
Anikar Chhabra MD MBA MS
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma
Director of Sports Medicine: Mayo Clinic of Arizona Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon: Arizona State University
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13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259
Phone+1 480-301-8000
Fax+1 480-342-2696
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Summary
- Anikar Chhabra, M.D., M.S. is an orthopedic surgeon and the director of the sports medicine section in the Department of Orthopedics at Mayo Clinic Arizona. He treats all types of operative and non-operative sports related injuries. His interests include arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery, knee and shoulder reconstruction, meniscal transplants, chondral preservation surgery, multiple ligament knee injuries, osteotomies,, patellofemoral abnormalities, biologics for treatment of sports injuries, and sports concussions. He serves as the head orthopedic consultant at Major League Baseball Umpires, chief orthopedic consultant for Arizona State University, and is a team orthopedic surgeon for the Arizona Coyotes. Additionally, he is the medical director for both the Fiesta Bowl and Cheese-it Bowl. He earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia and completed his residency at the University of Virginia Health System. In 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2019, he ranked in Phoenix Magazine’s “Top Docs.” Mayo Clinic Arizona is ranked #1 in Arizona by U.S. News & World Report.
Education & Training
- WP Carey at Arizona State UniversityMBA, Business, Dean’s Medal Winner, 2023 - 2025
- UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2004 - 2005
- University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2004
- University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
- University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2005 - 2027
- AZ State Medical License 2005 - 2026
- VA State Medical License 1999 - 2018
- PA State Medical License 2004 - 2005
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity Practice Solution EMR, GE Healthcare, 2012-2014
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Prescription Testosterone Is Associated With an Increased Risk of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury.Joseph C Brinkman, Alejandro M Holle, Ben R Paul, Camryn S Payne, Sailesh V Tummala
Arthroscopy. 2025-07-01 - Medicaid Reimbursement for 20 Commonly Billed Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Procedures Was 14.9% Less Than Medicare.Adam P Henderson, M Lane Moore, Drew W Barron, Paul R Van Schuyver, Joseph C Brinkman
Arthroscopy. 2025-07-01 - Response to Douoguih et al.'s Letter to the Editor.Sanjit Menon, Landon Morikawa, Sailesh Tummala, Skye Buckner-Petty, Anikar Chhabra
Arthroscopy. 2025-06-05
Authored Content
- Is in-Office Needle Arthroscopy Worth Another Look?December 2018
- Is in-Office Needle Arthroscopy Worth Another Look?December 2018
Press Mentions
- Policy Restricting Headers in Youth Soccer Shows Promising Impact on Concussion RatesJune 26th, 2025
- Rule Change Reduced Concussion Risk for Soccer KidsMarch 11th, 2025
- Header Restriction Policy in Youth Soccer Shows Promising Impact on Concussion RatesMarch 10th, 2025
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