Andrew E. Jimenez, M.D. Hip Preservation & Sports Medicine Surgeon
Dr. Jimenez is a dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and hip preservation.
He graduated from Brown University where he was a collegiate wrestler in the 174-pound weight division. He then attended the University of Cincinnati for medical school and residency where he was awarded the Peter J. Stern Chief Resident Leadership Award. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Connecticut and dedicated an extra year of training in hip arthroscopy at the American Hip Institute in Chicago.
Arthroscopy, also referred to as keyhole or minimally invasive surgery, is a procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into a joint to check for any damage and repair it simultaneously. Hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure performed through very small incisions to diagnose and treat various hip conditions.
Sports Medicine, also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries and improving fitness and performance. The main objective of sports medicine is to help individuals engage in sports and exercise in a safe and effective manner to accomplish their training goals.
Avant-Garde Health recently announced the Healthcare Research All-Stars 2024 list, which recognizes top physicians and hospitals across 10 specialties, including orthopedic surgery. Of 182 total orthopedic surgeons named nationwide, six department faculty members ranked within the top 5%.
Wayne O. Southwick Professor, Francis Y. Lee, MD, PhD, was listed in the top 1%. The following faculty members were listing within the top 5%: Arianna Gianakos, DO, Andrew Jimenez, MD, Michael Medvecky, MD, Lee Rubin, MD, and Daniel Wiznia, MD.
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Editorial Board Member of The American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
