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.

A waste of my time I wouldn’t come back.
Only complaint is we waited in exam room 45 minutes to se Doctor.
Dr Monaghan treated my son in 2023 and is treating me now. She knows her stuff but more importantly understands how to communicate and interact with her patients in a way that makes them feel comfortable and in good hands.
Very pleasant and understanding
Great job on hip repair and positive bedside manner.
I highly recommend Dr. P-M, who has a positive demeanor and explained my diagnosis and treatment options thoroughly.
So patient and easy to communicate with….
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.