Michael Fox, MD

Bio

Dr. Michael Fox is a fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon specializing in surgical and non-surgical care of knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, and ankle injuries. He was first introduced to orthopedic surgery after being diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. His conversations with his surgeon, combined with his own research, cultivated his interest in the field. Inspired by the care he received, he hoped to offer the same support to patients facing similar challenges during their surgeries and recoveries.

Dr. Fox attended medical school at the University of Virginia and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was naturally drawn to the specialty of sports medicine through his background playing sports and the mentorship he received from legendary sports medicine surgeons, including Dr. Freddie Fu. He further specialized by completing a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at Duke University, where he provided care for high level athletes including Duke Men’s Basketball and Football teams, and served as a medical consultant for NCAA events and the NBA combine.

Whether working with young athletes or weekend warriors, Dr. Fox gets the most joy from seeing his patients regain their quality of life and get back to doing their most fulfilling activities. Dr. Fox believes in shared decision-making with his patients, working together to develop an individualized treatment plan for their needs and goals using the highest-level techniques. He is trained in the cutting-edge and minimally invasive sports medicine procedures, and is an accomplished researcher with over 30 published peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Fox has presented his research at national and international sports medicine conferences and has received multiple awards for his research endeavors. He also reviews for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Journal, and Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Fox is a diehard DC and Pittsburgh sports fan. He is a native of Fairfax County, and enjoys being active, working out, running, and hiking in the amazing parks in the area. A proud foodie, he enjoys exploring the incredible international food and culture found in the DMV. He is also a former collegiate drummer and enjoys making and listening to music and attending live concerts.

Education & Training

• Duke University, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship, 2025
• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Orthopedic Surgery Residency, 2024
• University of Virginia School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2019
• Cornell University, Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology, 2015

Research

• Dr. Fox’s ResearchGate account with publications and citations listed.
• Published over 30 peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters.
• Presented over 40 research abstracts at state, national, and international sports medicine research conferences, with the accolades listed.
• Serve as a consultant journal reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) and Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES), as well as committee roles within American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).

Hospital & Team Affiliations

Hospitals

• Herndon Operatory Center
• Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
• McLean Tysons Orthopedic Surgery Center
• Reston Hospital Center
• Virginia Hospital Center

Teams

• Medical consultant for NCAA and NBA
• Team Physician, Oakton High School, 2025-present
• Former Team Physician, Duke University, 2024-2025, men’s football, basketball, baseball, wrestling, fencing
• Former Team Physician, North Carolina Central University, 2024-2025, men’s football
• Former Team Physician, Riverside High School (Durham, NC), 2024-2025
• Former Team Physician, South Fayette High School (McDonald, PA), 2021-2024
• Former Team Physician, South Allegheny High School (McKeesport, PA), 2020-2021

Organizations & Awards

Organizations

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
• Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
• American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES)
• Piedmont Orthopaedic Society

Awards

• Feagin Heathcare Leadership Program Graduate at Duke University
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor society inductee – Cornell University
• Florence Smith Merit Scholarship (2015) – University of Virginia
• Education Chief Administrative Resident – University of Pittsburgh
• Best Presentation Award – UPMC Albert B. Ferguson, Jr. Resident Research Day: For presentation “Bariatric Surgery Results in Increased Failure Rates and Inferior Patient Reported Outcomes After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair.” Awarded for best overall chief resident presentation at the UPMC Ferguson Research Day – Pittsburgh, PA, May 2024.
• Best Scientific Research Project – Duke University William E. Garrett, Jr. Sports Medicine Research Day: For presentation Does a high posterior tibial slope influence anterior tibial translation of patients who have undergone ACL reconstruction with or without LET? – Durham, NC, June 2025.
• AANA 2024 Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship: Awarded for 2024 Annual Meeting.
• Best Overall Paper Award: For paper “Inferior Hill-Sachs Position Predicts Failure Following Primary Bankart Repair for On-Track Lesions.” OSET Orthopaedic Summit – Boston, MA, October 2023.
• Richard O’Connor Award: For paper “Remplissage Reduces Recurrent Instability in High-Risk Patients with On-Track Hill-Sachs Lesions.” Award for best overall paper at AANA Annual Meeting –  New Orleans, LA, May 2023.
• Fellows Best Clinical Science Award: For paper “Inferior Hill-Sachs Position Predicts Failure Following Primary Bankart Repair for On-Track Lesions.” American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Annual Meeting – Washington, DC, July 2023.
• EOEF Anil S. Ranawat, MD Travel Grant: For abstract “Remplissage Reduces Recurrent Instability in High-Risk Patients with “On-Track” Hill-Sachs Lesions”, awarded to top resident/fellow abstract at EOA Annual Meeting – Atlantic City, NJ, October 2022.
• Codon Award: For paper “Low Posterior Tibial Slope is Associated with Increased Risk of PCL Graft Failure”, 10th Annual Congress of the German Knee Society – Leipzig, Germany, November 2021.
• Jan I. Gillquist Scientific Research Award, Second Place: For paper “Low Posterior Tibial Slope is Associated with Increased Risk of PCL Graft Failure”, 13th Biennial ISAKOS Global Congress – Virtual, November 2021.

