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Sameer Nagda, M.D.Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Surgeon Knee - Shoulder - Elbow

Dr. Sameer Nagda, is a Shoulder and Sports Medicine Surgeon at the Anderson OrthopaedicClinic. He evaluates and surgically treats problems of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He is a member of the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and is also the Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery for the Inova Health System. In addition to his clinical practice, he is team physician for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team and was part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion Team in 2019. He also travelled with the team to the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics and assisted the 2020 Olympic Team. He also served as a physician in the Washington Nationals organization for 9 years and still helps as a consultant during spring training. He is a founding member of the Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society, and the Indian American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. He is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at Georgetown University School of Medicine.

Dr. Nagda has expertise in complex problems of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. He has particular interest and expertise in arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, shoulder instability surgery, Tommy John surgery, and shoulder replacements. He performs both regular anatomic and reverse shoulder replacements and performs more of these than anyone else in the greater DC region. He is often consulted by other orthopaedic surgeons on complex and revision cases. Dr. Nagda also has advanced training and expertise in surgical procedures for the knee including anterior cruciate ligament repair and reconstruction, meniscal repair, patellofemoral realignment surgery, and cartilage preservation techniques. He often performs complex cartilage transplant procedures in the knee using cadaver cartilage grafts.

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Dr. Nagda has won several awards for his research and published numerous research papers. He has received the prestigious Neer Award from the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. This is the highest award given in the field of shoulder surgery. He has also received multiple awards from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Eastern Orthopaedic Society for his research. Dr. Nagda has also served as the Editor–in- Chief of the University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal and is reviewer of prospective research papers for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. He lectures at the local, national, and international level on a regular basis. In addition to his clinical and research practice at Anderson Clinic, Dr. Nagda volunteers and helps with the shoulder curriculum for the orthopaedic surgery residents at Georgetown and interviews prospective students for the Georgetown University School of Medicine.

Dr. Nagda received his undergraduate degree with honors from the University of California at Los Angeles. He completed his medical education at the Chicago Medical School. There he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was given the Dean’s Award for achievement and performance. Dr. Nagda completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. There he was selected as the academic chief resident and given the DeForest Willard Award as the most outstanding senior orthopaedic resident. He then pursued specialized training in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the world-renowned KerlanJobeOrthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. There he assisted in the care for many sports teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Lakers.

Prior to joining the Anderson Clinic, Dr. Nagda practiced in Las Vegas. While in Las Vegas, he was a team physician for the University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV) Athletic Department, the Las Vegas Gladiators Arena Football Team, and the Las Vegas Wranglers Minor League Hockey Team. Dr. Nagda also cared for many of the performers in the various Las Vegas shows and was an Orthopaedic consultant for the 2007 NBA All-Star Game and the 2007 FIBA Americas Basketball Championship.

Dr. Nagda’s primary focus is to provide world-class orthopaedic care to his patients. He prides himself on taking a comprehensive approach to each patient’s unique situation and making recommendations based on each patient’s specific problems and needs. He is available to see patients at the Shirlington, Alexandria, and Lorton offices of the Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic.

Postgraduate Training

2005-2006

  • Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles CA.
    Fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

2001-2005

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
    Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery

2000-2001

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
    Internship in General Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

2018-2019

  • Harvard Medical School/Harvard Business School
    Surgical Leadership Program

1996–2000

  • Rosalind Franklin Univ. of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL.
    M.D. Alpha Omega Alpha

1990-1995

  • University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
    B.S. in Psychobiology, Cum Laude

Licensure

  • Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland – Active
  • Pennsylvania, California, Nevada, Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland – Inactive

Honors & Awards

2019

  • FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion, TeamUSA –Team Physician

2018

  • Northern Virginia Magazine – Top Doctors Award

2017-22

  • Washingtonian Magazine –Top Doctors Award

2016

  • United States Olympic Team –Team Physician

2013

  • SuperDoctors 2013 Rising Stars in Orthopaedic Surgery – Washington Post Magazine

2012

  • Healthgrades.com - Patient Recognition Award
  • Best of the AAOS - Paper #487 - Shoulder and Elbow

