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Samir Mehta, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia, PA

SamirMehtaMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Philadelphia, PA

Orthopedic Trauma

Chief, Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Service

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  • Office

    3737 Market Street
    6th Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-662-3350
    Fax+1 215-349-5890

Summary

  • Dr. Samir Mehta is an orthopedic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and has been in practice 17 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Hindi and Urdu. He is experienced in limb lengthening and reconstruction, pelvic fractures, fracture management/repair, periarticular fractures, and non-union.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 - 2006
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 2000
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityB.A., Integrated Science Program & Biology, 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2024
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2006 - 2009
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
  • Teaching Award Jesse T. Nicholson, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012
  • Senior Resident Appreciation Award University of Pennsylvania, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Culture-independent Pilot Study of Microbiota Colonizing Open Fractures and Association with Severity, Mechanism, Location, and Complication from Presentation to Early...  
    Hannigan GD, Hodkinson BP, McGinnis K, Tyldsley AS, Anari JB, Horan AD, Grice EA, Mehta S, Journal of Orthopaedic Related Research, 4/1/2014
  • Surgical Fixation of Extra-articular Distal Humerus Fractures with a Posterolateral Plate through a Triceps-reflecting Technique  
    Scolaro JA, Voleti P, Makani A, Namdari S, Mirza A, Mehta S., Journal of Shoulder and Elbow, 2/1/2014
  • Survey Finds Few Orthopedic Surgeons Know The Costs Of The Devices They Implant  
    Okike K, O'Toole RV, Pollak AN, Bishop JA, McAndrew CM, Mehta S, Cross III WW, Garrigues GE, Harris MB, Lebrun CT, Health Affairs, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Heal Rate in 4190 Fresh Fractures Treated with Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound (LIPUS)
    Zura R, Mehta S, Della Rocca GJ, Jones J, Steen RG, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, Amsterdam, NE, 1/1/2014
  • Non-invasive EXOGEN Ultrasonic Treatment of Non-healing Fractures Leads to Decreased Costs Compared to Surgery
    Mehta S, Long K, Smith E, Coyle K, DeKoven M, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, Montreal, QC, 1/1/2014
  • Infected Segmental Tibia Defects Salvaged with Free Vascularized Fibular Grafts and Ring External Fixators
    Tintle SM, White D, Levin LS, Mehta S, Kovach S, World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • History of Fracture Care and Evolution of Principles 
    Atlanta, GA - 10/1/2014
  • Orthopaedic Trauma - Considerations 
    Philadelphia, PA - 9/1/2014
  • Providing Effective Feedback and Mentorship 
    Boston, MA - 9/1/2014
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Novel Techniques Advance Periprosthetic Fracture Care
    Novel Techniques Advance Periprosthetic Fracture CareNovember 15th, 2024
  • ‘Tranq’ Turns More Illicit Drug Users Into Amputees
    ‘Tranq’ Turns More Illicit Drug Users Into AmputeesJune 18th, 2024
  • Magnetic Limb-Lengthening Holds Promise for Philly Patients
    Magnetic Limb-Lengthening Holds Promise for Philly PatientsNovember 8th, 2022
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Committees

  • Associate Program Director, Graduate Medical Education Committee 2013 - Present

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Urdu