Samir Mehta, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Presbyterian Medical Center
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Pennsylvania Hospital
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
Contact information
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2 Silverstein, 3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2 Silverstein, 3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-349-8875
Fax: 214-349-5890
Fax: 214-349-5890
Email:
samir.mehta@uphs.upenn.edu
samir.mehta@uphs.upenn.edu
Publications
Education:
B.A. (Integrated Science Program & Biology)
Northwestern University, 1996.
M.D. (Medicine)
Temple University School of Medicine, 2000.
B.A. (Integrated Science Program & Biology)
Northwestern University, 1996.
M.D. (Medicine)
Temple University School of Medicine, 2000.
Post-Graduate Training
Internship, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2000-2001.
Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2001-2006.
Research Fellow, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2002-2003.
Orthopaedic Trauma Fellow, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, 2006-2007.
AO Fellow, University of Saarland Medical School (Germany), 2007-2007.
Internship, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2000-2001.
Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2001-2006.
Research Fellow, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2002-2003.
Orthopaedic Trauma Fellow, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, 2006-2007.
AO Fellow, University of Saarland Medical School (Germany), 2007-2007.
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Part I, 2007.
Permanent linkAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Part I, 2007.
Description of Research Expertise
Orthopaedic traumaBiomechanics of orthopaedic trauma constructs
Biomechanics of healing
Bone healing at biologic level
Clinical outcomes
Description of Clinical Expertise
Pelvic fracturesAcetabular fractures
Peri-articular fractures
Nonunions
Malunions
Orthopaedic trauma
Description of Other Expertise
Adult education principles in surgical trainingBioethics in orthopaedic surgery
Impact of 80-hour work week on resident education
Surgical simulations