Dhanur Damodar
Experienced in Gorham's Disease

Dr. Dhanur Damodar

Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
10 Years of Experience

Experienced in Gorham's Disease
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
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Overview

Dhanur Damodar, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialty experience in sports medicine.  Dr. Damodar ensures that his patients receive the best, most effective treatment, even if that means nonsurgical care. He is a clinician and physician first, and his philosophy is to try non-operative treatments in any situation where they can be effective. If a patient requires surgery, he strives to set appropriate expectations and focus on pre- and postoperative education. Having taken care of patients at the high school, collegiate and professional levels,  Dr. Damodar understands how to manage the needs of high level athletes as well as the weekend warrior/busy parent looking to stay active. In addition, having experienced orthopedic injuries himself as well as with family members, he understands the challenges faced by caretakers and loved ones.Dr. Damodar is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He serves on a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Related Surgery Journal, and he has provided sports medicine team coverage for the Portland Trailblazers, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox, among others.Expertise in the following conditions and procedures:Shoulder, knee and hip arthroscopyACL reconstructionRotator cuff repairShoulder replacementShoulder and hip labral repairCartilage surgeryJoint preservationLigament/tendon injuriesPatellar/quad tendon repairClavicle and Patella Fractures.

Dr. Damodar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gorham's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Decorticate Posture, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 2016
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL
Specialties
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowships
Sports Medicine, Hip Preservation and Shoulder Surgery, Rush University/Midwest Orthopedics, Chicago, IL
Hospital Affiliations
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Call: 206-624-1144

Clinical Research

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39 Total Publications

Accuracy of a Smartphone Software Application Compared With a Handheld Goniometer for Measuring Shoulder Range of Motion in Asymptomatic Adults.
Accuracy of a Smartphone Software Application Compared With a Handheld Goniometer for Measuring Shoulder Range of Motion in Asymptomatic Adults.
Journal: Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine
Published: February 20, 2023
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