2005

  • The Neer Award of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Best Poster Award:Shoulder and Elbow
  • DeForest Willard Award - Outstanding performance by a senior orthopaedic resident
  • Eastern Orthopaedic Association Resident/Fellow Research Award
  • Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Resident Research Award

2004

  • Academic Chief Resident-University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

2003

  • National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals

2000

  • Chicago Medical School Dean’s Award for outstanding service and performance

1999

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

1993

  • Golden Key National Honor Society

1990

  • Mensa International

Professional & College Team Physician Experience

2016-Pres

  • United States Women’s National Soccer Team
    Team Physician

2015-2016

  • United States Men’s U-23 National Soccer Team
    Team Physician

2014-2015

  • Washington Nationals Baseball Team
    Assistant Team Physician

2013-Pres

  • Potomac Nationals Baseball Team
    Team Physician

2012-Pres

  • Washington Nationals Baseball Team
    Consultant

2011

  • NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Second and Third Round Tournament
    Event Physician

2010 - 2012

  • Georgetown University Athletic Department
    Team Physician

2006 - 2008

  • University of Nevada at Las Vegas Athletic Department
    Team Physician

2006 - 2007

  • Las Vegas Wranglers Minor League Hockey Team
    Team Physician

2006 - 2008

  • Las Vegas Gladiators Arena Football Team
    Team Physician

2007

  • FIBA Basketball Championship of the Americas 2007 – Las Vegas, NV
    Orthopaedic Consultant

2007

  • NBA All Star Weekend 2007 – Las Vegas, NV
    Orthopaedic Consultant

2006, 2007

  • Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament; God and Goddess of the Beach, Las Vegas, NV
    Orthopaedic Consultant

2005 - 2006

  • Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Team
    Assistant Team Physician
  • Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Team
    Assistant Team Physician
  • Los Angeles Sparks Basketball Team
    Assistant Team Physician
  • Los Angeles Galaxy Soccer Team
    Assistant Team Physician
  • Los Angeles Kings Hockey Team
    Assistant Team Physician
  • Anaheim Mighty Ducks Hockey Team
    Assistant Team Physician
  • Los Angeles Avengers Arena Football Team
    Assistant Team Physician
  • University of Southern California Athletic Department
    Assistant Team Physician
  • Loyola Marymount University Athletic Department
    Assistant Team Physician

2006

  • World Baseball Classic – Semifinals, Anaheim, CA
    Assistant Event Physician

2005

  • NCAA Lacrosse Final Four Championship
    Event Physician for Division I, II, and III NCAA Championships

2003 - 2005

  • University of Pennsylvania Athletic Department Assistant Team Physician

Board Certification

Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

  • ABOS Examination Part I, 7/2005: Pass
  • ABOS Examination Part II, 7/2008: Pass

Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine – 2013

Recertification for ABOS and CAQSports Medicine -2017

Work Experience

2008-Present

  • Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic, Arlington, VA.
    Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine

2006-2008

  • Private Practice, Las Vegas, NV
    Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

1995-1996

  • National Genetics Institute, Los Angeles, CA.
    Lab Technician in PCR lab

1992-1995

  • UCLA Emergency Medicine Center, Los Angeles CA.
    Project Coordinator for Emergency Department Expert Charting
    System Project

Leadership and Faculty Positions

2021-Present

  • Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Inova Health System, VA.

2020-Present

  • Co-Chair – Stryker Shoulder Fellows Capstone Program

2019-Present

  • President – Indian American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons

2018-2021

  • President - Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic, Arlington, VA

2012-2018

  • Chief Executive Officer, Harborside Surgery Center, Oxon Hill, MD

2010-Present

  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine

2008-Present

  • Physician Instructor
    Jackson Clinics Physical Therapy Residency Program

2009 – 2010

  • Volunteer Faculty
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine

2001-2005

  • Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Course Faculty Positions

2022

  • Indian Arthroscopy Society Annual Meeting – Invited Visiting Faculty
  • Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting, Washington, DC
  • Cherry Blossom Orthopaedic Seminar, Washington DC

2021

  • Cherry Blossom Orthopaedic Seminar, Washington DC
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Residents Course, Chicago, IL
  • 1st Virtual Shoulder Meeting of IASES/SESI/IAS
  • Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting, Washington, DC

