Senthil Sambandam, MD
Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dallas VA Medical Center
Associate Professor of Orthopaedics
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Member Since: 2025
How has the AAOS helped you throughout your career?
It has helped me learn from peers, and it provides orthopaedic education resources.
As an Affiliate Orthopaedic Member, which AAOS resources do you use most and why?
Orthopaedic Video Theater. It helps me learn new techniques.
What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
“Speed comes with time. Clear mind, fast hands.” – William Jiranek.
What’s your go-to productivity trick?
Scheduling complicated cases, complex surgeries, and sick patients toward the first half of the week to avoid delays in discharge.
What’s one thing you’re currently trying to make a habit?
Organizing more social events with orthopaedic peers in the DFW area.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your spare time?
Pickleball and cricket.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself that not many people know?
I like numbers. I enjoy several things related to numbers including research statistics, stock option trading, and real estate analysis.