Orthopedia Surgeon & Sports Medicine Physician

Thomas Durbin MD, FAAOS, CAQSM, is a fellowship-trained, board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports-related injuries and conditions, with a focus on disorders of the knee and shoulder. He joined TPMG Orthopedics in 2012.

Dr. Durbin earned his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his medical degree at The Ohio State University. He completed residency training at Mount Carmel Medical Center, where he developed a special interest in arthroscopy and sports medicine. This interest led him to pursue an additional year of training in sports medicine at The University of Kentucky in an intensive fellowship program focusing on innovative techniques in shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

In his surgical practice, Dr. Durbin performs many advanced surgical and arthroscopic procedures including: Anatomic ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff tear repair, labral repairs, tendon surgery, meniscal repairs, cartilage restoration, carpal tunnel release, and trigger finger release. For general orthopedics and fracture care, Dr. Durbin takes a conservative approach to care and is adept at nonsurgical techniques and treatments. In the event surgery is the best course of treatment, he will perform the indicated surgery to best restore function and eliminate pain.

A lifelong learner, Dr. Durbin refines his knowledge and skills with state-of-the-art techniques by remaining active in national medical societies. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Durbin has been honored by his peers multiple years in a row as a “Top Doc” in his field.

An active member of the local sports community, Dr. Durbin serves as orthopedic team physician for the College of William and Mary, providing sideline coverage for the football, soccer and lacrosse teams. He is an affiliate physician for the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and, each spring, he assists in the care of the LPGA players at the Kingsmill Championship. He also provides care to many local high school athletes and weekend warriors.

Dr. Durbin sees patients at TPMG Orthopedics offices in Newport News and Williamsburg. He performs surgery at Mary Immaculate Ambulatory Surgery Center in Newport News, Surgical Suites of Coastal Virginia in Williamsburg, and Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Durbin lives in Williamsburg with his wife, Megan, and three children. He enjoys spending quality time with his family, golfing, exercising, and watching collegiate and professional sports.

Are you a Student Athlete with an acute injury? 

• Walk-in Hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM for injured student athletes. 
• Same-day or next-day appointments are available, depending on if the injury has taken place during the normal business hours. 
• Services are available at our Williamsburg and Newport News locations. 

Dr. Thomas Durbin’s Printable Biography

Education

Undergraduate: B.S. Biology, Boston College
Medical School: The Ohio State University
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Mount Carmel Medical System
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky
Board Certified: Orthopedic Surgery

Honors & Awards

Voted one of the Top Orthopedic Surgeons three years in a row!

2022 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2019 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2018 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs"
2017 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs"
2016 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs"
2015 Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Docs”

Interests & Activities

Team Physician - William and Mary Athletics
Affiliate Physician - Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
Member, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)