Dr. Timothy G. McManus
Dr. McManus Approach to Care
Dr. McManus subscribes to the philosophy of treating his patients as if they were family. “I like to get to know patients – that’s the fun part of the job, getting to know people,”
For Summit sports medicine surgeon Tim McManus, MD, the road to his career was paved with a combination of personal experiences and natural aptitude. A football player growing up, he got an up-close look at the life of a sports medicine physician when he broke his leg. As he went through rehabilitation, he shadowed his doctor. “It seemed like a dynamic lifestyle and aligned with my main vocation of helping people. The anatomy of the human body and the injuries that can befall athletes was fascinating,” he said.
Dr. McManus also went to Honduras as part of One World Surgery’s mission. “That gave me intimate exposure to the life-changing power of medicine,” Dr. McManus said.
Dr. McManus’s background
After earning an undergraduate degree in history from Dartmouth College, Dr. McManus completed pre-medical postbaccalaureate studies at Harvard University Extension School. He earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. He pursued specialized fellowship training in sports medicine at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver before joining Summit Orthopedics.
He chose to focus on orthopedics because he enjoys being able to fix problems and help people get better. He focuses on sports medicine procedures, including arthroscopy of the shoulder, hip, and knee. During his fellowship, Dr. McManus was a team physician for the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Broncos, as well as a local high school football team.
Dr. McManus’s practice philosophy
Dr. McManus subscribes to the philosophy of treating his patients as if they were family. “I like to get to know patients – that’s the fun part of the job, getting to know people,” he said.
Sports medicine, for Dr. McManus, is a team game. “I approach each patient interaction with the goal of being a good teammate by educating them about their diagnosis and presenting options,” he said. “The patient is the most important member of the team, and it’s my job to build trust with the patient.”
A foundation of trust helps patients achieve the best outcomes. “There are typically lots of different ways to fix a problem, including different nonsurgical modalities, physical therapy, and injections. If we get to a point where the patient needs surgery, then we know we’ve tried all the other ways first,” he said.
More about Dr. McManus
Outside the office, Dr. McManus enjoys spending time with family and friends. He and his wife both come from large, close-knit families and have two young children themselves. He stays active by running, lifting weights, playing sports, including hockey and football. He enjoys going up north to the cabin in the summer, where engages in various water sports.
Dr. McManus also spends time on entrepreneurial pursuits and holds several patents. He and his wife also love to travel.
Education
Undergraduate Studies
Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | December 2011
Harvard University Extension School
Cambridge, MA | June 2013
Medical School
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Doctors of Medicine
Columbus, OH | May 2018
Residency
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Lebanon, NH | June 2023
Fellowship
Steadman Hawkins Clinic
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery
Denver, CO | July 2024
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Certifications
Awards
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine Awards
- John Hopkins University Business Plan Competition
- University of Minnesota Cup Business Competition
Professional Training
- Harvard Leadership Seminar for Surgical Residents
- AO Basic Principles of Fracture Management
Hobbies
My Team
My Team
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Locations
Resources
Resources
Patient Education
Patents
- Scepter Patent Portfolio | Inventor | McManus, Timothy G. 2023. Anti-Infection Surgical Device for Biofilm Agitation. U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/484,115, filed February 9, 2023
- Mobile Virtual Player (MVP) Portfolio | Inventor | Teevens, Eugene F.; McManus, Timothy G. 2016. Mobile device which simulates human motion. U.S. Patent Application No. 62/274,834, filed January 5, 2016, and issued June 20, 2017
- Toeflex Patent Portfolio | Inventor | McManus, Timothy G. 2014. Athletic shoe technology to efficiently attenuate pressure forces in the toebox. U.S. Patent 8,782,925, filed September 3, 2013, and issued July 22, 2014 | McManus, Timothy G. 2014. Athletic shoe technology to efficiently attenuate pressure forces in the lateral and medial toebox or vamp. Continuation-in-part—U.S. Patent 14,336,426 filed July 21, 2014, and issued February 21, 2017
- Lumabann Patent Portfolio | Inventor | McManus, Timothy G. 2015. Medical Imaging Device to illuminate vasculature. U.S. Patent Application No. 62/143,358, filed April 6, 2015, and published October 6, 2016
Publications
Lectures
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons | 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting | McManus TG, Fort MW, Ray GS, Barrack KE, Sparks MS, McGuire KJ, O’Toole GA — Study on Agitation for Biofilm Eradication and Reduction (SABER): Evaluation of Mechanical Brushing with Sonication and Radiofrequency
- University of Colorado Orthopedic Research Symposium | University of Colorado 5th Annual Orthopedic Research Symposium & D’Ambrosia Diversity Lectureship | McManus TG, Fort MW, Ray GS, Barrack KE, Sparks MS, McGuire KJ, O’Toole GA — Study on Agitation for Biofilm Eradication and Reduction (SABER): Evaluation of Mechanical Brushing with Sonication and Radiofrequency
- Dartmouth College & Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth | M2P2 – Dartmouth Microbiology & Molecular Pathogenesis Retreat | McManus TG, Fort MW, Ray GS, McGuire KJ, Sparks MB, O’Toole Jr. GA — Evaluation of Biofilm Removal Strategies from Orthopedic Hardware Including Sonication & Radiofrequency
- Dartmouth College & Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth | Dartmouth Health Orthopedic Surgery Senior Research Day | McManus TG, Fort MW, Ray GS, McGuire KJ, Sparks MB, O’Toole Jr. GA — Evaluation of Biofilm Removal Strategies from Orthopedic Hardware Including Sonication & Radiofrequency
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center | Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds | McManus, TG — ‘Biofilm Badness’
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center | Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds | McManus, TG — ‘Bone Metabolism & Metabolic Bone Disease’
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center | Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds | McManus, TG — ‘Basic Science: Muscles & Tendons’
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand | American Society for Surgery of the Hand | Campbell A, McManus TG, Jain S — “Does Time to Surgery Affect Union or Infection Rate for Both Bone Forearm Fractures? A Single Institution 10-Year Retrospective Analysis”
- Communities Health Education | The Ohio State University College of Medicine | McManus TG, Campbell J, Hyman T, Pan L, Quinn K — ‘South High School Mentorship Program Increases Student Interest in Medical Sciences’
- CT Surgery Summer Scholars Program | CT Surgery Grand Rounds | McManus, TG — ‘Case Presentation on Robotic Left Lower Lobectomy Surgery’
- University of Minnesota Cardiovascular Research Symposium | McManus TG, Sun-Kin Chan S, Rux D, Richard J, Kyba M — ‘Potential Regulators of Reprogramming Mouse Hematopoietic Stem Cells’
Publications
- European Journal of Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology | Rust A, Samade R, Campbell AB, McManus TG, Jain S — Time to Surgery and Outcomes Following Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Both-Bone Forearm Fractures. European Journal of Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology. June 27, 2023. DOI 10.1007/s00590-023-03560-8
- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) | JBJS Open Access Article | Yong TM, Pappas MA, Ray GS, McManus TG, Coe MP — Analyzing the Proliferation of Social Media Use Among Orthopedic Surgery Residency Programs. In production with Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Open Access. July 19, 2021. DOI 10.2106/JBJS.OA.21.00017.
