Dr. Sameer Nagda, MD

Dr. Sameer Nagda, MD

Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
2800 Shirlington Rd, Ste 1100, Arlington, VA
4.97
“Dr. Nagda friendly patient approach put me at ease. Thank you for explaining things so clearly. I like his medical approach prioritizing conservative care and doing minimally invasive procedure only when necessary. ”
Judith M.March 13, 2026
Highly recommended
97% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.97

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Dr. Nagda friendly patient approach put me at ease. Thank you for explaining things so clearly. I like his medical approach prioritizing conservative care and doing minimally invasive procedure only when necessary. ”
Judith M.March 13, 2026

About Dr. Sameer Nagda

Dr. Sameer Nagda is a Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon at the Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic. He is the Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery for the Inova Health System and an active member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. He is a two-time recipient of the prestigious Charles Neer Award, the highest award given in the field of shoulder surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, he is a former team physician for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team and was part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion Team in 2019. He was also selected as a physician for Team USA for the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics and assisted the 2020 Olympic Team. He also served as a physician for the Washington Nationals organization for 9 years and still helps as a consultant during spring training. He is a founding member of the Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society and past president of the Indian American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. He has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. He is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has been voted a Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor for 8 straight years and also was voted to Castle Connely Top Doctors in America. Dr. Nagda has expertise in complex problems of the shoulder and elbow. He has particular interest and expertise in arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, shoulder instability surgery, Tommy John surgery, and shoulder replacements. He performs both regular anatomic and reverse shoulder replacements and performs more of these than anyone else in the greater DC region. Dr. Nagda has won several awards for his research and published numerous research papers. Besides twice receiving the Neer Award, he has also received multiple research awards from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Eastern Orthopaedic Society.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Arthritis
Rotator cuff injury
Joint problems
Knee arthroscopy
Pain in joint
Joint injury due to trauma
Arthritis
Rotator cuff injury
Joint problems
Knee arthroscopy

Office locations

Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic -- Shirlington (Arlington) Office (1 of 3)
2800 Shirlington Rd, Ste 1100, Arlington, VA 22206
Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic -- Lorton Office (2 of 3)
10716 Richmond Hwy, Ste 101, Lorton, VA 22079
Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic -- Mount Vernon (Alexandria) Office (3 of 3)
2501 Parkers Ln, Ste 200, Alexandria, VA 22306
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Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Chicago Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of California, Los Angeles (Bachelor's)
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Internship in Orthopedic Surgery
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Churchill R, Nagda S, Wiesel B. “Management of Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures in Adults” Accepted for publication. J Am Academy of Ortho Surg.
  • Nagda S, Wiesel B, Abboud J, Salamone A, Sheth N, Foran J, Garstka J. “Patient Perception of Physician Reimbursement in Elective Total Shoulder Replacement and Rotator Cuff Repair” J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2015 Jan;24(1):106-10.

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1649207010

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.97
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Sameer Nagda has 3 office locations, including in Lorton, Arlington, and Alexandria, view full addresses on Dr. Nagda's profile.

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Dr. Sameer Nagda is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sameer Nagda?

Dr. Sameer Nagda frequently sees patients for Labral Tear, Rotator Cuff Injury, Shoulder Injury, Shoulder Pain, and Shoulder Problem. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sameer Nagda on their profile.

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Dr. Sameer Nagda speaks English.

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31 patients have reviewed Dr. Sameer Nagda. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.97/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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