Dr. Kirsten Poehling-Monaghan, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine, knee, and shoulder surgery, as well as general orthopedics and fracture care. Dr. Monaghan completed her Fellowship training in Sports Medicine at The Rothman Institute of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Prior to this, she completed her orthopedic residency training at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Dr. Kirsten Poehling-Monaghan, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine, knee, and shoulder surgery, as well as general orthopedics and fracture care. Dr. Monaghan completed her Fellowship training in Sports Medicine at The Rothman Institute of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Prior to this, she completed her orthopedic residency training at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Dr. Kirsten Poehling-Monaghan, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine, knee, and shoulder surgery, as well as general orthopedics and fracture care.
She served as an Assistant Team Physician for the Philadelphia Eagles professional football team, the Philadelphia Phillies professional baseball team, and the Philadelphia Flyers professional hockey team, as well as the Villanova University Wildcats and the St Joe’s University Hawks and is currently the official Team Surgeon for a number of high schools throughout Montgomery, Charles, and Prince George’s counties.
Dr. Monaghan completed her Fellowship training in Sports Medicine at The Rothman Institute of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Prior to this, she completed her orthopedic residency training at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
During her medical training at the George Washington University School of Medicine she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honors society. As an undergraduate at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, she graduated with high honors and was awarded the Walter J. Hume research fellowship award.
Dr. Monaghan specializes in sports injuries of the shoulder, knee, and ankle, as well as injuries unique to the female athlete, including patellar instability and ACL tears.
A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, she enjoys tennis, snowboarding, and spending time with her family, including her two young sons.

She was very, very caring, I appreciate the care and advice she suggested.
Dr Monaghan is very genuine and professional.
Great doctor!
Excellent😊
One of the sweetest Doctor's I know, always jolly with such energy that makes you feel better if you're feeling bad. We definitely need more Doctor's like Doctor Monaghan what a jewel.
My mom has had really bad knee issues for the past 8 years and she recently began to require assistance moving around. She wouldn’t normally go see a doctor but we’re so happy she did. Dr. Poehling-Monaghan was kind and super knowledgeable. She helped my mom with her knee issues and made everything so simply and easy to understand that we could leave our worries at the door. We really appreciated her kindness and warmth throughout the entire process.
Was very honest, helpful and understanding.
Always pleasant and takes the time to answer all questions
This was a follow up visit from a fall that resulted in an ER visit. The doctor seemed very knowledgeable and gave me a plan for recovery z
It is commendable that she takes the time to thoroughly explain matters that concern you. Her attentive listening skills and exceptional medical expertise make her an invaluable resource.