James Monica, MD

Dr. Monica is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. He obtained his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons after completing his undergraduate degree from the Johns Hopkins University. He completed his internship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Surgery and his residency at Harvard. He then completed his fellowships at the Massachusetts General Hospital specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery as well as open and arthroscopic shoulder surgery.

Accomplishments
  • Orthopaedic hand and upper extremity consultant for Princeton University Athletics – 2011-Present
  • Rutgers University-Robert Wood Johnson Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Volunteer Faculty Teaching Award 2013
  • Academic appointment as a Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rutgers University – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • Chief Resident, Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Massachusetts General Hospital 2009
  • Resident Representative, Massachusetts General Hospital Committee on Teaching and Education 2007-2009
  • Dr. Monica has contributed to the orthopaedic scientific community. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and his work has been presented at regional, national, and international scientific meetings in the United States, Scotland, and Korea.