Dr. Tolin has been with The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group since 1992. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and completed medical school at the Medical College of Ohio, where he was named to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honory Society, awarded nationally to the top medical students.

He completed his general surgical internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Tolin was recognized by the Orthopaedic faculty at Penn with the DeForest P. Willard Award, for the outstanding performance during his residency. He was a Fellow in Basic Science Research at the McKay Laboratories of Orthopaedic Research at Penn, specifically investigating cartilage cells. After completing his residency training, Dr. Tolin spent an additional year as a Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Fellow with the Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI), specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, and ankle.

Dr. Tolin has been actively involved in education and research of knee and shoulder problems. He has published articles, textbook chapters, and has lectured at national meetings. He is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has attained sub-specialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Dr. Tolin is the team physician for Smithson Valley High School and a team physician for the San Antonio Scorpions Soccer Team. He has also served as team physician for the San Antonio Talons Arena Football League Team. He has been an Orthopaedic consultant for The University of Texas at San Antonio Athletic program, and a team doctor for Trinity University. In addition, he has worked with the Dallas Cowboys & Houston Oilers summer training camps in San Antonio. He has been named one of the best doctors in San Antonio and one of “America’s Top Surgeons.”

Dr. Tolin has a special interest in arthroscopic shoulder repair, total knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, and sports injuries.

Dr. Tolin has been listed in Texas Super Doctors® for the past 12 consecutive years, earning him a Hall of Fame listing in 2014. He was also named in SA Scene’s list of SA Doctors: Best of 2017.

Featured Video:

• Arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee
• Total knee replacement  / total knee arthroplasty
• Joint replacement
• ACL tears / Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction
• Knee arthroscopy
• Shoulder arthroscopy
• Shoulder dislocation
• Labral tears of the shoulder / Arthroscopic labral tear repair
• SLAP tears / Arthroscopic SLAP tear repair
• Shoulder instability
• Bankart tears / Arthroscopic Bankart tear repair
• Knee ligament injuries
• Meniscus tears / Arthroscopic meniscal repair / Arthroscopic meniscectomy
• Knee fractures
• Rotator cuff tears / Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair 
• Cartilage restoration
• All sports injuries
• Sports medicine – Fellowship trained and Sub-Specialty Certification

Clinical Coordinator
Emily B: 210.489.7240

Scheduling
Phone: 210.281.9595
Fax: 210.582.2670

Referrals and Authorizations
Phone: 210.804.5600
Fax: 210.804.5601

Billing Specialist
Phone: 210.396.5369
Fax: 210.804.6801

C. Michael Soulas, P.A.

Physician Assistant to Dr. Brad S. Tolin

P: (210) 489-7240
F: (210) 545-1284

What is a P.A.?

Work History 
Physician Assistant –Certified 
To Brad S. Tolin, M.D. and Phillip M. Jacobs, M.D. 
The San Antonio Orthopeadic Group, LLP 
2013 – Present

Physician Assistant- Certified 
New Braunfels Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine 
– New Braunfels Sports Medicine (formerly: Foundation Sports Medicine) – outreach program
2006 – 2012

Education
University of Texas Health Science Center 
San Antonio, Texas
Master of Physician Assistant Studies- May 2006

University of Texas at San Antonio 
Bachelors of Science in Biology 
May 2002

Certification & Licensure
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2006 
Texas Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, 2006
American Heart Association Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, 2003 to Present

Professional Society Memberships 
Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
American Academy of Physician Assistants

• TSAOG Congratulates Our SA Doctors: Best of 2020
• TSAOG Congratulates Our SA Doctors: Best of 2017
• 2015 Saturday Sports Injury Clinic Starts Tomorrow
• TSAOG Patient Survey Highlights – April 2015
• TSAOG Patient Survey Highlights – March 2015