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.

Dr. Poehling-Monaghan was very nice, professional, honest and efficient with me.
Saw Dr. Monaghan regarding some knee pain, and ended up being referred for some physical therapy. She was kind, informational, and straight to the point. Definitely recommend!
DR Monaghan, was very helpful in explaining the issue with my hips, she performed the nesssary treatment to start me on my way to recovery.. I am so pleased with all she did.
Great
I was very impressed with the Dr I would go back to her if needed
Very compassionat Dr. The first time I've been there. I will see her again for my knees but I rate her 100percent
Dr. M was very approachable, laid back yet very professional. She answered all of my questions in terms I understood.
Very determined to see you get the best professional care
Short wait time. All staff friendly and professional. X-rays done. Dr. Monaghan compared with previous ones and updated my arthritis condition. Got cortisone shots in both shoulders.
Professional Staff and Excellent Doctor.i am pleased.