Treatments

• Achilles tendon rupture and tendonitis surgeries
• ACL reconstruction surgery
• Acromioplasty
• Ankle arthroscopy
• Ankle sprain and fracture surgeries
• Arthroscopic knee reconstruction
• Arthroscopic meniscectomy and meniscal repair
• Arthroscopic rotator cuff
• Arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction
• Autograft (UCL tear)
• Biceps tendon reinsertion
• Biceps tendon rupture surgery
• Biceps tenodesis
• Broken collarbone surgery
• Bursitis/impingement surgery
• Cartilage injury treatments
• Cartilage reconstruction procedures
• Cartilage restoration
• Closed reduction (elbow)
• Closed reduction (shoulder)
• Closed reduction (sternoclavicula joint)
• Computer navigated joint replacement
• Core decompression
• Elbow arthroscopy
• Elbow surgery
• Femoroacetabular impingement surgery
• General – bony stress reactions/stress fractures surgery
• Hip arthroscopy
• Impingement – rotator cuff tendonitis
• Knee ligament reconstruction
• Labrum surgery
• Latarjet procedure
• Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) repair/reconstruction
• Little League elbow treatment
• Little League shoulder treatment
• Loose bodies/spurs surgery (knee)
• Meniscal tear surgeries
• Meniscal transplant surgery
• Minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair
• Non-operative anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury treatment
• Non-operative arthritis (foot and ankle) treatment
• Non-operative avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) treatment
• Non-operative Bankart lesion treatment
• Non-operative biceps tendon rupture treatment
• Non-operative broken collar bone treatment
• Non-operative bursitis/impingement treatment
• Non-operative elbow bursitis treatment
• Non-operative elbow spur treatment
• Non-operative finger fracture treatment
• Non-operative finger sprain treatments
• Non-operative foot and ankle treatments
• Non-operative ganglion cyst treatment
• Non-operative general – bony stress reactions/stress fractures treatment
• Non-operative golfer’s elbow treatment
• Non-operative hand and wrist arthritis treatments
• Non-operative hand fracture treatment
• Non-operative hip loose bodies treatment
• Non-operative knee arthritis treatment
• Non-operative labral tear treatment
• Non-operative lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury treatment
• Non-operative mallet finger treatment
• Non-operative medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury treatment
• Non-operative mensical tear treatment
• Non-operative muscle strain treatment
• Non-operative olceranon fracture treatment
• Non-operative patellar tendonitis treatment
• Non-operative posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury treatment
• Non-operative radial head fracture treatment
• Non-operative rotator cuff tear treatment
• Non-operative runner’s knee (chondromalacia patella) treatment
• Non-operative shoulder arthritis treatment
• Non-operative shoulder instability treatment
• Non-operative shoulder separation treatment
• Non-operative superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion tear treatment
• Non-operative tennis elbow – lateral epicondylitis treatment
• Non-operative throwing injury treatment
• Non-operative trigger finger
• Non-operative ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) treatment
• Non-operative wrist fracture treatment
• Non-operative wrist tendonitis treatment
• Olceranon fracture surgery
• Open shoulder reconstruction
• Osteoarthritis treatment
• Osteochondritis fixation
• Partial (unicondylar) knee replacement
• Partial shoulder replacement (hemiarthroplasty)
• Patellofemoral knee replacement
• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
• Reverse total shoulder replacement
• Revision knee surgery
• Robotic arm assisted joint replacement
• Robotic arm assisted knee replacement (Makoplasty)
• Rotator cuff repair
• Shin splints treatment
• Shoulder arthritis surgeries
• Shoulder arthroscopy
• Shoulder impingement syndrome treatment
• Shoulder instability surgery
• Shoulder separation surgery
• Sprain and strain treatment
• Superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion tear surgery
• Tennis elbow – lateral epicondylitis surgery
• Throwing injury surgeries
• Tommy John surgery (Ulnar collateral ligament repair surgery)
• Total shoulder replacement (anatomical)