AlexanderRobertsonVapMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Richmond, VA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Physician

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Office
VCU Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
1200 East Broad Street, West Hospital 9th floor
Richmond, VA 23298
Phone+1 804-628-2352

Fax+1 804-828-1086
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Summary

Dr. Alexander Vap is an orthopedic surgeon in Richmond, VA and is affiliated with VCU Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and has been in practice 7 years. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine.

Education & Training

The Steadman Philippon Research InstituteSports Medicine, 2015 - 2016
Duke University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 - 2015
Duke University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2010 - 2011
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 2016 - 2026
CO State Medical License 2015 - 2019
UT State Medical License 2016 - 2018
GA State Medical License 2013 - 2015
NC State Medical License 2010 - 2015
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Femoral rotational osteotomy for femoroacetabular impingement: A systematic review.
Reiter, C., Reiter, C., Matthew Harris, Carl Edge, James Satalich, Conor O'Neill, John Cyrus, Alexander Vap, Charles R Reiter, Nelson, C., Chase T Nelson> ;Journal of Orthopaedics. 2024 Apr 1
1 citations
Surgical management of recurrent instability following Latarjet procedure - A systematic review of salvage procedures.
Baur, A., O'Connell, R., Satalich, J., Vap, A.> ;Shoulder & Elbow. 2024 Feb 1
Systematic Review of Bracing After Proximal Hamstring Repair.
Wyatt, P., Ho, T., Hopper, H., O'Neill, C., Cyrus, J., O'Connell, R., Satalich, J., Vap, A.> ;Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2024 Feb 1
The role of iliopsoas fractional lengthening in hip arthroscopy: a systematic review.
Alexander Baur, Wesley Lemons, Robert O'Connell, James Satalich, Alexander Vap> ;Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery. 2024 Jan 1
Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review.
Reiter, C., Reiter, C., Phillip B Wyatt, James R Satalich, Conor N O'Neill, Carl Edge, John W Cyrus, Robert S O'Connell, Alexander R Vap, Charles R Reiter> ;Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2024 Jan 1
Partial Patellar Tendon Tears in Athletes: A Systematic Review of Treatment Options, Outcomes, and Return to Sport.
Reiter, C., James R Satalich, Conor N O'Neill, John W Cyrus, Alexander R Vap, Sandoval, L., Luke A Sandoval, Charles R Reiter> ;Orthopedic Reviews. 2024 Jan 1
No Increased Risk of Cerebrovascular Accident With Beach-Chair Versus Lateral Positioning for Shoulder Arthroscopy.
O'Neill, C., McFarland, K., Bowyer, A., Satalich, J., Tran, B., Vap, A.> ;Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2023 Dec 1
1 citations
Female Sex, Older Age, Earlier Surgery, Anticoagulant Use, and Meniscal Repair Are Associated With Increased Risk of Manipulation Under Anesthesia or Lysis of Adhesion...
R Cole Schmidt, Maria I Peri, John W Cyrus, Hopper, H., Reiter, C., Haleigh Hopper, Matthew Adsit, Charles R Reiter, James R Satalich, Alexander R Vap> ;Arthroscopy. 2023 Nov 22
Increased Age, Operative Time, American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification, Functional Dependency, and Comorbidity Burden Are Risk Factors for Adverse Events ...
Charles R Reiter, Phillip B Wyatt, Conor N O'Neill, James R Satalich, Robert S O'Connell, Alexander R Vap> ;Arthroscopy. 2023 Nov 14
1 citations
Metabolic phenotypes reflect patient sex and injury status: A cross-sectional analysis of human synovial fluid.
Hope D Welhaven, Avery H Welfley, Prayag Pershad, James Satalich, Robert O'Connell, Brian Bothner, Alexander R Vap, Ronald K June> ;Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2023 Sep 15
Comparing surgeon perception to publicly reported data using NSQIP.
