Dr. David Moss, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon – Hand, Wrist & Elbow, Upper Extremity
Reconstruction
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David Moss, MD is an Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in conditions and disorders of the hand, wrist, and elbow. After graduating from Princeton University and the Medical College of Virginia, he completed his residency at top ranked NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, and his fellowship at the world-renowned Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore. Dr. Moss grew up in McLean, VA.
Dr. Moss is Assistant Clinical Professor at The George Washington University Medical School, and Medical Director of Hand Surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He regularly lectures and mentors Orthopaedic residents and medical students, and collaborates with trainees to conduct research and to publish peer-reviewed scholarly articles. He is former President of the Washington, DC Hand Society.
Dr. Moss currently serves as a hand and wrist consultant for the MLB Washington Nationals, as well as for the NHL Washington Capitals. He previously served as assistant team physician for the WNBA Washington Mystics, and has cared for numerous professional athletes and sports teams, including MLB New York Mets and NHL Philadelphia Flyers. Dr. Moss enjoys caring for athletes of all ages and levels, and stresses a balanced, healthy approach to sports with a focus on prevention and safety.
Dr. Moss received the John Carroll Pro Bono Health Care Award, presented at the 26th annual Rose Mass, awarded for commitment and dedication to providing charity medical and surgical care to Washington’s indigent community. He has also completed numerous medical missions, both nationally and internationally, most recently traveling to Chinle, AZ to provide medical care to the Navajo Nation. (Chinle Presentation) His prior pro bono medical work include missions to Honduras, the Dominican Republic, as well as India.
Dr. Moss is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has earned additional subspecialty qualifications from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
He currently lives in Maryland with his wife and three children. He enjoys the outdoors, music, and playing squash and golf.
Current Employment/Appointments
- District Orthopaedics, Founding Partner; Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgeon, 2025-present
- Washington Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Partner; Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgeon, 2007-2025
- Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 2019-present
Medical Director, Hand Surgery Division - The George Washington University Medical Center, 2007-present
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
- The Curtis National Hand Center, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Fellowship, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, 2006-2007 - New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001-2006 - Medical College of Virginia, VCU School of Medicine, Richmond, VA
Medical Doctorate, 1997-2001 - Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry Major
1992-1996
Hospital Privileges
- Bethesda Chevy Chase Surgery Center
- George Washington University Hospital
- Georgetown University Hospital
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
Academic Appointments
- The George Washington University Medical Center
Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Honors and Awards
- John Carroll Society Pro Bono Health Care Award, presented at the 26th annual Rose Mass, for commitment and dedication to providing charity medical and surgical care to Washington, DC’s indigent community, 2017.
- Susan J. Mellette Scholarship for Oncology Research and Academic Excellence,
1999-2000, 2000-2001 - Student Honors Day Research Award, Medical College of Virginia, 1999
- Princeton University Varsity Squash, 1992-1996
Captain, 1995-1996
Intercollegiate National Champions, 1992-1993
Princeton Squash Most Valuable Player Award, 1995-1996
Professional Sports Affiliations
- Washington Nationals MLB hand surgery consultant
2008-present - Washington Capitals NHL Hockey, Consulting Hand Surgeon
2008-present - Washington Mystics WNBA Basketball, Consulting Hand Surgeon
2009-present - Washington Nationals Major League Baseball, Associate Team Physician
2008 - Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship (PGA tour),Orthopaedic Consultant, 2010
- New York Mets, Major League Baseball, Queens, NY
Shea Stadium On-Site Physician, 2003-2005 - Martha Graham and Alvin Ailey Dance Companies, New York, NY
Performance Physician, 2001-2006 - US National Archery Championships, New York, NY
Physician, 2003
Publications & Presentations
- DP Moss, CL Forthman. "Ulnar Artery Thrombosis Associated with Anomalous Hypothenar Muscle." Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances, 17(2):85-8; 2007.
- DP Moss. "Total Elbow Arthroplasty: Indications, Surgical Technique, Outcomes." Presented at 27th Annual Cherry Blossom Seminar, Washington, DC, 2008.
- DP Moss, CL Forthman. "A Biomechanical Comparison of Locking Screws Used in Volar Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: How Many Screws are Necessary?" Presented at The George Washington University Health Sciences Research Day, Washington, DC, 2008.
- DP Moss, K Segalman. "Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures." In: Hand and Upper Extremity Reconstruction, KC Chung (ed.). Elvesier Publications, London, 2008.
- DP Moss, CL Forthman. "A Biomechanical Comparison of Locking Screws Used in Volar Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: How Many Screws are Necessary?" Presented at E.F. Shaw Wilgis Lectureship in Hand Surgery, Baltimore, 2007.
- DP Moss, CL Forthman. "A Biomechanical Comparison of Locking Screws Used in Volar Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: How Many Screws are Necessary?" Presented at Union Memorial Hospital Author's Day Presentations, Baltimore, 2007.
- DP Moss, NT Tejwani: "Biomechanics of External Fixation: A Review of the Literature." Bulletin of Hospital for Joint Diseases; 65(4):294-299, 2007.
