
    Las Vegas, NV. November 2016
  • Faculty/Instructional Course Lecturer. “Teach the Teachers: Raising the Bar for AANA” ICL Course At the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) 2016 AANA Fall Course. Las Vegas, NV. November 2016
  • Faculty/Associate Master Instructor. Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) AANA Masters Experience Course “Basic Shoulder Arthroscopy: Instability: Management of Bone Loss and Rotator Cuff Repairs Course” Orthopaedic Learning Center. Rosemont, IL. October 2016
  • Faculty/Course Evaluator. 33th Annual San Diego Shoulder Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, and Fractures Course. San Diego CA. June 2016
  • Copernicus Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair Rater Course Faculty/Learning Center Committee Member. At the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
    35th Annual Meeting.
    Boston, MA. April 14, 2016
  • Faculty. 32th Annual San Diego Shoulder Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, and Fractures Course. San Diego CA. June 2015
  • Faculty/Course Evaluator. 31th Annual San Diego Shoulder Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, and Fractures Course. San Diego, CA. June 2014
  • Faculty/Associate Master Instructor Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
    AANA Masters Experience Course
    Foot & Ankle Arthroscopy Course
    Orthopaedic Learning Center. Rosemont, IL. September 2013
  • Faculty. 30th Annual San Diego Shoulder Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, and Fractures Course. San Diego, CA. June 2013
  • Faculty. 29th Annual San Diego Shoulder Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, and Fractures Course. San Diego CA. June 2012
  • Faculty. 28th Annual San Diego Shoulder Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, and Fractures Course. San Diego, CA. June 2011
  • Faculty/Associate Master Instructor Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
    AANA Masters Experience Course
    Foot & Ankle Arthroscopy Course
    Orthopaedic Learning Center.
    Rosemont, IL. September 2011
  • Faculty/Associate Master Instructor Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
    AANA Masters Experience Course
    Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy Course
    Orthopaedic Learning Center.
    Rosemont, IL. March 2011
  • Faculty. 27th Annual San Diego Shoulder Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, and Fractures Course. San Diego, CA. June 2010
  • Co-Chair/Faculty/Lecturer Arthrocare’s Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy Symposium At the San Diego Shoulder Course.
    San Diego, CA. June 7, 2010
  • Co-Chair/Faculty/Lecturer. Smith & Nephew Masters Shoulder Course. Co-Chair with James Esch.
    Vista, CA. April 2009
  • Faculty. 26th Annual San Diego Shoulder Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, and Fractures Course. San Diego, CA. June 2009
  • Faculty/Associate Master Instructor Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
    AANA Masters Experience Course
    Foot & Ankle Arthroscopy Course
    Orthopaedic Learning Center.
    Rosemont, IL. September 2009
  • Faculty/Associate Master Instructor. Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
    AANA Masters Experience Course
    Foot & Ankle Arthroscopy Course
    Orthopaedic Learning Center.
    Rosemont, IL. September 2008
  • Faculty/Associate Master Instructor.
    Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
    AANA Masters Experience Course
    Resident/Fellow Arthroscopy Course
    Orthopaedic Learning Center.
    Rosemont, IL. September 2007.
  • Faculty/Lecturer. UCSD Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship/Residency Symposium. University California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine.
    San Diego, CA. November 1, 2005.
  • Faculty/Lecturer. Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine Residency Sports Medicine Symposium. Long Beach, CA. October 2003.

Team Physician :

  • Point Loma Nazarene University (NCAA Division II) Head Team Orthopaedic Surgeon, 2018 – present Team Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, 2013 – 2018
  • San Diego Christian College (NAIA) Head Team Orthopaedic Surgeon, 2005 – present
  • San Diego Gulls Hockey (AHL Professional Hockey, NHL affiliate of Anahein Ducks) Team Physician, 2015 – present.
  • Grossmont College Head Team Physician Football/Athletics, 2005 – 2017 (Football National Champions, 2005)
  • Santana High School, Football Head Orthopaedic Surgeon, 2013 - present
  • Various San Diego High School Football Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Coverage, 2005 – 2017 (Served as the Back-up attending coverage for four Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellows per year.)
  • San Diego Gulls Hockey (ECHL Professional Hockey), Team Physician, 2005 - 2006
  • Long Beach Ice Dogs (ECHL Professional Hockey), Team Physician, 2003 - 2004
  • Cal State University of Long Beach (NCAA Division I), Team Physician, 2003 – 2004
  • Millikan High School, Football Team Physician, 2003

Research :

