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Joshua Kotler, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, FPO, AP

JoshuaAugustKotlerMD

Orthopaedic Surgery FPO, AP

Assistant Professor of Surgery, USUHS

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  • Office

    Naval Hospital Okinawa
    26-10, Futemma 1-Chōme
    FPO, AP 96379
    Phone+1 315-646-7351

Education & Training

  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
    Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017 - 2022
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2017, M.D.
  • United States Naval Academy
    United States Naval AcademyB.S., Chemistry Major, Arabic Minor, With Distinction, 2009 - 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2019 - 2020
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2020 - 2020

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The role of hip arthroscopy in the diagnosis and management of early avascular necrosis: a case report  
    Pencle, FJR; McCormick, F; Nwachukwu, BU; Kotler, JA; Citrin, M; Rosas, S, West Indian Medical Journal, 1/31/2017
  • Hip abductor tendinopathy: work-up and open vs. arthroscopic repair of hip abductor  
    Casscells, ND; Kotler, JA; Postma, WF, Orthopedics & Rheumatology Open Access Journal, 9/19/2016
  • The Bear in the Grey Pajamas  
    Kotler, JA, Hospital Pediatrics, 7/2016

Grant Support

  • Congressionally Directed Medical Research ProgramDepartment of Defense2019–Present
  • NMCP Clinical Investigations ProgramIntramural2018–Present
  • Defense Health AwardsDefense Health Administration2018–Present
  • Navy Surgeon General's Clinical Investigation ProgramDepartment of the Navy2018–Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Arabic, Spanish