John C Elfar MD FACS, FAOA, FAAOS
Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Chair of Orthopaedics, University of Arizona
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PO Box 245064Tucson, AZ 85724
Phone+1 520-626-4024
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Summary
- Dr. John Elfar is the Chair of Orthopaedics at the University of Arizona. He was previously the founding director of the Penn State Center for Orthopaedic Research and Translational Science. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, hand surgery, and sports medicine. He holds multiple subspecialty certificates of qualification.
Education & Training
Pennsylvania State UniversityMBA, Masters of Business Administration, Honors and Certificate in Complex Negotiation, 2020 - 2024
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2007 - 2008
University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002 - 2007
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2002
Johns Hopkins UniversityBS, BA, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Graduation with honors, 1992 - 1996
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2022 - 2026
KY State Medical License 2006 - 2023
NY State Medical License 2008 - 2023
OH State Medical License 2006 - 2023
PA State Medical License 2017 - 2023
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Torchbearer Award NSBE, 1995
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
Clinical Trials
- 4-aminopyridine Treatment for Nerve Injury Start of enrollment: 2021 Jun 05
- A Single Dose Pharmaco-Diagnostic for Peripheral Nerve Continuity After Trauma Start of enrollment: 2021 Aug 17
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Erythropoietin decreases apoptosis and promotes Schwann cell repair and phagocytosis following nerve crush injury in mice.Prem Kumar Govindappa, Govindaraj Ellur, John P Hegarty, Akash Gupta, Rahul V G
Cell Death & Disease. 2025-07-03 - 4-Aminopyridine Promotes BMP2 Expression and Accelerates Tibial Fracture Healing in Mice.Govindaraj Ellur, Prem Kumar Govindappa, Sandeep Subrahmanian, Gerardo Figueroa Romero, David A Gonzales
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2025-05-07 - Erythropoietin decreases apoptosis and promotes Schwann cell repair and phagocytosis following nerve crush injury in mice.Prem Kumar Govindappa, Govindaraj Ellur, John P Hegarty, Akash Gupta, V G Rahul
Biorxiv. 2025-01-23
Authored Content
- The Illusion of Autonomy in OrthopaedicsMarch 2023
- Large University Invests in Orthopaedic Research CenterFebruary 2019
Press Mentions
Repurposed Multiple Sclerosis Drug Could Help Bones Heal FasterAugust 27th, 2025- The Illusion of Autonomy in OrthopaedicsMarch 6th, 2023
Penn State College of Medicine Researcher Wins 2018 CureAccelerator Live!October 17th, 2018- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- A Single Dose Pharmaco-Diagnostic for Peripheral Nerve Continuity After TraumaNational Institutes of Health - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE2022–2027
Research History
- Founding Director - Center for Orthopaedic Research and Translational ScienceMultidisciplinary group of researchers conducting work towards translational trials in the Department of Orthopaedics at Penn State.2017 - 2022
Professional Memberships
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- American Society for Peripheral NerveMember
External Links
- University of Arizona Orthopaedics https://ortho.arizona.edu/
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