  • “Radiofrequency Microtenotomy for Elbow Epicondylitis: Midterm Results.” Tasto JP, Richmond JM, Hardesty R, Amiel D. Published in The American Journal of Orthopedics. January 2016: 45(1): 29-33.
  • “Visualization of the Extra-Articular Portion of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon during Intra-Articular Shoulder Arthroscopy.” Festa A, Allert J, Issa K, Tasto JP, Myer JJ. Published in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. November 2014; 30(11): 1413-7.
  • “Arthroscopic Evaluation and Management after Repeated Luxatio Erecta of the Glenohumeral Joint.” Tracy SC, Myer JJ. Published in Orthopedics. May 2009; 32(5): 367.
  • “Quantification of Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Visualization during Shoulder Arthroscopy.” Festa A, Tasto JP, Myer JJstrong>. Podium Presentation at the Annual San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship Lecture Symposium; San Diego, CA. June 2008.
  • “Arthroscopic Evaluation and Management after Repeated Luxatio Erecta of the Glenohumeral Joint.” Tracy SC, Myer JJ. Podium Presentation at the Annual San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship Lecture Symposium; San Diego, CA. June 2008.
  • “A Comparison of Expectations of Shoulder Surgery between Surgeon and Patient.” Grafe MW, Myer JJ, Morrison DS; Southern California Center for Sports Medicine. Long Beach, California. Podium Presentation at the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Specialty Day Meeting. Washington, DC. February 26, 2005.
  • “Post-meniscectomy Osteonecrosis in a Younger Patient.” Myer JJ, Kurzweil PR; Southern California Center for Sports Medicine. Long Beach, CA. 2005.
  • “A Comparison of Expectations of Shoulder Surgery between Surgeon and Patient.” Grafe MW, Myer JJ, Morrison DS; Southern California Center for Sports Medicine. Long Beach, California. Podium Presentation at the 21st Annual Closed Meeting of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. New York, NY. October 2, 2004.
  • “Radiographic Variation of the Odontoid Lateral Mass Interval.” Myer JJ, Tindel N, Lantos G, Sacchi R ; Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Jacobi Medical Center. Bronx, New York. Poster Presentation at the Thirtieth Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society; Miami, FL. December 2002.
  • “Normal Radiographic Variation of the Odontoid Lateral Mass Interval.” Myer JJ, Tindel N, Lantos G, Sacchi R; Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Jacobi Medical Center. Bronx, New York. Podium Presentation at the Annual Selznick Memorial Lecture Symposium; Bronx, NY. June 2002.
  • “Lumbar Scheuermann’s Disease: A Radiologic Case Study.” Myer JJ, Herman MJ MacEwen GD; St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Philadelphia, PA. Published in Orthopedics. April 1998; 21(4): 496, 484, 493.
  • “The Use of Modular Segmental Joint Replacement Prostheses for Failed Internal Fixation of Pathologic Femur Fractures.” Lackman RG, Quartararo LG, Myer JJ; Hahnemann University Hospital. Philadelphia, PA. 1997.
  • “The Treatment of Distal Femur Fractures with the Ilizarov External Fixator.” Israelite CL, Quartararo LG, Berman AT, Blyakhar AA, Myer JJ; Hahnemann University Hospital. Philadelphia, PA. 1997.
  • “Gene Expression in Ischemic Porcine Hearts: A Study of Angiogenesis.” Bloor CM, Waters FC, Carroll SM, Myer JJ, Nimmo LE; Department of Pathology, University of California at San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. La Jolla, CA 1992.

Book Chapters :

  • Athroscopic Single Row Rotator Cuff Repair Myer JJ.
    2017 APEx Series Shoulder Course Lab Manual: A Guide to Successful Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder.
    Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) 2016
  • Athroscopic Biceps Suprapectoral Tenodesis Handflik A, Myer JJ.
    2017 APEx Series Shoulder Course Lab Manual: A Guide to Successful Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder.
    Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) 2016

News Articles :

  • “How to fix a dislocated shoulder” Myer JJ.
    Sharp Health News
    sharp.com. October 31, 2018
  • “What is a rotator cuff tear?” Myer JJ.
    Sharp Health News
    sharp.com. March 22, 2017

Multimedia/ Video Publications :

  • “Handling Difficult Teaching Scenarios: The Right and Wrong Way Video Vignettes.”
  • “No Coke – Pepsi!”
  • “You Say Tomato… Tomäto!”
  • “Top Gun”
  • “Bad Specimen!”
  • “So Are the Days of… Water/Suction Issues”

Tauro J, Myer JJ, Wilk R. Screenwriters, Actors, Directors, & Producers. For the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Website, AANA Associate Master Instructor Orientation, and the AANA Instructional Course Lecture “Teach the Teachers: Raising the Bar for AANA.” 2016 AANA Fall Course. Las Vegas, NV. November 10, 2016

Invited Presentations/ Lectures :

