Etan P. Sugarman, M.D., FAAOS
Etan P. Sugarman, M.D., FAAOS
Specialty
Dr. Etan Sugarman is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip arthroscopy, sports medicine, and joint preservation. He graduated with honors from New York University and was inducted into the American Orthopaedic Association after finishing at the top of his residency class. He completed fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine at the world-renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, followed by advanced training in hip preservation and reconstruction under Dr. Benjamin Domb at the American Hip Institute.
As Director of Joint Preservation at the American Hip Institute—the nation’s first center dedicated exclusively to hip care—Dr. Sugarman treats complex hip, shoulder, and knee conditions using minimally invasive and advanced restorative techniques. He has developed innovative surgical methods and trains surgeons worldwide in joint preservation.
Dr. Sugarman has cared for professional and Olympic athletes, including members of the Los Angeles Rams, Dodgers, Kings, Ducks, and USC football. With over 100 publications and presentations, he is committed to delivering personalized, cutting-edge care that helps patients and athletes return to peak performance.
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- B.A. New York University, New York, NY
- M.D. The Albert Einstein College of Medicine. New York, N.Y.
- Residency, The Albert Einstein College of Medicine. New York, N.Y.
- Fellowship, Sports Medicine Surgery, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
- Fellowship, Hip Arthroscopy and Joint Preservation, The American Hip Institute, Chicago, IL
- Double Board- Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopic Surgery of the Hip
- Reconstructive Surgery of the Hip (Anterior Approach, Robotic-Arm Assisted)
- Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
- Ligament Reconstruction of the Knee (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL/PLC)
- Meniscus Surgery, Cartilage Restoration and Osteotomies of the Knee
- Rotator Cuff, Instability, and Labral tears of the Shoulder
- Cell Therapy & Regenerative Medicine
- Director of Joint Preservation, American Hip Institute
- Clinical Faculty, The Zucker School of Medicine
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital
- Assistant Team Physician, Los Angeles Rams
- Assistant Team Physician, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Assistant Team Physician, Los Angeles Kings
- Assistant Team Physician, Los Angeles Sparks
- Assistant Team Physician, Anaheim Ducks
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
- International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA)
- International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS)
