Nedal Alkhatib
MD
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
Years of Experience: 6
Dr. Nedal Alkhatib is an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Sidra Medicine, specializing in adult and pediatric sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and general pediatric orthopedics. He joined Sidra Medicine in October 2024, bringing with him international training and clinical experience from Canada and the United States.
Dr. Alkhatib completed multiple advanced fellowships in orthopedic sports medicine and pediatric orthopedics, training in leading institutions across Canada, Ohio, and Indiana, where he developed expertise in minimally invasive techniques and the management of complex joint conditions in both adults and children.
Prior to joining Sidra Medicine, Dr. Alkhatib served as a consultant orthopedic surgeon at the Arab Medical Center in Jordan. He is actively involved in clinical research, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and contributions to orthopedic textbooks. He also serves as a reviewer for several high-impact journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM), Arthroscopy, and the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES).
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- MD: University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan (2004–2010)
- Orthopedic Residency: Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar (2013–2019)
- Joint Preservation, Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy Fellowship: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada (2019–2020)
- Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship: IWK Health Center, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada (2020–2021)
- Sports Medicine, Knee and Shoulder Reconstructive Surgery and Arthroscopy Fellowship: Cincinnati Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Ohio, USA (2021–2022)
- Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA (2022–2023)
- Pediatric Sports Injuries
- Pediatric Hip Conditions
- Pediatric Foot and Ankle Disorders
- Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Limb Deformity Correction and Management
- Tranexamic Acid Use in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials – Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty International (April 2024).
- Short- and Long-Term Outcomes in Bankart Repair vs. Conservative Treatment for First-Time Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (August 2022).
- Body Mass Index Affects Outcomes After Vertebral Body Tethering Surgery – Spine Deformity Journal (May 2022).
- Tranexamic Acid Use in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Decreases Bleeding Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials – Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery (February 2022).
- Clinical Tests for Evaluation of Motor Function of the Shoulder – Chapter in The Art of the Musculoskeletal Physical Exam (Springer, 2023).