  • “Teaching, Feedback, and Improved Performance.” Myer JJ At the “Teach the Teachers: Improving Your Skills as an Orthopaedic Lab Instructor.” ICL Course 306 Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) 37th Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 28, 2018
  • “Approaching Some Common Difficult Teaching Scenarios.” Myer JJ, Feldman D, Nicandri G, Tauro J. At the “Teach the Teachers: Improving Your Skills as an Orthopaedic Lab Instructor.” ICL Course 306 Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) 37th Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 28, 2018
  • “Teaching, Feedback, and Improved Performance.” Myer JJ At the “Teach the Teachers: Improving Your Skills as an Orthopaedic Lab Instructor.” ICL Course 225 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 7, 2018
  • “Approaching Some Common Difficult Teaching Scenarios.” Myer JJ, Feldman D, Nicandri G, Tauro J. At the “Teach the Teachers: Improving Your Skills as an Orthopaedic Lab Instructor.” ICL Course 225 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 7, 2018
  • “Teaching, Feedback, and Improved Performance: Tips for Success.” Burns J, Wilk R, Myer JJ. At the “Teach the Teachers Course 2017” ICL Instructional Course Lecture Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) 36th Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. May 18, 2017
  • “Difficult Teaching Scenarios.” Myer JJ, Tauro J, Burns J, Wilk R. At the “Teach the Teachers Course 2017” ICL Instructional Course Lecture Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) 36th Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. May 18, 2017
  • “Teaching Pearls.” Tauro J, Stanfield D, Burns J, Wilk R, Myer JJ. At the “Teach the Teachers Course 2017.” ICL Instructional Course Lecture Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) 36th Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. May 18, 2017
  • “Handling Difficult Teaching Scenarios: The Right and Wrong Way.” Tauro J, Myer JJ. At the “Teach the Teachers: Raising the Bar for AANA” ICL Course, Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) 2016 AANA Fall Course. Las Vegas, NV, November 10, 2016
  • “New Horizons in the Treatment of Tendinosis 2010” Arthrocare’s Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy Symposium At the San Diego Shoulder Course. San Diego, CA. June 7, 2010
  • “Arthroscopic Stabilization for Glenohumeral Instability.” Myer JJ. Smith & Nephew Masters Shoulder Course. Co-Chair with James Esch. Vista, CA. April 4, 2009
  • “Arthroscopic Knot-Tying.” Myer JJ, Esch J. Smith & Nephew Masters Shoulder Course. Co-Chair with James Esch. Vista, CA. April 4, 2009
  • “Quantification of Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Visualization during Shoulder Arthroscopy.” Festa A, Tasto JP, Myer JJ. Podium Presentation at the Annual San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship Lecture Symposium; San Diego, CA. June 2008.
  • “Arthroscopic Evaluation and Management after Repeated Luxatio Erecta of the Glenohumeral Joint.” Tracy SC, Myer JJ. Podium Presentation at the Annual San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship Lecture Symposium; San Diego, CA. June 2008.
  • “Rotator Cuff Tear Management.” Myer JJ. Sharp Grossmont Hospital Department of Physical Therapy Grand Rounds. La Mesa, CA. January 2007.
  • “Arthroscopic Stabilization for Anterior Glenohumeral Instability.” Myer JJ. Sharp Grossmont Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. La Mesa, CA. May 18, 2006.
  • “Rotator Cuff Tear Management.” UCSD Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship/Residency Symposium. University California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. San Diego, CA. November 1, 2005.
  • “A Comparison of Expectations of Shoulder Surgery between Surgeon and Patient.” Grafe MW, Myer JJ, Morrison DS; Southern California Center for Sports Medicine. Long Beach, California. Podium Presentation at the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Specialty Day Meeting. Washington, DC. February 26, 2005.
  • “A Comparison of Expectations of Shoulder Surgery between Surgeon and Patient.” Grafe MW, Myer JJ, Morrison DS; Southern California Center for Sports Medicine. Long Beach, California. Podium Presentation at the 21st Annual Closed Meeting of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. New York, NY. October 2, 2004.
  • “The Knee.” Myer JJ. Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine Residency Sports Medicine Symposium, Long Beach, CA. June 18, 2004.
  • “The Arthritic Knee.” Myer JJ. Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine Residency Sports Medicine Symposium, Long Beach, CA. February 18, 2004.
  • “Corticosteroid Injections.” Myer JJ. Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine Residency Sports Medicine Symposium, Long Beach, CA. October 16, 2003.
  • “Radiographic Variation of the Odontoid Lateral Mass Interval.” Myer JJ,Tindel N, Lantos G, Sacchi R ; Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Jacobi Medical Center. Bronx, New York. Poster Presentation at the Thirtieth Annual Meeting of the Cervical Spine Research Society; Miami, FL. December 2002.
  • “Normal Radiographic Variation of the Odontoid Lateral Mass Interval.” Myer JJ, Tindel N, Lantos G, Sacchi R ; Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Jacobi Medical Center. Bronx, New York. Podium Presentation at the Annual Selznick Memorial Lecture Symposium; Bronx, NY. June 12, 2002.
  • “Cervical Myelopathy.” Myer JJ. Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. Bronx, New York. April 14, 2002.
  • “Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head.” Myer JJ. Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. Bronx, New York. April 14, 2002

