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Samir Mehta, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

SamirMehtaMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Philadelphia, PA

Orthopedic Trauma

Chief, Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Service

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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 System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 - 2006
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 2000
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityB.A., Integrated Science Program & Biology, 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2024
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2006 - 2009
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Teaching Award Jesse T. Nicholson, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
  • "40 Under 40" Philadelphia Business Journal, 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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 Technique  
    Scolaro 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 Implant  
    Okike 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
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Non-invasive EXOGEN Ultrasonic Treatment of Non-healing Fractures Leads to Decreased Costs Compared to Surgery
    Mehta S, Long K, Smith E, Coyle K, DeKoven M, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, Montreal, QC, 1/1/2014
  • 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
  • Geriatric Fractures About the Hip: Divergent Patterns in the Proximal Femur and Acetabulum
    Sullivan MP, Baldwin KD, Donegan DJ, Mehta S, Ahn J, Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • History of Fracture Care and Evolution of Principles 
    Atlanta, GA - 10/1/2014
  • Orthopaedic Trauma - Considerations 
    Philadelphia, PA - 9/1/2014
  • Providing Effective Feedback and Mentorship 
    Boston, MA - 9/1/2014
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Magnetic Limb-Lengthening Holds Promise for Philly Patients
    Magnetic Limb-Lengthening Holds Promise for Philly PatientsNovember 8th, 2022
  • U.S. Pelvic Fracture Patients Treated with New CurvaFix IM Implant
    U.S. Pelvic Fracture Patients Treated with New CurvaFix IM ImplantOctober 15th, 2021
  • Microbion Corporation Announces First Patient Treated in Phase 2a Orthopedic Infection Trial
    Microbion Corporation Announces First Patient Treated in Phase 2a Orthopedic Infection TrialJune 16th, 2016

Committees

  • Associate Program Director, Graduate Medical Education Committee 2013 - Present

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Urdu

Hospital Affiliations