ELLIOT STEVEN MENDELSOHN, M.D.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Thomas Jefferson University/Rothman Institute of Orthopedics. Sports Medicine Fellowship
Harbor-UCLA Orthopaedic Surgery. Orthopaedic Residency
University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine. M.D.
University of California, San Diego. B.S. Bioengineering, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Shasta High School. Graduated top in class
7/13-7/14
7/08-7/13
7/04-7/08
7/00-7/04
9/96-6/00
SPORTS MEDICINE/TEAM COVERAGE
Philadelphia Phillies. Fellow physician
Philadelphia Eagles. Fellow physician
Philadelphia Flyers. Fellow physician
St. Joseph’s University (PA). Team physician
Torrance High School Football Team. Team physician
MEDICAL LICENSURE
Medical Board of California. Active license without issue
Medical Board of New Jersey. Active license without issue
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7/13-7/14
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9/14-10/14
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4/13
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES/CLUBS
Phi Beta Kappa Scholastic Honor Society. Alumni
Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Sports Medicine. Member
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Member
Golden Key Scholastic Honor Society. Member
2004
2013
2008
2000
BOARD ELIGIBLE
Orthopedic written board. ABOS part I passed, 92% score
7/14
HONORS AND AWARDS
Provost's Honors. UCSD
Magna Cum Laude. GPA 3.9, UCSD
Department of Bioengineering Outstanding Research Award. UCSD
Department of Bioengineering Academic Excellence Award. UCSD
Merit Scholarship Recipient. USC
Dana M. Street Orthopaedic Research Award. Harbor-UCLA
Student of the week. Record Searchlight local newspaper (Redding, CA)
7/00-7/04
7/00-7/04
6/04
6/04
7/04-7/08
6/11
6/00
WORK HISTORY
Co-Chief Executive Officer. HealthCare Volunteer: Non-Profit Organization
Website Administrator. USC Medcenter
UCSD Bioengineering Microcirculation Lab. Research Assistant
UCSD Bioengineering Cartilage Tissue Engineering Lab. Research Assistant
Oak Bottom Marina. Whiskeytown Lake, CA. Dockhand
6/06-7/07
5/05-7/06
9/03-6/04
9/02-6/03
6/99-8/99
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Oasis tutoring department. UCSD Undergraduate Tutor. Physics, classical mechanics,
thermodynamics, and electromagnetism for engineers.
9/03-6/04
ORTHOPEDIC EXPERIENCE
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA
Physician Specialist, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
9/1/14
Little Company of Mary. Torrance, CA
Provisional Staff
8/14
Torrance Memorial Hospital. Torrance, CA
Provisional Staff
8/14
Orthopaedic Institute. Torrance, CA
General Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialist
8/14
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Flying Sams. Meal delivery for elderly/incapacitated, San Diego, CA
Good News Rescue Mission. Volunteer, Redding, CA
Chorda Tympani. A cappella music group, LA County Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Health Outreach for People Everywhere. Homeless street/shelter outreach, Redding, CA
Shriner’s Outreach Clinic. Locations: Tijuana, Mexico and Hermosillo, Mexico
Healthcare Volunteer. Managed non-profit organization, connected 15,000 volunteers
with volunteering opportunities, launched program and deployed team to Tanzania
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Volunteer as member of behavioral management team
STANDARDIZED EXAMS
United States Medical Licensing Exam, Step 3. Pass
United States Medical Licensing Exam, Step 2 CK/CS. Pass
United States Medical Licensing Exam, Step 1. Score 236
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Composite score 30
7/02-7/04
6/07-7/07
8/04 – 1/05
6/07-7/07
10/11-12/11
1/06-7/07
6/05-8/05
9/08
3/08
8/06
02-03
LANGUAGES
English. Native fluent
Spanish. Conversational, including medical setting
PUBLICATIONS
Peer-reviewed publications
1. Hoshino CM, Mendelsohn ES, Zinar DM, Paiement GD, Harris TG. Anterior subluxation of the talus: a
complication of malreduction of the ankle syndesmosis: a report of three cases. JBJS Case Connector,
2012 Dec 12;2(4):e78 1-6
2. Mendelsohn ES, Hoshino CM, Harris TL, Zinar DM. The Effect of Obesity on Early Failure after Operative
Syndesmosis Injuries. J Orthop Trauma. 2012 May 15.
