Derek Papp, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. His surgical areas of expertise include arthroscopic surgery, shoulder and elbow disorders and knee ligamentous injuries. He has a specific interest in the throwing athletes’ shoulder and elbow and especially enjoys helping athletes face the challenges that their sports present. He provides orthopedic care to athletes of all skill levels, including professional, collegiate, high school and recreational athletes. He currently serves as a consultant for the Baltimore Orioles and formerly served as the Head Team Physician for their minor league affiliate, the Aberdeen Ironbirds. Dr. Papp also has served as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Florida Panthers, Florida International University athletics and Miami-Dade County Public Schools athletics. On a fun note, he served as the Major League Baseball’s venue physician in Seoul, Korea during the 2017 World Baseball Classic as well as in Mecicali, Mexico during the 2016 qualifer.
Prior to moving to South Florida, Dr. Papp served as a part-time Assistant Professor of orthopedic surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he provided clinical and surgical instruction to residents. He has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented many scientific papers at professional symposiums. He currently serves on the editorial board of Current Orthopaedic Practice. He is an active member of several professional societies, including the Major League Baseball Team Physicians’ Association, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.