John J. Christoforetti M.D. FAAOS — Physician
Biography
John J. Christoforetti, MD FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 15 years of experience treating hip, shoulder and knee injuries with arthroscopic surgery using evidence-based, patient-centered conservative and surgical methods. His patients include active professional, collegiate, Olympic and high school athletes and adult and adolescent patients pursuing active lifestyles.
Dr Cristoforetti’s unique research and leadership contributions to the field of orthopedics have been recognized by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is a founder of the MASH Study group and has authored over 40 original peer-reviewed publications. He has been quoted in The Atlantic and delivered invited lectures in over 10 countries.
His outside interests include spending time with family, boating, surfing, skiing, and travel.
Areas Of Expertise
Hip Preservation/ Trauma
Sports Medicine
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Degree
Doctor of Medicine - Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Residency
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Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
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NIAMS Branch, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
Fellowship
Steadman-Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Spartanburg, SC
Steadman-Hawkins Clinic, Vail Colorado
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic Surgery 2009; 2019
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Sports Medicine 2009; 2019
Professional Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, member; Committees: Education and Technology Committee (2006)
Hawkins Society, Member Chair, Annual Fellows Meeting, Hilton Head, SC 2016
Arthroscopy Association of North America, member
Committees: Hip Team Leader, 2018; AANA/VirtaMed Virtual Reality Simulator Project; Orthopaedic Learning Center Committee, 2018-2023; Reviewer of Manuscripts for Annual Meeting, 2016, 2017; Copernicus Project, 2015: Hip Arthroscopy Metrics Committee (AJ Stubbs Chair); Orthopaedic Learning Center Master Instructor, Hip Arthroscopy, 2013-Present; Orthopaedic Learning Center Associate Master Instructor, Hip Arthroscopy, 2007-2013; Bylaws Committee Member: 2023
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, Member
Allegheny County Medical Society, Member
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Member
International Society for Hip Arthroscopy, Member
Committees: Web/Tech Committee Chair, 2010-present; Industry Liaison Committee, 2015-present; Education Committee Chair, 2020-2022; Virtual Education Programme Chair, 2020-2021; Reviewer of Manuscripts for Annual Meeting, 2011- Present; Board of Directors, 2012-Present; Executive Board of Directors, 2020-Present; General Secretary: 2020-2022; Second Vice President: 2022-Present
American Hip Institute, Faculty-at-Large
Multicenter Arthroscopic Study of the Hip (MASH) Studygroup, Founding Member- Surgeon
Professional Soccer Physicians Society
Texas Orthopaedic Society
Major Accomplishments
Dr Cristoforetti’s unique research and leadership contributions to the field of orthopedics have been recognized by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (Aircast Award for Clinical Science), the Arthroscopy Association of North America (Master Instructor, Steven Snyder Award for Education), the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (Society President, 2024).
He is a founder of the MASH Study group and has authored over 40 original peer-reviewed publications. He has been quoted in The Atlantic and delivered invited lectures in over 10 countries.
He is a member of the Professional Soccer Physician’s Society and served as team physician for Major League Soccer (FC Dallas:2019-2023), CONCACAF Gold Cup, SheBelieves Cup, and the FCS National Championship Football Game (’20-’23). Past team physician roles include Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB; Pittsburgh Riverhounds USL (2012-2019); Washington Wild Things (’07-’08); Colorado Rockies (’06-’07).
He is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery for the Drexel University College of Medicine and past leadership roles include Director: Center for Athlete’s Hip, Texas Health Sports Medicine (2019-2023), Director, Center for Athletic Hip Injury, Allegheny Health Network (2012-2019).
Hospital Affiliations
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Affiliated Surgery Centers
Surgery Center of Chevy Chase
Massachusetts Avenue Surgery Center