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Sophia Traven, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Nashville, TN

SophiaAngelinaTravenMDFAAOS, FAAHKS

Orthopaedic Surgery Nashville, TN

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

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  • Office

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-322-5000

Summary

  • Dr. Sophia Traven is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic trauma and adult reconstruction surgeon with a diverse background in clinical practice, research, and military service. She completed an Orthopaedic Traumatology Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and an Arthroplasty/Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at UC Davis.

    Dr. Traven’s career spans leadership roles in the U.S. Air Force, where she served in Korea, Japan, and California. She has also held academic appointments as an Assistant Professor at Baylor University, UC Davis, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, as well as Clinical Instructor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Medical University of South Carolina.

    Her research focuses on orthopaedic trauma, arthroplasty outcomes, and disparities in musculoskeletal care, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and national presentations. Dr. Traven is actively involved in professional societies, including the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

    She is passionate about improving surgical education, mentoring trainees, and advancing orthopaedic care for both civilian and military populations.

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityOrthopaedic Traumatology, 2024 - 2025
  • University of California, Davis
    University of California, DavisAdult Reconstruction / Arthroplasty, 2023 - 2024
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016 - 2021
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2015

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2015 - 2020
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Higher BMI Predicts Additional Surgery at the Time of ACL Reconstruction  
    Russell A Reeves, John W Xerogeanes, Harris S Slone, Sophia A Traven, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy

Press Mentions

  • Women Taking Oral Contraceptive Pills Have Greater VTE Risk After Knee Arthroscopy or ACL Reconstruction
    Women Taking Oral Contraceptive Pills Have Greater VTE Risk After Knee Arthroscopy or ACL ReconstructionSeptember 22nd, 2021