Benjamin Domb, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist
Medical Director, American Hip Institute
Chair & Fellowship Director, American Hip Institute Research Foundation
Dr. Benjamin Domb is a leading orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Hip Arthroscopy. He graduated with honors from Princeton University and earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, one of the top-ranked programs in the country. Recognized among the Top Doctors in the U.S. by The New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, and Castle Connolly, Dr. Domb is widely regarded as one of the most experienced hip surgeons in the world.
He is the Founder and Fellowship Chair of the American Hip Institute Research Foundation, a non-profit advancing innovation in joint preservation. Dr. Domb has published over 500 research articles, invented numerous surgical techniques, and trained more than 35 orthopedic surgeons worldwide.
Dr. Domb has cared for professional and Olympic athletes, including players from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and served as Head Team Physician for the Chicago Sky. Patients from across the country travel to Chicago for his expertise in minimally invasive hip surgery, and he is committed to treating every patient with the same standard of care as a professional athlete.
When asked, "Who is the best hip surgeon in the country?", ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI, identified Dr. Benjamin Domb as a leading candidate, citing his contributions to hip preservation surgery, patient outcomes, clinical volume, and research output.
- Bachelor of Arts (Princeton University, Princeton, NJ)
- M.D. (Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD)
- Residency in Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY)
- Fellowship in Sports Medicine Surgery (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, CA)
- Fellowship, Hip Arthroscopy and Joint Preservation
- Nashville Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Nashville, TN
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
- Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
- Steadman Clinic, Vail, CO
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Certified Independent Medical Examiner (ABIME)
- Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery of the Hip
- Reconstructive Surgery of the Hip (Anterior Approach, Robotic-Arm Assisted)
- Cutting-Edge Regenerative Medicine (Orthobiologics, PRP)
- Founder and Medical Director, American Hip Foundation (AHI)
- Chair, American Hip Institute Research Foundation (AHIRF)
- Clinical Faculty, University of Chicago
- Head Team Physician, Chicago Sky
- Assistant Team Physician, Los Angeles Lakers
- Assistant Team Physician, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Assistant Team Physician, Los Angeles Kings
- Assistant Team Physician, Los Angeles Galaxy
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
- Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons (ABJS)
- International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA)
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
- AANA: Dr. Domb received the Stephen J. Snyder, M.D. Arthroscopy Instructor Award for outstanding dedication to orthopedic education
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Best Poster Award -Non-Arthroplasty, 2018. Effect of the Trendelenburg Position on Perineal Pressure during Hip Arthroscopy: A Prospective Single Institution Study of 50 Consecutive Patients.
- Orthopedics Blue Ribbon Article Award. 2016. Accuracy of Component Placement in Robotic-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty.
- US News & World Report “Top Doctors” Award, 2012-15.
- Castle Connolly “Top Doctors” Award, 2012-15.
- NY Times “Top Doctors”, 2013.
- Arthroscopy JournalPrize: Best Video Published in 2010. Partial Thickness Tears of the Gluteus Medius: Rational and Technique for Trans-Tendinous Endoscopic Repair.
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Stephen J. Snyder Excellence in Teaching Award, runner-up.
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Scientific Exhibit Award of Excellence, 2008.
- Outstanding Scientific Exhibit Award, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2005, 2006, and 2007.
- Joseph Collins Scholarship for academic excellence, 2000-01.
- Henry Strong Denison Scholarship for excellence in research, 2000.
- Maryland State Professional Student scholarship, 1999.
- Fulbright Scholar, 1997.
- Sigma Xi Scientific Honor Society.
