Michael Moverman, MD, MMS, has joined the Duke Sports Medicine division as an assistant professor of Orthopaedic surgery. He earned his MD from the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. His residency was at Tufts Medical Center, with his shoulder and elbow fellowship at the University of Utah. Dr. Moverman’s affiliations include memberships in the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Bassett Society.
Welcome, Dr. Moverman!
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Q&A with Dr. Moverman
Q: What brings you joy?
A: In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Christine, and one-year-old daughter, Simona. I also enjoy running, hiking, snowboarding, playing the piano, and spending time with friends.
I chose to pursue a shoulder and elbow surgery career due to several great mentors who fostered my interest in the field throughout my residency training. I also appreciate that there is still a lot that we do not entirely understand regarding how to treat various shoulder and elbow conditions. As a result, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute and advance the field meaningfully.
Q: What excites you about this role at Duke? Could you list your title at Duke?
A: I will join the sports medicine department at Duke, focusing on shoulder and elbow surgery.
I am very excited to be able to join a world-class orthopaedic department and sports medicine division at Duke! I look forward to learning from everyone else in the department and joining such a great community.
Q: Your hometown – where are you from?
A: I am originally from Easton, Massachusetts – approximately 30 minutes south of Boston.
Q: Where do you see your area of orthopaedics going within the next five to ten years?
A: Over the next 5-10 years, I anticipate significant advancements in shoulder and elbow surgery, particularly regarding shoulder arthroplasty. As we continue to gather longer-term data on various implants, we can move towards optimizing the design of both reverse and anatomic shoulder prostheses. Furthermore, over this time frame, we will likely see advancements in our understanding of rotator cuff healing and ways to optimize healing after rotator cuff repair.