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Sophia Traven, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Nashville, TN

Sophia Angelina Traven MD FAAOS, FAAHKS

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma


Clinical Instructor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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  • 3601 The Vanderbilt ClinicNashville, TN 37232

  • Phone+1 615-322-5000

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Summary

  • Dr. Sophia A. Traven is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with dual fellowship certifications in adult reconstruction and orthopaedic trauma. Her clinical interests include complex fracture care, revision arthroplasty, and traumaplasty. A decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, she has held leadership roles globally and academic appointments at MUSC, UC Davis, Baylor, and Walter Reed. Dr. Traven is also an active researcher with national recognition for her work on surgical outcomes and health disparities.

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
  • Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
    American Association of Hip and Knee SurgeonsFellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

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

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