Dr. Packer is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic procedures for treating knee and shoulder problems.
Dr. Packer is an expert in surgical and non-surgical treatment of cartilage, meniscus, labrum, ligament and tendon injuries using the most advanced and minimally invasive techniques, including regenerative medicine such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP). He treats patients of all ages and activity levels, from the elite athlete to the weekend warrior. He believes in individualizing treatment based on each patient’s personal goals.
Dr. Packer is an associate professor of orthopedics at University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is also a team physician for the University of Maryland Terrapins and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Retrievers. He has previously served as an assistant team physician for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Golden State Warriors and the Stanford University football team.
Dr. Packer is an active member of many national societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He serves on several leadership committees, including the AAOS Sports Medicine Content Committee and as chair of the AAOS Sports Medicine Evaluation Committee.
Dr. Packer has previously been recognized as a "Top Doctor" in the specialties of orthopedic surgery/sports medicine and general orthopedics by Baltimore magazine.
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2008
Residency:
Yale University School of Medicine, 2014
Fellowship:
Stanford University Medical Center - Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Sports Medicine, 2015
Hospital for Special Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellowship, 2009
Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2018
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017
Hospital Affiliations
UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
University of Maryland Medical Center
Research and Publications
Dr. Packer is an accomplished basic science and clinical researcher. In addition, he has lectured at many national and international events. He has received several research awards, including the Achilles Sports Medicine Research Award from the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He has published numerous scientific manuscripts in prestigious orthopedic journals such as The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery and The American Journal of Sports Medicine. His research interests include soft-tissue healing, stem cells and cartilage restoration.
External Professional Relationships
External Professional Relationships
A University of Maryland Department of Orthopaedics faculty member may have external professional relationships with health-care related businesses. These relationships often lead to the development of new treatments and therapies. The Department of Orthopaedics believes that transparency and honesty in the reporting of these relationships is essential to maintaining trust with our patients and mitigating any conflicts of interest or perceived conflicts that may arise.
For faculty who earn royalties on the sale of medical devices, no royalties are earned on any devices sold to patients or to hospitals that are part of the University of Maryland Medical System or in any other facilities where those faculty members treat patients.
All external professional relationships maintained by members of the University of Maryland Department of Orthopaedics are reviewed and approved in advance by the Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) for conformance with UM SOM policies in regarding conflicts of interest, conflicts of commitment, and professionalism.
Dr. Packer disclosed the following external professional relationships:
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Dr Packer was super compassionate and made me feel a lot better about my surgery. He was quick to respond to my initial request to see if he would do the surgery and questions after. Explained everything thoroughly and actually listened to my concerns, which has been a breathe of fresh air after being dismissed by multiple doctors over the past 4 years
I would highly recommend Dr. Packer. He listens to every concern and does his best at slowly explaining everything to you and really takes pride in remembering details about his patients. It feels like your a person to him rather than a patient