2020

  • Cherry Blossom Orthopaedic Seminar - Virtual

2019

  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Residents Course, Chicago, IL
  • Inova Sports Medicine Symposium –Course Director –Fairfax, VA
  • Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting, Washington, DC
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, Las Vegas, NV

2018

  • Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting, Washington, DC
  • Inova Sports Medicine Symposium –Course Director –Fairfax, VA
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, New Orleans, LA

2017

  • Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting, Washington, DC
  • Inova Sports Medicine Symposium –Course Director –Alexandria, VA
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, San Diego, CA

2016

  • Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting, Washington, DC
  • Inova Sports Medicine Symposium –Course Director –Alexandria, VA

2015

  • Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting, Washington, DC
  • Inova Sports Medicine Symposium –Course Director –Alexandria, VA

2014

  • Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting, Washington, DC
  • Inova Sports Medicine Symposium –Course Director –Alexandria, VA

2013

  • Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
  • Inova Sports Medicine Symposium – Course Director – Alexandria, VA
  • AANA Residents Arthroscopic Skills Course, Chicago, IL.

2012

  • AANA Shoulder Arthroscopy Course, Chicago, IL.

2011

  • Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting, Washington DC
  • AANA Residents Arthroscopic Skills Course, Chicago, IL.

2010

  • AANA Residents Arthroscopic Skills Course, Chicago, IL.

2009

  • 1st Biennial Indo-US Shoulder Course, Coimbatore, India
  • Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Baseball Medicine Course, Washington DC.
  • AANA Residents Arthroscopic Skills Course, Chicago, IL.

2006

  • Depuy Advanced Shoulder Arthroplasty Course, Las Vegas, NV

Editorial & Reviewer Positions

2014-Present

  • Reviewer, The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

2013-Present

  • Reviewer, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

2005-2008

  • Reviewer, Arthroscopy, the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

2004-2005

  • Senior Editor, The University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal.

2002-2003

  • Special Projects Editor, The University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal

2001-2002

  • Assistant Editor, The University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal

Academic Committees

2017-2020

American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons -Political Task Force

2016-2021

Executive Committee, Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic, Arlington, VA

2015-2019

Program Committee – Shoulder and Elbow, Annual Meeting
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

2012

Program Committee - 2012 MASES Meeting
Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society

2005

Raymond Tronzo Endowed Lectureship Committee
University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

2004

Faculty Search Committee- Shoulder and Elbow
University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

2003-2004

Faculty Search Committee- Sports Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Chair, Resident Selection Programming Committee
University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

2003-2005

Resident Selection Committee
University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Core Curriculum and Grand Rounds Committee
University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

2001-2005

Residency Education Committee
University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

2002-2003

ACGME Work Hours Committee
University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

1999-2000

Admissions Interview Committee
Chicago Medical School

Professional Societies

2019-Present

  • Indian American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons – Founding Member

2012-Present

  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons

2011-Present

  • Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society - Founding member

2006-Present

  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

2000-Present

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

2003-2005

  • Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society - Resident Member

2001-2005

  • Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society - Resident Member

1996-2000

  • American Medical Association – Member 1996-2000
  • National Delegate, Medical Student Section 1997-1999
  • Vice President, Chicago Medical School Chapter 1997-1998

Major Teaching & Clinical Responsibilities

2011 - Present

  • Orthopaedic Residency Coordinator
    Inova Mt Vernon Hospital
    - Responsible for coordinating rotation for 3rd year Orthopaedic resident from Georgetown University

2008 - 2016

  • Resident Shoulder Conference
    Georgetown University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    - Co-moderate bi-weekly shoulder conference for residents and medical students.

2004-2005

  • Academic Chief Resident
    University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    - Elected by department for 1-year term. Responsible for departmental academic calendar and residency issues. Serve as liaison between faculty and residents.

2004

  • Orthopaedic Summer School 2004
    University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    - Responsible for curriculum and schedule of 10-week course for junior residents.
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Conference
    University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
    - Responsible for preparing lecture and leading discussion for weekly conference during a six-week period in Sept/Oct, 2004.

