Jonathan D. Packer

Dr. Jonathan D. Packer is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and serves as Chief of Sports Medicine for the Department of Orthopaedics. He is a Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in Sports Medicine, specializing in knee and shoulder arthroscopy, ligament repair, and cartilage restoration.

• Undergraduate: Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
• MD: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
• Internship & Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital
• Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center

Dr. Packer's research focuses on soft-tissue healing, stem cell applications, cartilage regeneration, and biomechanics. His work integrates advanced technologies like 3D printing for osteochondral scaffolds and investigates the impact of preoperative expectations on surgical outcomes. He has published extensively in journals such as The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery and The American Journal of Sports Medicine, addressing topics like ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, and patient-reported metrics.

His notable awards include the Achilles Sports Medicine Research Award and recognition as a “Top Doctor” by Baltimore Magazine. Dr. Packer actively serves on leadership committees for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). As a Team Physician for the University of Maryland Terrapins and UMBC Retrievers, he bridges clinical expertise with athletic healthcare.