Andrew Jensen

Dr. Andrew Jensen is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery at UCLA. He holds appointments at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, where he provides care for patients with complex shoulder and elbow conditions. His clinical practice focuses on arthroscopic surgeries and primary/revision joint replacements.

• Education: Tufts University (Biochemistry), University of Pennsylvania (MD, MBE), UCLA (Residency), Mayo Clinic (Fellowship)
• Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2022)

Dr. Jensen's research focuses on innovative treatments for shoulder and elbow pathologies, with particular expertise in rotator cuff disease, shoulder arthroplasty, and elbow reconstruction. His work bridges basic science with clinical applications, examining cellular mechanisms of tissue degeneration while developing improved surgical techniques. He has established himself as a leading researcher in the field, with numerous high-impact publications in top orthopaedic journals.

Analysis of Dr. Jensen's publications reveals a strong focus on translational research that connects laboratory findings with clinical practice. His work spans basic science investigations of rotator cuff biology, clinical outcomes research, and historical analyses of surgical techniques. The most prominent themes include rotator cuff pathology and repair, elbow ligament reconstruction, and surgical education methodology.

• Neer Award (2018) for rotator cuff research
• Frankle Award (2020) for shoulder replacement research
• Southern California Super Doctors Rising Stars (2023-2025)
• Resident Teaching Award from UCLA (2019)

Dr. Jensen actively contributes to orthopaedic education as past chair of the AAOS Resident Assembly and former host of the JAAOS Unplugged podcast. His educational efforts focus on innovative teaching methods for surgical trainees. He maintains active research collaborations with colleagues at UCLA and beyond, particularly in the areas of stem cell therapy for musculoskeletal conditions and surgical outcomes analysis.