Intra-Departmental Lectures Given

  • “Management of Shoulder Arthritis.” Presented as part of the resident core lecture series, Georgetown University Orthopaedic Department, January, 2013.
  • “Labrum Injuries in the Shoulder.” Presented as part of the resident core lecture series, Georgetown University Orthopaedic Department, March 2011.
  • “Management of Shoulder Arthritis.” Presented as part of the resident core lecture series, Georgetown University Orthopaedic Department, March 2011.
  • “Shoulder Injuries and Surgical Management.” Presented as part of the Educational Curriculum for Jackson Clinics Physical Therapy Residency Program, August, 2009.
  • “Knee Injuries and Surgical Management.” Presented as part of the Educational Curriculum for the Jackson Clinics Physical Therapy Residency Program, April 2009.
  • “SLAP Lesions – Diagnosis and Management.” Presented at the UNLV Athletic Trainers Educational Conference, October 2007.
  • “Meniscal injuries – Options in the Post-menisectomy Knee.” Presented at Kerlan Jobe Fellows Conference, April 2006.
  • “SLAP Lesions – Diagnosis and Management.” Presented at Kerlan Jobe Fellows Conference, January 2006.
  • “Subtle Injuries of the Upper Extremity.” Presented at Penn Upper Extremity Conference, June 2005.
  • “Peripheral Nerve Function During Shoulder Arthroplasty.” Presented at Penn Orthopaedics Research Day 2005. June 2005.
  • “Hip Arthroscopy.” Presented at Penn Adult Reconstruction Conference, March 2005.
  • “Neurological Injuries and Shoulder Arthroplasty.” Presented at Penn Shoulder and Elbow Conference, February, 2005.
  • “Traumatic Injuries of the Shoulder and Clavicle.” Presented at Penn Orthopaedic Summer School 2004, July 2004.
  • “Osteonecrosis of the Hip – Diagnosis and Management.” Presented at Penn Adult Reconstruction Conference, January 2004.
  • “Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Elbow – Diagnosis and Management.” Presented at Penn Upper Extremity Conference, October 2003.

GRANTS

Inova Faculty Research Grant - Grant for studying a more anatomic way to perform ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.

Wright Medical Inc. - Annual grant for studying shoulder replacement implants post-mortem

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation - Grant for studying outcomes of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty with or without formal physical therapy.

Inova Faculty Research Grant Grantfor evaluating rotator cuff function during driving.

JBJS Journal Club Grant - Grant forconducting monthly journal club

Frederick Hark Memorial Lectureship Grant of the OREF
Grant for orthopaedic lecture at the University of Pennsylvania

American Pediatric Society Medical Student Grant
Grant for research on computer applications in pediatric fever management in the emergency department.
Mentor: Larry Baraff, MD. UCLA Emergency Medicine Center

Current Research

2011-2013

  • Are Pendulum Exercises Benign? Nagda S, Wiesel B, Salamone A
  • Evaluation of patient compliance with Multi-media Post-operative Instructions. Nagda, S, Edgar, R.
  • Evaluation of Rotator Cuff Function During Driving. Nagda S, Wiesel, B, Edgar R, Blerman L, Fitzpatrick K

