Our Physicians
PAUL M. SETHI, MD
Arthroscopic Surgery
Shoulder and Knee
Sports Medicine
College: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1993
Medical School:
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, New York, 1997
Residency:
Orthopaedic Surgery, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, 2001
Fellowship:
Sports Medicine, Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Institute, Los Angeles, California
Board Certification: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Affiliations:
- Yale Orthopedic Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Greenwich Medical Society
- New England Shoulder and Elbow Society
- Sports Team Affiliations:
- Orthopaedic Consultant to the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Former assistant team physician Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball
- Former assistant team physician Los Angeles Lakers Basketball
- Former assistant team physician Los Angeles Angels Hockey
- Team physician Greenwich High School
- Team Physician Brunswick High School
- Team physician Iona Preparatory High School
Selected Publications:
Temple JD, Sethi PM, Kharrazi FD, Elattrache NS. Direct biceps tendon and supraspinatus contact as an indicator of rotator cuff tear during shoulder arthroscopy in the lateral decubitus position.J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2007.
Wolff AB, Sethi P, Sutton KM, Covey AS, Magit DP, Medvecky M. Partial-thickness rotator cuff tears.J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2006 Dec;14(13):715-25.
Wolff AB, Magit DP, Miller SR, Wyman J, Sethi PM. Arthroscopic fixation of bursal-sided rotator cuff tears. Arthroscopy. 2006 Nov;22(11):1247.e1-4.
Marsh JS, Daigneault JP, Sethi P, Polzhofer GK. Treatment of recurrent patellar instability with a modification of the Roux-Goldthwait technique.J Pediatr Orthop. 2006 Jul-Aug;26(4):461-5.
Hatch, Sethi, Pink, Jobe. The Effect of Tennis Racket Grip Size on Forearm MuscleFiring PatternsThe Effect of Tennis Racket Grip Size on Forearm Muscle Firing Patterns .Am J Sports Med. 2006 Jul 21
Sethi P, ElAttrache, N. Accuracy of intra-articular injection of the glenohumeral joint: a cadaveric study.Orthopedics. 2006 Feb;29(2):149-52.
Sethi P, Kharrazi FD. Technique and Results of Microfracture for Articular Cartilage Defects. In: Mirzayan, R, ed. Cartilage Injury in the Athlete. New York, NY: Thieme Medical Publishers, 2006.
Sethi P, Tibone J, Lee TQ. Quantitative Assessment of Glenohumeral Translationa in Baseball Players; A comparision of Pitchers Versus Non Pitching Athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2004 Oct-Nov;32(7):1711-5.
Sethi, P. ElAttrache N, Kingston S. Accuracy of Anterior Intra-Articular Injection of the Glenohumeral Joint. Arthroscopy. 2005 Jan;21(1):77-80.
Sethi P, Starkey C, Lombardo S. Femoral Notch Width Index Does Predict Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears in Professional Basketball Players: A 4 to 11 year prospective study. Am J Sports Med. 2005 Jan;33(1):29-34.
Jokl P, Sethi PM, Cooper AJ. Master's performance in the New York City Marathon 1983-1999. Br J Sports Med. 2004 Aug;38(4):408-12.
Sethi P. Arthroscopic Management of Rotator Cuff Disease. Grand Rounds. Greenwich Hospital. November 2004.
Sethi P. Arthroscopic Management of Rotator Cuff Disease. Grand Rounds. Bluegrass Orthopedic Association, Lexington, KY. 2004
Paul M. Sethi, M.D.
Sports Medicine
Arthroscopic Surgery
The Greenwich Sports and Shoulder Service
Dr. Paul Sethi is an orthopaedic consultant to the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team and is former assistant team physician of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, Los Angeles Kings hockey team, the Los Angeles Dodgers and University of Southern California football team. Board-certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, he is a member of numerous sports medicine societies and is also currently the team physician for Greenwich High School, Brunswick High School and Iona Preparatory High School.
Dr Sethi was a varsity athlete at Cornell University, where he graduated with Honors, and he received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Sethi performed an internship and residency at Yale University. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Institute in Los Angeles, CA. His research on athletic performance while a resident surgeon at Yale, his studies on professional basketball players and his own experience as a varsity athlete have provided Dr. Sethi with a unique perspective and invaluable fist-hand experience.
Dr. Sethi believes that proper fitness conditioning is essential to preventing sports injuries for professional as well as amateur athletes. His training with professional teams has provided him detailed knowledge of sports specific injuries and a unique ability for on- and off-field management and evaluation for a rapid and safe return to full function.
A persuasive speaker, Dr. Sethi regularly addresses groups about sports medicine for youth and adult athletes, injury prevention and recovery, baseball, hockey and football training and injuries, the facts behind dietary supplements for performance enhancement and his experiences with professional sports teams.
Our Mission
ONS is committed to providing excellent orthopaedic and neurosurgical care through integrative knowledge, cooperation among personnel and compassion for our patients. By setting the highest of standards, we can confidently offer patients the best options for the best possible outcomes.