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Dhanur Damodar, MD

Dhanur Damodar, MD

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery

Sports Medicine

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(206) 341-3000

(206) 341-3000

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1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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English

Gender

Male

Personal Information

Dhanur Damodar, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialty experience in sports medicine.  Dr. Damodar ensures that his patients receive the best, most effective treatment, even if that means nonsurgical care. He is a clinician and physician first, and his philosophy is to try non-operative treatments in any situation where they can be effective. If a patient requires surgery, he strives to set appropriate expectations and focus on pre- and postoperative education. Having taken care of patients at the high school, collegiate and professional levels,  Dr. Damodar understands how to manage the needs of high level athletes as well as the weekend warrior/busy parent looking to stay active. In addition, having experienced orthopedic injuries himself as well as with family members, he understands the challenges faced by caretakers and loved ones.

Dr. Damodar is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He serves on a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Related Surgery Journal, and he has provided sports medicine team coverage for the Portland Trailblazers, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox, among others.

Expertise in the following conditions and procedures:

  • Shoulder, knee and hip arthroscopy
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Shoulder replacement
  • Shoulder and hip labral repair
  • Cartilage surgery
  • Joint preservation
  • Ligament/tendon injuries
  • Patellar/quad tendon repair
  • Clavicle and Patella Fractures

Dhanur Damodar, MD

Medical Group

Dhanur Damodar, MD is part of Puget Sound High Value Network.

Dhanur Damodar, MD is part of Rainier Health Network.

Dhanur Damodar, MD is part of Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Education

  • Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Hip Preservation and Shoulder Surgery, Rush University/Midwest Orthopedics, Chicago, IL
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL
  • Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

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Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

(206) 341-3000

Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

Dhanur Damodar, MD

Dhanur Damodar, MD

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery

Sports Medicine

Dhanur Damodar, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialty experience in sports medicine.  Dr. Damodar ensures that his patients receive the best, most effective treatment, even if that means nonsurgical care. He is a clinician and physician first, and his philosophy is to try non-operative treatments in any situation where they can be effective. If a patient requires surgery, he strives to set appropriate expectations and focus on pre- and postoperative education. Having taken care of patients at the high school, collegiate and professional levels,  Dr. Damodar understands how to manage the needs of high level athletes as well as the weekend warrior/busy parent looking to stay active. In addition, having experienced orthopedic injuries himself as well as with family members, he understands the challenges faced by caretakers and loved ones.

Dr. Damodar is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He serves on a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Related Surgery Journal, and he has provided sports medicine team coverage for the Portland Trailblazers, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox, among others.

Expertise in the following conditions and procedures:

  • Shoulder, knee and hip arthroscopy
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Shoulder replacement
  • Shoulder and hip labral repair
  • Cartilage surgery
  • Joint preservation
  • Ligament/tendon injuries
  • Patellar/quad tendon repair
  • Clavicle and Patella Fractures

Accepting new patients
Offers video visits

Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

(206) 341-3000

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Medical group

Dhanur Damodar, MD is part of Puget Sound High Value Network.

Dhanur Damodar, MD is part of Rainier Health Network.

Dhanur Damodar, MD is part of Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Board certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

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