3. Weiss JM, Graves S, Yang S, Mendelsohn E, Kay RM, Skaggs DL. A new classification system predictive of
complications in surgically treated pediatric humeral lateral condyle fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2009
Sep;29(6):602-5
4. Mendelsohn ES, Warganich T, Nielsen ES, Najibi S. Application of an antibiotic intramedullary nail in the
management of a large metacarpal bone defect. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2013 Dec;17(4) 187-91
5. Mendelsohn ES, Hoshino CM, Harris T, Zinar D. A CT study characterizing the anatomy of the uninjured
ankle syndesmosis. Orthopedics 2014 Feb; 37(2): e157-60
6. Mendelsohn ES, Hammoud S, Flato R, Sgromolo N, Salvo JP. Outcomes after hip arthroscopy in
patients with workers' compensation claims. Orthopedics Awaiting publication.
Chapters
1. Mendelsohn ES, Najibi S, Slutsky DJ. Management of traumatic bone loss in the hand. In: Slutsky DJ, ed.
Upper Extremity Surgery: A Palette of Procedures. 1st ed. Los Angeles, 2014.
2. Mendelsohn ES, Dodson CC, Dines JS. Medial collateral ligament injuries in the overhead athlete.
Awaiting publication.
Online Publications
1. Salvo JP, Mendelsohn ES. Bicipital tendon injuries. 2014. Emedicine. http://emedicine.medscape.com/
article/1243312
Poster Presentations
1. Mendelsohn ES, Hoshino CM, Harris T. A CT study characterizing the anatomy of the uninjured ankle
syndesmosis. AAOS 2014 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
2. Navarro RA, Black MH, Li B, Tran WH, Mendelsohn ES, Hoshino CM. Effect of BMI on complications after
traumatic extensor mechanism surgery. AAOS 2013 Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
3. Chen AC, Williamson AK, Hee CK, Mendelsohn ES, Masuda K, Thonar EJ-MA, Sah RL. Correlated variation
in compressive properties and glycosaminoglycan concentration during in vitro cartilage growth.
Transactions Orthopaedic Research Society. 2003, Jan; 28(1):657.
Podium presentations
1. Mendelsohn ES, Hoshino CM, Harris T, Zinar D. The effect of obesity on early failure after operative
syndesmosis injuries. AAOS 2012 Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA.
2. Mendelsohn ES, Mendelsohn S. Transient left ventricular apical ballooning (Takotsubo disease) and a
unique parameter for characterizing the severity of left ventricular involvement. Carmel, CA. 2006.
Results published in Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2006, Jan; 54(1):S175-191.
3. Mendelsohn ES, Flato R, Wallace A, Ackerman C, Cohen S. Evaluation of outcomes following quadriceps
tendon repairs in workers' compensation patients. Eastern Orthopaedic Association. 2014 Annual
Meeting. Amelia Island, FL.
4. Mendelsohn ES, Hammoud S, Flato R, Sgromolo N, Salvo JP. Outcomes after hip arthroscopy in patients
with workers' compensation claims. Presented at Thomas Jefferson University Resident Research Day
May, 2014 and Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society May, 2014. Philadelphia, PA.
5. Mendelsohn ES, Hoshino CM, Harris TL, Zinar DM. The Effect of Obesity on Early Failure after Operative
Syndesmosis Injuries. Harbor-UCLA Resident Research Day Annual Meeting, 2011. Los Angeles, CA.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS
Ironman. Zurich, Switzerland
Triathalons. Malibu, Santa Barbara, Redondo Beach, and Hermosa Beach, CA
Marathon. Los Angeles, CA
Lemurian Mountain Bike Race. Whiskeytown Lake, CA
USC Entertainment Night. Italian aria opera solo music performance.
UCSD Intercollegiate Ice Hockey Team. CA Division Champions, GA national qualifiers
Varsity Tennis, Varsity Ski Team. Shasta High School
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8/10-9/14
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