Adam J. Tagliero

Dr. Adam J. Tagliero is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He serves as the Associate Program Director for the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Fellowship and provides care for patients with knee and shoulder conditions. Dr. Tagliero is also a team physician for Rochester FC (a USL2 soccer club) and Rochester Community and Technical College football.

Dr. Tagliero earned his medical degree from Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Mayo Clinic. He then pursued fellowship training in Sports Medicine at the University of Virginia, where he refined advanced techniques in arthroscopic and open reconstructive procedures.

Dr. Tagliero's research focuses on sports medicine with particular emphasis on knee and shoulder surgery. His clinical expertise includes complex knee surgery such as ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, and patellofemoral stabilization, as well as comprehensive shoulder care including arthroscopic and open treatment of instability, rotator cuff pathology, and arthritis. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on evidence-based approaches to sports injury management, with particular attention to ACL reconstruction, meniscus rehabilitation, shoulder instability, and patellofemoral disorders. The analysis of his 15 most recent articles shows a consistent theme of developing structured, stepwise approaches to complex orthopedic conditions and establishing evidence-based rehabilitation protocols.

• 2025 AOSSM Boosting Orthopaedic Leaders' Development (BOLD) Program
• 2022 Outstanding Achievement Award in Clinical Competency Mayo Clinic
• 2022 Emerging Leader American Orthopaedic Association
• Multiple Resident Paper Award Finalist recognitions from AOSSM
• Multiple teaching and research awards during medical school

As Associate Program Director for the Sports Medicine Fellowship, Dr. Tagliero is actively involved in training the next generation of sports medicine surgeons. His dual role as clinician and educator allows him to integrate the latest research findings into clinical practice and teaching. His involvement in international consensus initiatives demonstrates his leadership in the field of sports medicine.