Nana O Sarpong, MD, MBA
Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, NY
Member Since: 2016
How has the AAOS helped you throughout your career?
It has provided me with endless opportunities for professional development, mentorship, education, advocacy, and networking among the broader group of orthopaedic surgeons who share a common goal to deliver the highest-level care for our patients.
As a Candidate Member, which AAOS resources do you use most and why?
JAAOS (Yellow Journal) to stay tuned on the latest peer-reviewed review articles in orthopedic surgery.
What’s the best advice you were ever given?
"Focus on relationships-- surgeons treat patients, not conditions"
What’s your go-to productivity trick?
If a task takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately; and for larger tasks spend 2 minutes starting them as starting is usually the most difficult part.
What’s one thing you’re currently trying to make a habit?
Exercising every single day of the week for 30-45 minutes in the morning and spending 15 minutes nightly reflecting on the day.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your spare time?
Travel, podcasts, exploring emerging technologies, mentorship.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself that not many people know?
I played the alto saxophone!