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.