Invited Visiting Faculty :

  • Tampa General Hospital, Tampa Bay, FL.”Shoulder Arthroplasty”. Host: Dr. Mark Frankle. April 24, 2017.
  • Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Orthopedics, Polo Pontino, c/o I.C.O.T., Latina, Italy
    “Cutting Edge Arthroscopy.”
    Host: Dr. Francesco Allegro April 22, 2013.
  • Clinica Cemtro, Madrid, Spain.
    “Current Techniques in Knee Cartilage Repair.”
    Host: Dr. Pedro Guillen August 9, 2012

Invited Public Lectures :

  • “Treating Chronic Shoulder Pain.” Public Seminar. Myer JJ. Sharp Grossmont Hospital. March 29, 2017
  • “Treating Chronic Shoulder Pain.” Public Seminar. Myer JJ. Sharp Grossmont Hospital. June 4, 2015
  • “Treating Chronic Shoulder Pain.” Public Seminar. Myer JJ. Sharp Grossmont Hospital. August 20, 2014
  • “What’s New in Treating Shoulder Pain?” Seminar. Myer JJ. Sharp Grossmont Hospital. January 2013
  • “What’s New in Treating Shoulder Pain?” Seminar. Myer JJ. Sharp Grossmont Hospital. July 25, 2013
  • “Common Injuries to Young Athletes.” The Alvarado Hospital Orthopedics Sports Medicine Seminar Myer JJ. Alvarado Hospital Medical Center. January 2012
  • “What’s New in Treating Shoulder Pain?” Seminar Myer JJ. Sharp Grossmont Hospital. September 21, 2011
  • “Meniscus Tears.” The Alvarado Hospital Orthopedics Seminar Myer JJ. Alvarado Hospital Medical Center. January 2006

Grant Funding :

  • Unrestricted Research Grant.
    "Quantification of Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Visualization during Shoulder Arthroscopy." Smith & Nephew 2008 Festa A, Tasto JP, Myer JJ.

Past Consultant Work :

  • ActivBody Inc. 2017-2018
  • Avenue Therapeutics. April 27, 2018
  • Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Surgical Consultant Meeting San Diego Shoulder Course. June 19, 2014
    Surgical Consultant Meeting San Diego Shoulder Course. June 2015
    Shoulder Surgery Clinical Focus Group Lunch AAOS Meeting March 16, 2017 Cayenne Medical Inc. 2008 - 2013
  • Arthrocare. June 7, 2010
  • Smith & Nephew. April 2009
  • ReGen Biologics. Menaflex Collagen Meniscus Implant. 2009

Editorial Work :

  • Reviewer, Arthroscopy. 2004 – 2005
  • Consultant Reviewer, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2003-2004

Previous Applicable Employment :

  • Teaching Assistant for Medical School Neuroscience Course. Hahnemann University School of Medicine/Drexel University. Philadelphia, PA. 1995
  • Teaching Assistant for Medical School Histology Course. Hahnemann University School of Medicine/Drexel University. Philadelphia, PA. 1994
  • Teaching Instructor for Graduate Physiology Course. Hahnemann University School of Medicine/Drexel University. Philadelphia, PA. 1994
  • Research Assistant. Pathology Department, University of California at San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine.
    “Gene Expression in Ischemic Porcine Hearts: A Study of Angiogenesis.” Bloor CM, Waters FC, Carroll SM, Myer JJ , Nimmo LE; La Jolla, CA. 1992

Community/Volunteer Activities :

  • Volunteer Physician Evaluator for many yearly college & high-school Sports Participation Physicals. 2003 - present
  • Volunteer Physician for various organized sporting events. 2003 - present
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon/Physician Volunteer. Project Access San Diego. 2012 – 2018 (This program links local physicians/surgeons to patients in need of surgery or other health care who are living under 350% of the Federal Poverty level and do not qualify for public assistance programs, such as Medi-Cal or County Medical Services.
  • Hahnemann University Homeless Medical Clinics. 1994 – 1996
  • ER/ICU Volunteer. Scripps Memorial Hospital. La Jolla, CA. Logged more than 250 hours of service.
  • Coaching Various Kids Sports (when my kids will let me…;)