Darin Tessier, MD

Dr. Tessier also earned his medical degree from The University of Texas School of Medicine in San Antonio where he also completed his internship and residency. Most recently, Dr. Tessier received his Fellowship at Fellowship Orthopaedic Sports Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Tessier specializes in sports medicine with a focus on the latest techniques in arthroscopy and treatment of sports-related injuries, as well as open and arthroscopic treatment of hip, knee, shoulder and elbow injuries. In addition, he treats cartilage injuries in the knee with articular cartilage implantation and meniscal transplantation.
Dr. Tessier has served as an assistant team physician with the University of Alabama, the University of West Alabama, Jacksonville State University, the Birmingham Barons (AA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox) and high schools throughout the Birmingham metro area.
Dr. Tessier and his wife have three children. In his spare time, he participates in wildlife habitat management and enjoys football, baseball, hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreational activities with his family.