Lectures by Invitation / Podium Presentations

  • Bagla S, Nagda S, Piechowiak R, Orlando J, Sajan A, Isaacson A. “Results from a United States Investigational Device Study of Adhesive Capsulitis Embolization in the Treatment of Shoulder Pain: The Adhesive Capsulitis Embolization Study.” Presented at the Indian Arthroscopy Society Meeting, 2022.  Coimbatore, India.
  • Nagda S, Michaelson E, Wiesel B, Siedlarz B, Sethi P, Murthi A, Lutton D.  “Accuracy of Telemedicine in the Evaluation of Patients with New Shoulder Complaints.”  Presented at theIndian Arthroscopy Society Meeting, 2022.  Coimbatore, India.
  • Chang E, Le A, Looney A, Colantonio D, Roach W, Helgeson M, Clark D, Fredericks D,Nagda S.“Biomechanical Comparison of Anatomic Restoration of the Ulnar Footprint vs Traditional Ulnar Tunnels in Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction.” Presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Specialty Day, Chicago 2022. 
  • Chang E, Le A, Looney A, Colantonio D, Roach W, Helgeson M, Clark D, Fredericks D, Nagda S.“Biomechanical Comparison of Anatomic Restoration of the Ulnar Footprint vs Traditional Ulnar Tunnels in Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction.”Presented at the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Specialty Day, Chicago 2022. 
  • Nagda S, Michaelson E. Frozen Shoulder: What is it and What Can We Do About It? Presented at the STREAM Interventional Radiology Meeting, Washington, DC, 2021. 
  • Nagda S, Michaelson E, Wiesel B, Siedlarz B, Sethi P, Murthi A, Lutton D.  Accuracy of Telemedicine in the Evaluation of Patients with New Shoulder Complaints.  Presented at the KerlanJobe Annual Alumni Meeting, Virtual 2021.
  • Nagda S. Lessons Learned from the Road I’ve Travelled.  Presented as the Keynote address of the International Congress of Future Medical Professionals. Virtual 2021.
  • Nagda S. Implant Design, Stem Choices, Stemless, and Newer Glenoid Implants and the Impact of Badly Deformed Glenoids. Presented at the Cherry Blossom Seminars, Nationals Harbor, MD. 2019.
  • Nagda S. Treatment Options for Failed Shoulder Arthroplasty. Presented at the Cherry Blossom Seminars, National Harbor, MD. 2019.
  • Nagda S. Overview on the management of shoulder instability, Presented at the Georgetown University Resident Lecture Series, 2018.
  • Nagda S. Osteoarticular Allograft for the Management of Chondral Defects of the Knee. Presented at the Inova Sports Medicine Symposium, 2017.
  • Nagda S. Muscle Injuries Around the Shoulder: Play, FixLater, or Fix Now?Presented at the Inova Sports Medicine Summit 2016, Washington DC.
  • Nagda S. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. The Gamechanger. Presented at the Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic Annual Alumni Meeting 2015, Cancun Mexico.
  • Nagda S, Paulus M, Bierman L, Fitzpatrick K, Wiesel B. “EMG Analysis of Rotator Cuff Function During Driving” Presented at the Open Meeting of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons 2015, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Nagda S, Paulus M, Bierman L, Fitzpatrick K, Wiesel B. “EMG Analysis of Rotator Cuff Function During Driving” Presented at the Kerlan Jobe Alumni Sports Medicine Conference 2014, Seattle, WA.
  • Nagda S. “Diagnosis and Management of Shoulder instability” Presented at the Inova Sports Medicine Symposium 2012, Alexandria, VA
  • Nagda S, Edgar R. “Management of SLAP Tears, Why Tenodesis is Better” Presented at that Virginia Orthopaedic Society, Annual Meeting, 2012. Williamsburg, VA.
  • Nagda S, Wiesel B, Abboud J, Edgar R, Garstka J, Sheth N, Foran J. “Patient Perception of Physician Reimbursement in Elective Shoulder Surgery” Presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2012, San Francisco, CA. Awarded a commendation as the “Best of the AAOS Paper – Shoulder and Elbow”
  • Nagda S. “ACL Reconstruction and Uni-compartmental Knee Replacement: Pearls and Pitfalls.” Presented at the Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute Annual Alumni Meeting, September, 2011. Alexandria, VA.
  • Nagda S. “Proximal Biceps Tendon and Labral Injuries: Current Concepts” Presented at the Inova Sports Medicine Symposium 2011, Alexandria, VA
  • Nagda S. “The Proximal Biceps Tendon: Diagnosis and Management” Presented at the Grand Rounds of the Georgetown University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. February 2011.
