Dr. Jonas Rudzki is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, with a concentration on conditions and injuries of the shoulder, knee, and elbow.
Dr. Jonas Rudzki is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, with a concentration on conditions and injuries of the shoulder, knee, and elbow.
Dr. Jonas Rudzki is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, with a concentration on conditions and injuries of the shoulder, knee, and elbow. He has been an Attending Surgeon at Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine since August 2006 and serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The George Washington University School of Medicine.
Dr. Rudzki’s research interests include rotator cuff injuries and surgical repairs, shoulder injury in overhead athletes, clavicle fractures, cartilage biology and transplantation, and trauma outcomes research. His research efforts have resulted in more than 20 publications and led to presentations and lectures at national and international conferences. Dr. Rudzki serves on the Evaluation Committee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Board of Councilors. Active in the evaluation of current research, he serves as a Consultant Reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and the Journal of Knee Surgery. His research experience, academic interests, and commitment to clinical excellence shape his approach to care with a focus on individualizing treatment for patients to fit their unique lifestyles and injury patterns.
Dr. Rudzki completed his fellowship on the Sports Medicine & Shoulder Service at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York after his residency at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital of Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. He is currently a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Rudzki and his wife have three children. He enjoys playing ice hockey, triathlon training, coaching youth soccer, and spending time with his family.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate:
1995 – B.A., Anthropology
Vanderbilt University
Graduate:
1996 – M.Sc., Physiology
Georgetown University
2000 – M.D., With Distinction
The George Washington University School of Medicine
Postgraduate:
2000-2001, Orthopaedic Surgery / General Surgery Internship
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
2001-2005, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
2005-2006, Sports Medicine & Shoulder Fellowship
Hospital for Special Surgery
Weill Medical College of Cornell University & New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York
CERTIFICATION
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Fellow
American Orthopaedic Association – Emerging Leaders Program
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee, & Orthopaedic Surgery
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
William Osler Medical Society
Washington Orthopaedic Society
Great communicator. Extremely professional.
Always a gentleman and good listener.
Nobody better! JR is the MAN!
Dr. Rudzki is the best! He’s very personable, empathetic and a fabulous Doc and surgeon! I know because he completely rebuilt my shoulder, both soft & structurally in two major surgeries. Additionally, I’ve had lots of other injuries that haven’t required surgery, but healed successfully under Dr. Rudzki’s supervision. Needless to say, I am one grateful patient.
incredibly knowledgeable and professionsl
Dr. Rudzki and his team are very responsive, thorough and clear with their diagnosis and plan for recovery.
Dr. Rudzki cared and was very knowledgeable. Explained the anatomy of my shoulder and hip in great detail and how my injury affected my body. I was also able to relate to him as an athlete wish provided tons of trust and comfort.
I have sent many friends and family to Dr Rudzki. He is the best.
Dr. Rudzki was very pleasant and professional. He diagnosed my rotator cuff tear easily and set me on my way to addressing the healing process. I will see him again after my MRI next week.
Extremely knowledgeable, professional, and explains medical exams clearly and thoroughly ensuring patient understands