Sam Moghtaderi
About Sam Moghtaderi
Sam Moghtaderi is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where he serves as Program Director for the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. He specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow conditions for both adult and pediatric patients and has a keen interest in medical informatics to enhance clinical practice.
Work at The George Washington University
Sam Moghtaderi serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He has held this position since 2016 and has been the Program Director for the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency since 2020. In this role, he oversees the residency program, ensuring that it meets educational standards and provides quality training for future orthopaedic surgeons.
Education and Expertise
Sam Moghtaderi earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale University, completing his studies from 1993 to 1997. He then pursued a medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he studied from 1997 to 2002. His expertise lies in treating hand, wrist, and elbow conditions in both adult and pediatric patients, with a particular focus on medical informatics to enhance clinical practice and patient care.
Background in Orthopaedic Surgery
Prior to his current role, Sam Moghtaderi worked as an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at Montefiore Medical Center from 2010 to 2015. He also served as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine during the same period. His training included a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center from 2009 to 2010 and a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 2002 to 2007.
Teaching and Mentorship
Sam Moghtaderi actively participates in the education of medical students and future physicians at The George Washington University. His role involves teaching and mentoring students in the field of orthopaedic surgery, contributing to the development of the next generation of healthcare professionals.