  • Nagda S. “Surgical Procedures of the Shoulder and Elbow” Presented at the Inova Sports Medicine Symposium 2010, Alexandria, VA.
  • Nagda, S. “Shoulder Injuries in the Overhead Athlete.” Presented at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas Sports Medicine Symposium, April 2009. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Nagda, S. “Management and Rehabilitation of Cartilage Injuries.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Association 2008, San Francisco, CA.
  • Nagda S. “Medial Elbow pain in the Overhead Athlete: Diagnosis and Management.” Presented at the Inova Sports Medicine Symposium 2008, Alexandria, VA.
  • Nagda, S. “Complications of Shoulder Replacement.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Nevada Orthopedic Society 2007, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Nagda S. “The Dreaded High Ankle Sprain.” Presented at the Arena Football League Annual Team Physicians and Trainers Meeting 2006, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Nagda S. “SLAP Lesions: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Nevada Athletic Trainers Association 2006, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Nagda S, Carolan G, Glousman R, Kvitne R, Meeuwisse W. “Shoulder Injuries in the National Hockey League.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Orthopaedic Association 2006, Boca Raton, FL.
  • Nagda S, Altobelli G, Brewster C, Bowdry K, Lombardo S. “Cost Analysis of Outpatient ACL Reconstruction.” Presented at the 20th Annual Kerlan Jobe Alumni Fellows Research Conference 2006, Hershey, PA.
  • Nagda S, Rogers K, Getz C, Ramsey, M, Silverberg, D, Williams G. “Peripheral Nerve Function During Shoulder Arthroplasty Using Intra-operative Nerve Monitoring.” Winner of the 2005 Eastern Orthopaedic Association Resident/Fellow Research Award and presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Orthopaedic Association 2005, Cambridge, MD.
  • Nagda S, Rogers K, Getz C, Ramsey, M, Silverberg, D, Williams G. “Peripheral Nerve Function During Shoulder Arthroplasty Using Intra-operative Nerve Monitoring.” Winner of the 2005 Charles Neer Award of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and presented at the Open Meeting of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons 2005, Washington D.C.
  • Nagda S, Rogers K, Getz C, Ramsey, M, Silverberg, D, Williams G. “Monitoring Peripheral Nerve Function During Shoulder Arthroplasty Using Continuous Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring.” Winner of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Resident Research Award and presented at the Spring Meeting of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society 2005, Orlando, FL.
  • Nagda S, Rogers K, Getz C, Ramsey, M, Silverberg, D, Williams G. “Peripheral Nerve Function During Shoulder Arthroplasty Using Continuous Intra-operative Nerve Monitoring.” Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Shoulder Arthroplasty 2005, Paris, France.
  • Nagda S, Rogers K, Getz C, Ramsey, M, Silverberg, D, Williams G. “Monitoring Peripheral Nerve Function During Shoulder Arthroplasty Using Continuous Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring.” Presented at the Closed Meeting of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons 2004, New York, NY.
  • Sodha S, Nagda S, Lackman RD, Donthineni R. “Gamma Probe Assisted Biopsy of Suspected Rib Lesions.” Presented at the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting 2002. Toronto, Canada.
  • Schriger D, Day F, Hoang L, Ouk S, Nagda S, Baraff L. “The Efficacy of a Guideline Based Computer Charting System for Documentation of Low Back Pain ED Cases.” Presented at the American College of Emergency Physicians Research Forum 1995, San Francisco, CA.
  • Nagda S, Schriger D, Baraff L, Hassanvand M. “The Presentation of Literature Based Clinical Guidelines Via a Computer Charting System.” Presented at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting 1994, Washington D.C.
  • Schriger D, Day F, Hassanvand M, Cretin S, Nagda S, Baraff L. “The Effect of a Computerized Guideline Charting System on the Emergency Care of Health Care Workers Exposed to Body Fluids.” Presented at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting 1994, Washington D.C.