- DP Moss, KB Raskin: "Bone Tumors: Benign and Malignant." In: Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics: Hand, Elbow, Shoulder. Trumble TE (ed.), Elvesier Publications, 2005.
- DP Moss, "Damage Control Orthopaedics and Spanning External Fixation." Presented at Grand Rounds, Hospital for Joint Diseases, 2006.
- DP Moss, JR Rudzki, JC Wittig, R Henshaw, MM Malawer. "Minimally Invasive Burr-Down Technique versus En Bloc Resection for Treatment of Osteoid Osteoma: Results From a Single Institution Over a 20 Year Period." Presented at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2001.
- J Bickels, N Kahanovitz, CK Rupert, RM Henshaw, DP Moss, I Meller, MM Malawer. "Extraspinal Bone and Soft-Tissue Tumors as a Cause of Sciatica." Spine; 24(15):1611-1616, 1999.
- J Bickels, N Kahanovitz, CK Rupert, RM Henshaw, DP Moss, I Meller, MM Malawer. "Extraspinal Bone and Soft-Tissue Tumors as a Cause of Sciatica." Presented at Combined Meeting of the American and European Musculoskeletal Tumor Societies, 1998, and North American Spine Society's 13th Annual Meeting, 1998.
- DP Moss: Cycloaromatization Studies of a Potential Anti-Cancer Prodrug.Princeton University Thesis, 1996.
Ongoing and Previous Research
- LM Schulte, DP Moss. "Intra-Operative Conversion from Open Reduction and Internal Fixation to Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Distal Humerus Fractures: A Case Report and Surgical Technique." Submitted to Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 2010.
- DP Moss, CL Forthman. "A Biomechanical Comparison of Locking Screws Used in Volar Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: How Many Screws are Necessary?" Submitted to Journal of Hand Surgery, 2008.
- DP Moss. "Treatment of Zone I Flexor Tendon Lacerations: A Biomechanical Cadaveric Comparison of Suture Repair versus Teno Fix Tendon Repair System." Hospital for Joint Diseases, 2006.
- DP Moss, N Tejwani. "Damage Control Orthopaedics and Spanning External Fixation." Submitted to Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2006.
- CK Rupert, DP Moss, MM Malawer. "Acetabular Reconstruction for Metastatic Carcinoma Without Replacing the Hip Joint: Description of a New Prosthetic Device and Surgical Technique." Washington Hospital Center, 1999.
- DP Moss, RM Henshaw, MM Malawer. "Efficacy of Pain Control with Epineural Catheter versus Epidural Catheter for Post-Operative Patients, Gauged by Catecholamine Levels and Narcotic Use." Washington Hospital Center, 2000.
- DP Moss, MA Armstrong. "Correlation of Brain Atrophy with Clinical Disease in HIV-Infected Juveniles." The National Institutes of Health, 1993.
Activities/Humanitarian Outreach
- Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Medical Director, Hand Surgery Division
2019-present - Osler Society
President, 2019-2020 - Professional academic medical society
Washington D.C. Hand Society
President, 2015-2017 - Catholic Charities, Washington, DC, 2008-present
Provide charitable clinical consultation and surgical management to underserved and underprivileged patients from all religious affiliations and denominations. - Squash Education Alliance, 2012-present
Board Member, annual SEA Citizenship Tour Support low-income, urban youth by combining squash, academics, mentoring, travel, college support and career readiness. - CitySquash Program, Bronx, NY, 2005-2007
Mentor, tutor, squash instructor, team physician for underprivileged urban youth. - New York City High School Football, Bronx, NY
Physician, 2001-2006 - David Hume Surgical Society, Richmond, VA
President, 1998-99 - International Hand Surgery, Dominican Republic
International humanitarian program that provides surgical and non-surgical treatment of complex upper extremity disorders.
Fall, 2006 - CitySquash Program, Bronx, NY
Mentor, tutor, squash instructor, team physician for underprivileged urban youth.
2005-2007 - New York City High School Football, Bronx, NY
Physician, 2001-2006 - David Hume Surgical Society, Richmond, VA
President, 1998-99
Honduras Mission
Dominican Republic Mission
International & Volunteer Hand Surgery Missions
- Chinle Indian Reservation, USA – 2017
Provided hand care, surgical and non-operative, to the Navajo people in accordance with the Indian Health Service to this remote, underserved population located in the four corners area of Arizona. - Tegucigalpa, Honduras – 2014
Worked in one of Honduras’ few teaching hospitals, Hospital Escuela. I operated on some of Honduras’ most destitute citizens, and instructed and lectured the in-country doctors to provide lasting education that would endure for years to come. The trip was coordinated through Health Volunteers Overseas. - La Romana, Dominican Republic - 2006
International humanitarian program that provides surgical and non-surgical treatment of complex upper extremity disorders. - Gwalior, India - 2001
Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery at Gwalior Medical School, providing orthopaedic and trauma care to local citizens.
Professional Affiliations/Certifications
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Candidate Member, 2006-present
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2001-present
- Washington DC Hand Society, 2007-present
- Osler Medical Society, 2008-present
- Washington DC Medical Licensure, 2007-present
- Maryland State Medical Licensure, 2005-present
- New York State Medical Licensure, 2002-2006
