Sam Moghtaderi, MD

Dr. Sam Moghtaderi is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in treating problems of the hand, wrist, and elbow, both with and without surgery. This includes fractures, peripheral nerve injuries, tendon lacerations, ligament tears, and arthritis, as well as common hand conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and tendinitis. Dr. Moghtaderi is a graduate of Yale College and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he also completed residency in orthopaedic surgery. He completed fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Prior to joining the GW Medical Faculty Associates, Dr. Moghtaderi was Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an Attending Physician at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Moghtaderi is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and is an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Additionally, he has a special interest in medical informatics and the use of information technology to improve clinical practice and patient care.