Poster Presentations

  • Nagda S, Churchill R, Conroy, C, Savoia D, Bauer T, Garrigues G, Jamgochian G, Abboud J. “Value in Elective Rotator Cuff Repair and Shoulder Replacement: The Patients Perspective” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018. New Orleans, LA.
  • Nagda S, Churchill R, Savoia D, Bauer T, Garrigues G, Jamgochian G, Abboud J. “Value of Rotator Cuff Repair and Shoulder Replacement: The Patients Perspective” Presented at the Closed Meeting of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons 2017. New Orleans, LA.
  • Nagda S, Paulus M, Bierman L, Fitzpatrick K, Wiesel B. “EMG Analysis of Rotator Cuff Function During Driving” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2015, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Nagda S, Wiesel B, Abboud J, Edgar R, Garstka J, Sheth N, Foran J. “Patient Perception of Physician Reimbursement in Elective Total Shoulder Replacement and Rotator Cuff Repair” Presented at the Virginia Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting 2012, Williamsburg, VA.
  • Nagda S, Altobelli G, Brewster C, Bowdry K, Lombardo S. “Cost Analysis of Outpatient ACL Reconstruction.” Presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting 2007, San Diego, CA.
  • Mehta S, Nagda S, Yagnik G, Rogers, K, Ebaugh D, Sennett B, Williams G. “Evaluation of the Functional Range of Motion in the Shoulder.” Presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting 2006, Chicago, IL.
  • Nagda S, Rogers K, Getz C, Ramsey, M, Silverberg, D, Williams G. “Peripheral Nerve Function During Shoulder Arthroplasty Using Intra-operative Nerve Monitoring.” Winner of the Best Shoulder and Elbow Category poster and presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting 2005, Washington D.C.
  • Donthineni R, Nagda S, Vannozzi B, Lackman R. “Enchondromas- Patterns of Referral and Outcomes of 150 cases.” Presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting 2004, San Francisco, CA.
  • Donthineni R, Vannozzi B, Nagda S, Lackman R. “Enchondromas- Patterns of Referral and Outcomes.” Presented at the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting 2003. Chicago, IL.
  • Nagda S, Schriger D, Kulasingam S, Baraff L. “The Effect of a Guideline Based Computer Charting System on ED Charges for Health Care Workers.” Presented at the American College of Emergency Physicians Research Forum 1995, San Francisco, CA.

Book Chapters

  • Churchill R, Nagda S. “Plate Fixation of Clavicle Fractures” Chapter in Operative Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (3rd ed), Williams GR Jr., Ramsey ML, Wiesel BB, Namdari, S eds.  Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2021.
  • Nagda S, Ciccotti M. “Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstructions of the Elbow”Chapter in Operative Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2nd ed), Williams GR Jr., Ramsey ML, Wiesel BB eds.  Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2016.
  • Nagda S, Sheth N. “Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Adult Distal Humerus Elbow Fractures” in Gowned and Gloved – Orthopedics: Introduction to Common Procedures. Sheth N, Lonner J, Editors. Lippincott, Williams, Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA. 2008, p81-88.
  • Flynn J, Nagda S. “Upper Extremity Injuries” in Requisites in Pediatrics. Pediatric Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Dormans JP, Editor. Mosby, St. Louis, MO. 2004, p 21-48.

