Rajeev Pandarinath, MD, FAAOS

Mclean, Virginia
Rajeev Pandarinath, MD, FAAOS Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Keywords/Search Terms:

Sports Injuries, Arthroscopic Surgery, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Fracture Care, Knee Replacement, Cartilage Injury, Ligament Reconstruction, Standards of Orthopedic Care, Orthopedic Complications, Return-to-play, Knee Surgery Complications, Shoulder Surgery Complications, Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy

Education:

BS, Duke University; MD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Orthopedic Surgery, UCLA Medical Center; Sports Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University

Years in Practice:

15

Additional Information

Dr. Pandarinath is a double board certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist. He practices in the Washington DC area, with clinic locations in both Maryland and Virginia. He was previously part of the academic faculty at George Washington University for 10 years, earning the rank of Associate Professor. He transitioned to private practice in 2020 and is currently practicing at OrthoBethesda. He has been part of numerous consultations regarding personal injury and medical malpractice, and has participated on both the plaintiff and defense sides. Contact Information: drpandarinath@gmail.com 6605 Placid Street, Falls Church, VA 22043 Phone: 310-488-7557 | Website: www.drpandarinath.com Credentials • Board Certified – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2022) • Subspecialty Certification (CAQ) – Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (2013) • Licenses – District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland • Education/Training: Duke University (BS, Cum Laude), UNC-Chapel Hill (MD), UCLA Medical Center (Residency), Rothman Institute (Sports Medicine Fellowship) Professional Experience • Orthopedic Surgeon – OrthoBethesda / Washington Sports Medicine Institute • Former Director of Sports Medicine – George Washington University • Head Orthopedic Physician – GW Colonials, UDC Firebirds, DC Furies • Team Physician roles: Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, Flyers Areas of Expertise • Orthopedic trauma & fracture care • Shoulder & knee arthroscopy (ACL, rotator cuff, instability) • Sports medicine & return-to-play decisions • Standards of orthopedic and sports medicine care • Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) Expert Witness & Med-Legal Experience • 4 case reviews (orthopedic standards of care, personal injury) • 3 Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) • Experience includes plaintiff-side malpractice and personal injury litigation • Services: case review, IMEs, narrative reports