
Samir Mehta MD
Orthopedic Trauma
Chief, Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Service
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3737 Market Street6th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19104
Phone+1 215-662-3350
Fax+1 215-349-5890
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Summary
- Dr. Samir Mehta is an orthopedic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and has been in practice 17 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Hindi and Urdu. He is experienced in limb lengthening and reconstruction, pelvic fractures, fracture management/repair, periarticular fractures, and non-union.
Education & Training
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 - 2006
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 2000
Northwestern UniversityB.A., Integrated Science Program & Biology, 1996
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
NJ State Medical License 2012 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
WA State Medical License 2006 - 2009
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- Outcomes Following Severe Distal Tibia, Ankle and/or Foot Trauma: Comparison of Limb Salvage Versus Transtibial Amputation Protocol Start of enrollment: 2012 May 01
- Biomarker Identification in Orthopaedic & Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Subjects to Identify Risks of Bisphosphonate Use Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 13
- T1Rho MRI Evaluation of Patellofemoral Changes After Tibial IM Nailing Start of enrollment: 2013 Jun 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Migration of Spinal Hardware Into the Popliteal Vein: A Case Report.Emily S Eiel, Ryan D DeAngelis, Stephen R Barchick, Gregory T Minutillo, Samir Mehta
JBJS Case Connector. 2026-01-01 - 1 citationsReduction of radiofrequency induced implant heating via flexible metasurface shielding at 7 T.Paul S Jacobs, Wyger M Brink, Pradnya Narvekar, Neil E Wilson, Anshuman Swain
Journal of Magnetic Resonance. 2025-08-01 - 1 citationsPerformance of the OTA-OFC3 Classification System for Open Fractures.Vivian Li, Alice C Bell, David Okhuereigbe, Sara Kheiri, Christina A Stennett
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2025-06-18
Journal Articles
- Culture-independent Pilot Study of Microbiota Colonizing Open Fractures and Association with Severity, Mechanism, Location, and Complication from Presentation to Early...Hannigan GD, Hodkinson BP, McGinnis K, Tyldsley AS, Anari JB, Horan AD, Grice EA, Mehta S, Journal of Orthopaedic Related Research, 4/1/2014
- Surgical Fixation of Extra-articular Distal Humerus Fractures with a Posterolateral Plate through a Triceps-reflecting TechniqueScolaro JA, Voleti P, Makani A, Namdari S, Mirza A, Mehta S., Journal of Shoulder and Elbow, 2/1/2014
- Survey Finds Few Orthopedic Surgeons Know The Costs Of The Devices They ImplantOkike K, O'Toole RV, Pollak AN, Bishop JA, McAndrew CM, Mehta S, Cross III WW, Garrigues GE, Harris MB, Lebrun CT, Health Affairs, 1/1/2014
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Heal Rate in 4190 Fresh Fractures Treated with Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound (LIPUS)Zura R, Mehta S, Della Rocca GJ, Jones J, Steen RG, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, Amsterdam, NE, 1/1/2014
- Non-invasive EXOGEN Ultrasonic Treatment of Non-healing Fractures Leads to Decreased Costs Compared to SurgeryMehta S, Long K, Smith E, Coyle K, DeKoven M, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, Montreal, QC, 1/1/2014
- Infected Segmental Tibia Defects Salvaged with Free Vascularized Fibular Grafts and Ring External FixatorsTintle SM, White D, Levin LS, Mehta S, Kovach S, World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2013
Lectures
- History of Fracture Care and Evolution of PrinciplesAtlanta, GA - 10/1/2014
- Orthopaedic Trauma - ConsiderationsPhiladelphia, PA - 9/1/2014
- Providing Effective Feedback and MentorshipBoston, MA - 9/1/2014
Other
- Patellar Fractures & Extensor Mechanism DisruptionMehta S, Orthopaedic Knowledge Online, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://www5.aaos.org/oko/partners/ota/main.cfm
7/1/2009
Press Mentions
The Use of Curved Implants in Pelvic Ring Surgery – Early Positive Outcomes of a Multi-Center ExperienceSeptember 15th, 2025
CurvaFix Secures FDA Clearance to Advance Pelvic Fracture TreatmentSeptember 3rd, 2025
These Books Can Boost Your Specialty Knowledge on RotationJanuary 9th, 2025
Committees
- Associate Program Director, Graduate Medical Education Committee 2013 - Present
Other Languages
- Hindi, Urdu
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