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Nana O. Sarpong, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY

Nana O.SarpongMDMBA

Orthopaedic Surgery New York, NY

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon

Overview of Dr. Sarpong

Dr. Nana O. Sarpong is a board-certified attending orthopaedic surgeon in New York, NY and is affiliated with Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital where he specializes in adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery and is Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery. He received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine, completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University Medical Center at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and clinical fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He is experienced in hip surgery, hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, and orthopedic trauma.

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2021 - 2022
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016 - 2021
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2016
  • Brandeis University
    Brandeis UniversityMBA, Health Management and Policy, 2012 - 2015
  • Brandeis University
    Brandeis UniversityBS, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 2008 - 2012

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Charles S. Neer Faculty Teacher of the Year Award Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 2024
  • Board Member, National Board of Directors The Posse Foundation
  • Senior Resident Teacher of the Year Award Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 2021
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Acute and Chronic Renal Insufficiency in the Total Joint Arthroplasty Patient  
    Sarpong, Nana O.; Neuwirth, Alexander L.; Geller, Jeffrey A., Techniques in Orthopaedics, 7/12/2019
  • Metatarsal Fractures  
    Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA; Hasani W. Swindell, MD; Evan P. Trupia, MD; J. Turner Vosseller, MD, Foot & Ankle Orthopedics, 8/10/2018

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Outcomes and survivorship after conversion of failed hip hemiarthroplasty to total hip arthroplasty
    Sarpong NO, Grosso MJ, Lakra A, Held M, Herndon CH, Shah RP, Geller JA, Cooper HJ, American Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 6/2019
  • Virtual reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament for mechanical testing of the knee
    Sonnenfeld JJ, Sarpong NO, LiArno S, Rajaravivarma R, Donde S, Sneddon E, Kaverina T, Geller JA, Shah RP, International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 12th Biennial Congress, Cancun, Mexico, 5/2019
  • Same day physical therapy following total knee arthroplasty leads to improved post-operative functional outcomes and decreased opioid consumption
    Lakra A, Jennings E, Sarpong NO, Berg A, Shah RP, Cooper HJ, Geller JA, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 3/2019
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Lectures

  • Locking Plate Technology: Past, Present, and Future 
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center - 10/2018

Authored Content

  • Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy for Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty10/1/2018

Press Mentions

  • Looking at the Business of Medicine Through an MD Lens
    Looking at the Business of Medicine Through an MD LensOctober 2nd, 2018

Committees

  • Committee Member and Interviewer, Tufts University School of Medicine Admissions Committee 2015 - 2016

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish