Dhanur Damodar, MD

Dr. Dhanur Damodar, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in sports medicine, shoulder surgery, and joint preservation. He treats a wide range of shoulder, knee, and hip conditions, with experience in arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, cartilage procedures, tendon and ligament injuries, and shoulder replacement.

Dr. Damodar completed advanced fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine, hip preservation, and shoulder surgery. Throughout his career, he has cared for athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, including providing sports medicine coverage for the Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago White Sox.

His treatment philosophy emphasizes conservative care whenever appropriate, with surgery reserved for patients who are most likely to benefit. Dr. Damodar is also active in orthopedic research and serves as a reviewer for leading sports medicine and arthroscopy publications.