Peer Reviewed Publications

  • Chang E, Le A, Looney A, Colantonio D, Roach W, Helgeson M, Clark D, Fredericks D, Nagda S.“Biomechanical Comparison of Anatomic Restoration of the Ulnar Footprint vs Traditional Ulnar Tunnels in Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction.” Am J Sports Med.2022 Apr;50(5):1375-1381.doi: 10.1177/03635465211054475. 
  • Bagla S, Nagda S, Piechowiak R, Orlando J, Sajan A, Isaacson A. “Results from a United States Investigational Device Study of Adhesive Capsulitis Embolization in the Treatment of Shoulder Pain: The Adhesive Capsulitis Embolization Study.” J VascIntervRadiol. 2022 Feb;33(2):177-182.doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2021.10.031.
  •  Kennedy JS, Reinke EK, Friedman LGM, Cook C, Forsythe B, Gillespie R, Nagda S, et al. Protocol for a multicenter, randomised controlled trial of surgeon-directed home therapy vs. outpatient rehabilitation by physical therapists for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: the SHORT trial. Arch Physiother 2021;11(1):28. doi:10.1186/s40945-021-00121-2
  • Lau BC, Hutyra CA, Gonzalez JM, Mather RC 3rd, Owens BD, Levine WN, Garrigues GE, Kelly JD, KovaceviD, Abrams JS, Cuomo F, McMahon PJ, Kaar S, Dines JS, Miniaci A, Nagda S, Braman JP, Harrison AK, MacDonald P, Riboh JC. “Surgical Treatment for Recurrent Shoulder Instability: Factors Influencing Surgeon Decision Making” J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Jul,25:S1058-2746(20) 30567-X.
  • Jamgochian G, Abboud J, Churchill R, Garrigues G, Brockmeier S, Bauer T,Nagda S. “The Value of Shoulder Replacement and Rotator Cuff Surgery: the Patients'Perspective.”J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2019 Jun 28. pii: S1058-2746(19)30230-7
  • Abboud JA, Jamgochian GC, Romeo AA,Nagda S, Edwards TB, Baumgarten KM, Pinto M, Cordasco FA, Beach W, Bushnell BD, Schlegel T. “A prospective study assessing the political advocacy of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons members. ”J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2019 Apr;28(4):802-807
  • Wiesel B, Nagda S, Mehta S. Churchill R. “Management of Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures in Adults” J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018 Nov 15;26(22).
  • Nagda S, Wiesel B, Abboud J, Salamone A, Sheth N, Foran J, Garstka J. “Patient Perception of Physician Reimbursement in Elective Total Shoulder Replacement and Rotator Cuff Repair” J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2015 Jan;24(1):106-10.
  • Wiesel BB, Nagda S, Williams GR. “Technical Pitfalls of Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty for Fracture Management” Orthop Clin North Am2013, Jul:44(3): 317-29.
  • Edgar R, Nagda S, Huffman R, Namdari S. “Pulmonary Embolism After Shoulder Arthroscopy” Orthopaedics, 2012, Nov:35(11): 1673-6.
  • Namdari S, Yagnik G, Ebaugh D, Nagda S, Ramsey M, Williams G, Mehta S. “Defining Functional Shoulder Range of Motion for Activities of Daily Living” J Shoulder Elbow. 2012 Sept; 21(9):1177-83.
  • Nagda S, Rausch D, Noonan T, Yocum L, Cohen S, Ciccotti M. “Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major Tears in Professional Baseball Players.” Am J Sports Med. 2011 Oct;39(10):2181-6.
  • Garrigues G, Nagda S, Yu J. “Open Luxatio Erecta: Case Report and Review of the Literature.” J Orthop Trauma. 2011 Apr;25(4):e34-7. Nagda S, Altobelli G, Bowdry K, Brewster C, Lombardo S. “Cost Analysis of Outpatient ACL Reconstruction: Autograft vs Allograft.” Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010 May;468(5):1418-22.
  • Nagda S, Rogers K, Sestokas A, Getz C, Ramsey M, Glaser D, Williams G. “The Neer Award 2005: Peripheral Nerve Function During Shoulder Arthroplasty Using Intra-operative Nerve Monitoring.” J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 16: S2-8. 2007.
  • Sodha S, Nagda S, Sennett B. “Heterotopic Ossification of the Elbow as a Complication of Elbow Arthroscopy. A Case Report.” Arthroscopy, 22: 802.e1-3. 2006.
  • Lamar DL, Freedman K, Nagda S, Bartolozzi A. “Thermal Modification of Partial Tears of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament.” Arthroscopy, 21: 809-14. 2005.
  • Sodha S, Nagda S, Lackman RD, Donthineni R. “Gamma Probe Assisted Biopsy of Suspected Rib Lesions.” Clin Orthop, 422: 186-9. 2004.
  • Tamai J, Lou J, Nagda S, Ganley T, Flynn J. “Pediatric Elbow Fractures. Pearls and Pitfalls.” Univ of Penn Ortho J, 15: 43-51, 2002.
  • Labana N, Messer T, Lautenschlager E, Nagda S, Nagle D. “A Biomechanical Analysis of the Modified Tsuge Suture Technique for Repair of Flexor Tendon Lacerations.” J Hand Surg (B), 26(4): 297-300, 2001.
  • Schriger D, Baraff L, Buller K, Shendrikar M, Nagda S, Lin E, Mikulich V. “Implementation of Clinical Guidelines via a Computer Charting System: Effect on the Care of Febrile Children Less Than Three Years of Age.” Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. 7(2):186-95, 2000.
  • Day F, Hoang L, Ouk S, Nagda S, Schriger D. “The Impact of a Guideline-Driven Computer Charting System on the Emergency Care of Patients with Acute Low Back Pain” Proceedings-The Annual Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care. 576-80, 1995.
  • Schriger D, Barraff L, Hassanvand M, Nagda S. “EDECS: The Emergency Department Expert Charting System.” Medinfo 8, Pt 2: 1665-7, 1995.

Personal

Interests include Basketball, Swimming, Traveling, and Wine. Fluent in two Indian languages.

  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  • Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • 
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Indian American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons