Rahman Kandil, MD

About

DR. Rahman Kandil is a fellowship-trained sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Shoulder and Knee surgery. Dr. Kandil treats a variety of bone and joint conditions including general orthopedic injuries, fractures, and ligament/muscle/tendon injuries. He is currently the Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at Stone Springs Hospital Center (SSHC) and is an elected member of SSHC Medical Executive as well as Surgical Advisory Committees working on Process Improvement Projects. He also served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Virginia Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

He performs arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee as well as minimally invasive joint replacements of the knee and shoulder. In addition, he has a strong interest in complex arthroscopic repair and reconstruction of the shoulder and knee, cartilage regenerative procedures of the shoulder and knee, and the orthopedic management of pediatric athletic injuries.

Dr. Kandil’s patient-oriented approach helps establish the trust and confidence necessary to achieve the best possible outcome and return patients to their highest possible level of performance.

Regenerative Medicine: In the right clinical setting, Dr. Kandil strongly believes in harnessing the body’s natural ability to heal itself, and utilizes biologics as an option for patients with persistent pain. The area of orthobiologics is an exciting frontier in medicine and Dr. Kandil is actively involved in performing research, writing book chapters, and using biologic treatments like platelet rich plasma (PRP) and autologous stem cell therapy (bone marrow aspirate concentrate) in select conditions that have strong scientific and clinical evidence to support their use.

• Undergraduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
• Residency: University of Virginia Hospital
• Fellowship: Stanford University Hospital

Areas of Expertise: Shoulder Arthroscopy, Knee Arthroscopy, Hip Arthroscopy, Robotic Assisted Partial and Total Knee Replacement, Computer Navigated Shoulder Replacement, Fracture Care