Miho Jean Tanaka MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Director, Women's Sports Medicine Program, Massachusetts General Hospital; Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
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175 Cambridge St.4th FloorBoston, MA 02114
Phone+1 617-643-3866
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Education & Training
New York Presbyterian HospitalFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2011 - 2012
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2011
New York Medical CollegeClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
ME State Medical License 2022 - 2027
MA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
NH State Medical License 2022 - 2026
RI State Medical License 2021 - 2026
MD State Medical License 2015 - 2019
MO State Medical License 2012 - 2016
NY State Medical License 2011 - 2013
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
- Patellofemoral Surgical Anatomy Excellence Award Patellofemoral Foundation and AANA, 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Ultrasound-Assisted Patellar Glide Test: A Novel Examination Method for Quantifying Patellar Instability.Miho J Tanaka, Nikitha Crasta, Maria V Velasquez Hammerle, Mark P Cote, Ashwin N Babu
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2026-02-04 - Accuracy of the visual assessment of patellar tracking is poor and is influenced by trochlear dysplasia.Alexander Bumberger, Andrew J Cosgarea, Petri J Sillanpaa, Matthew J Best, Miho J Tanaka
Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics. 2025-10-01 - 11 citationsThe Effect of Sex Hormones on Joint Ligament Properties: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Gabrielle Gilmer, Nikitha Crasta, Miho J Tanaka
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025-09-01
Journal Articles
- Correction to: Recognition of Evolving Medial Patellofemoral Anatomy Provides Insight for ReconstructionRobert F LaPrade, Jorge Chahla, John P Fulkerson, Jack 2nd Farr, Miho J Tanaka, Elizabeth A Arendt, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
- Recognition of Evolving Medial Patellofemoral Anatomy Provides Insight for ReconstructionElizabeth A Arendt, Jack 2nd Farr, Robert F LaPrade, Miho J Tanaka, Jorge A Chahla, John P Fulkerson, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
- Complications in patellofemoral instability surgeryTanaka MJ, Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, 6/2015
Authored Content
- When the Physician Becomes the PatientFebruary 2024
- Creating Educational Value for Orthopaedic SurgeonsSeptember 2021
Press Mentions
What to Know About a Rare but Serious Medical Condition Caused by Strenuous WorkoutsSeptember 29th, 2024- The Psychology of Sports InjuriesMay 8th, 2023
- Mass General Sports Medicine Physicians Head to Red Sox Spring TrainingFebruary 28th, 2023
Grant Support
- Doris Duke Clinical Research FellowshipDoris Duke Foundation2004–2005
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Orthopedic Society for Sports MedicineMember
- Member
- American Orthopaedic AssociationMember
- International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports MedicineMember
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