Jonathan Widmeyer, Hailey Hampton, James Satalich, Dallas Hampton, Alexander Vap, Gregory Golladay, Carl Edge> ;Journal of Orthopaedics. 2023 Aug 1
Significant Increase in Early Reoperation After Latarjet-Bristow Procedure Versus Arthroscopic Bankart Repair for Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Propensity-Score Mat...
R Cole Schmidt, Conor N O'Neill, Anirudh K Gowd, James R Satalich, Robert S O'Connell, Brian R Waterman, Alexander R Vap> ;Arthroscopy. 2024 Mar 1
2 citations
The Rate of Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair Is Increasing While Reconstruction Remains the Most Common Procedure Overall Among Early-Career Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Matthew G Spivey, David S Constantinescu, Joseph P Costello 2nd, Davis S Kao, Robert S O'Connell, Alexander R Vap> ;Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2023 Jun 1
4 citations
Return to sport and active military duty after cervical disc arthroplasty: A systematic review.
Charles R Reiter, Chase T Nelson, James R Satalich, Conor N O'Neill, John W Cyrus, Robert S O'Connell, Alexander R Vap> ;Journal of Orthopaedics. 2023 May 1
1 citations
Metabolomic Phenotypes Reflect Patient Sex and Injury Status: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Human Synovial Fluid.
Hope D Welhaven, Avery H Welfley, Prayag Pershad, James Satalich, Robert O'Connell, Brian Bothner, Alexander R Vap, Ronald K June> ;Biorxiv. 2023 Feb 4
2 citations
Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Setting of Concurrent or Prior Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review.
Zylyftar Gorica, Kimberly McFarland, Conor N O'Neill, Jennifer Vanderbeck, Alexander R Vap> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty. 2023 Jan 1
Revision Patella Tendon Repair: A Novel Surgical Technique.
James Satalich, Colby Barber, Alexander Vap> ;Arthroscopy Techniques. 2022 Nov 1
1 citations
Benefits of Implementing an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol in Ambulatory Surgery.
Hailey Hampton, Matthew Torre, James Satalich, Prayag Pershad, Lee Gammon, Robert O'Connell, Ilia Brusilovsky, Alexander Vap> ;Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022 Nov 1
1 citations
Traumatic Midsubstance Patellar Tendon Ruptures: A Unique Surgical Repair Technique in the Setting of Poor Tissue Quality.
James Satalich, Hailey Hampton, Alexander Vap> ;Arthroscopy Techniques. 2022 Oct 1
2 citations
Clinical Outcomes are Similar Between Graft Types Used in Chronic Patellar Tendon Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.
William T Kim, David Kao, Robert O'Connell, Nirav K Patel, Alexander Vap> ;Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2022 Oct 1
Arthroscopic-Assisted Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction.
James R Satalich, Alexander Vap> ;Cureus. 2022 Jun 1
1 citations
A Systematic Review on the Effect of Common Medications on Platelet Count and Function: Which Medications Should Be Stopped Before Getting a Platelet-Rich Plasma Injec...
David S Kao, Stephanie W Zhang, Alexander R Vap> ;Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022 Apr 1
An Arthroscopic-assisted AC Joint Reconstruction and Hook Plate Fixation for the Treatment of AC Joint Dislocation: A Unique Surgical Technique.
James Satalich, Chase Nelson, Alexander Vap> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports. 2022 Apr 1
Surgical Repair of Posttraumatic Hallux Valgus Deformity in a Collegiate Football Player: A Case Report.
Zylyftar Gorica, Kimberly McFarland, John S Lewis Jr, Karl M Schweitzer Jr, Alexander R Vap> ;JBJS Case Connector. 2022 Apr 1
3 citations
Return to sport post-knee arthroplasty : an umbrella review for consensus guidelines.
David Lester, Colby Barber, Christopher B Sowers, John W Cyrus, Alexander R Vap, Gregory J Golladay, Nirav K Patel> ;Bone & Joint Open. 2022 Mar 1
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Hospital Affiliations

VCU Medical CenterRichmond, Virginia
Chippenham HospitalRichmond, Virginia