Robin V West, MD
A member of Inova Medical Group
Board Certified Specialty: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Interest: Knee Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Orthopedics, Shoulder Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Sports Injuries
Years of Experience: 27
Gender: Female
Languages: English
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Physician Group
Inova Medical Group - Sports Medicine
Inova Sports Medicine - Sterling
Hospital Affiliations
Biography
Dr. Robin West is a board-certified orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon. She joined Inova Medical Group in 2014 and has more than 20 years of clinical experience. As Chairman of Inova Sports Medicine, Dr. West directs the clinical, strategic, administrative and academic affairs of the comprehensive program.
Dr. West currently serves as the Lead Team Physician for the
Washington Nationals and the Head Team Physician for the
Washington Redskins. She previously served as a team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers and also served as team physician for the athletic department at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. She was an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and is presently an Associate Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and at Georgetown University Medical Center.
Dr. West currently serves on the board of directors of the NFL Physician’s Society and the NFL Scouting Medical Committee. She previously served on the board of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). She currently serves on the editorial board of Orthopaedics Today and was previously a deputy editor of the American Journal of Orthopaedics. She is an active member in the NFL and MLB Physicians’ Societies, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and AOSSM.
A native of Southern California, Dr. West resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, two daughters and two dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys running, biking, hiking and being active with her family. She has completed the Eagleman Ironman 70.3, the Marine Corps Marathon, the San Diego Rock ‘n Roll Marathon, the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon twice, and numerous other races.
Awards/Associations/Appointments
- Honoree, Top Women in Health Care, PR News, 2019
- Top Docs, Northern Virginia Magazine, 2018
- Top Docs, Washingtonian, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Best Doctors, Virginia Living, 2017
- “Power Player,” Fox News Sunday, 2017
- S’Hero Award, ECNL (Elite Club’s National League), 2017
- Honoree, ESPNW Impact25, 2016
- Elected, Best Doctors, Pittsburgh Magazine, 2013, 2014
- Top 28 North American Sports Knee Surgeons, This Week in Orthopaedics, 2014
- Recipient, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACES), 2009
- Honoree, Sports and Fitness Award, Women and Girls of Distinction, Girl Scouts of the USA, Trillium Council, 2007
- Honoree, Woman and Girls Foundation of South Western Pennsylvania (SWPA), “Inspiring and Innovative Work in the Sciences,” Carnegie Science Center, 2005
Dr. West in the News
Nationals Team Doctor Robin West, MD, Gears Up for Opening Day (April 5, 2018)
Power Player of the Week: FOXNEWS - Chris Wallace
Working Woman - ABC7 - Alison Starling
Breaking Big League Barriers (Fall 2017)
Dr. Robin West Recognized as January ECNL S’Hero Award Recipient (January 12, 2017)
Robin West, MD makes espnW list of top 25 female athletes and influencers of 2016.
Is Robin West the most influential person in pro sports medicine? (September 9, 2016)
Nationals/MLB
The Nationals had a lot of injuries in 2015, so they changed their medical approach (August 8, 2016)
Washington Redskins Add Dr. Robin West as Director of Sports Medicine (June 15, 2016)
Washington Nationals Name Inova’s Robin West, MD Lead Team Physician (November 19, 2015)
Hear Dr. West on ESPN's Outside the Lines discuss the NLF's new policy on marijuana (December 2014)
Game On: Dr. Robin West Heads up Inova’s New Sports Medicine Program (December 4, 2014)
Podcasts
Move Forward Radio: Dr. Robin West describes her own experiences with collaborative care. Listen to this podcast 
SportsTalk570: "Ask the Doctor" featuring Dr. Robin West & Dr. Brandon Bryant, discussing their roles on the field during NFL game day, managing the medical team along with player safety and injuries. This program airs Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. as part of the Redskins Health & Wellness Program. Listen to this podcast
Background
Medical Education:
- George Washington University School of Medicine 1997
Internship:
- George Washington University Medical Center General Surgery ( ) 7/1/1997-6/30/1998
Residency:
- George Washington University Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery ( ) 7/1/1998-6/30/2002
Fellowship:
- Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC Sports Medicine ( ) 8/1/2002-7/31/2003
Board Certification:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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