Zimmer Biomet Hires 2 New Chief Medical Advisors

Zimmer Biomet announced the appointments of Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, as Chief Medical Technology Advisor focused on Adult Reconstruction and Hip Implants, and Anand M. Murthi, MD, FAAOS, as Chief Medical Advisor, Shoulder, Sports, Extremities, and Trauma (S.E.T.).

Dr. Vigdorchik is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City. He has served as the Division Chief of Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at HSS and Director of Bone Implant Longevity Research at HSS’s Griffin Research Accelerator.

Dr. Vigdorchik is also an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is active in professional societies including The Hip Society, The Knee Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), where he currently serves as the Education and Communications Council Chair and earlier served as Program Chair for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting.

“Dr. Vigdorchik is one of the most well-known, well-respected and well-published voices in orthopedics today,” said Zimmer Biomet President and CEO Ivan Tornos. “As a leading surgeon, clinical educator and true innovator, he brings an invaluable combination of experience and insight to this role. We are excited to partner with him as we continue to accelerate advancements in AI, smart implants, robotics and digital technologies that are redefining joint replacement care.”

“I’m honored to take on this role with Zimmer Biomet at such an exciting time in the evolution of orthopedic care,” said Dr. Vigdorchik. “We’re at the intersection of AI, powerful digital technologies and advanced implants that together have the potential to dramatically improve outcomes and personalize care for each patient. I look forward to partnering with the Zimmer Biomet team to help shape the future of joint replacement.”

Dr. Murthi is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who serves as Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Director of the Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Program at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Md. He’s also a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Georgetown University School of Medicine.

He’s a founding member of prestigious societies including the Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons (ACESS), Indian American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (IASES), and an active member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), where he established the Mentorship Program, chaired the Educational Committee, and was recently elected to the Neer Circle.

He also serves as Co-Chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society and the Orthopaedic Summit and Emerging Technologies Conference, while remaining a highly sought-after speaker and faculty member at major U.S. and international meetings. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Current Orthopaedic Practice Journal. He is also the co-designer of Shoulder JAM by OBERD, the first international shoulder data registry.

“Dr. Murthi brings deep clinical expertise, a proven track record of innovation, and visionary leadership in surgical techniques and device design,” said Tornos. “His partnership will be instrumental as we continue to accelerate growth across our S.E.T. business. With his influence and insight, Zimmer Biomet will further solidify our position as a trusted partner in delivering customer-centric solutions.”

“Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a passion for advancing surgical techniques and designing intelligent technologies that raise the standard of care in shoulder and elbow surgery,” said Dr. Murthi. “I’m thrilled to join the Zimmer Biomet team—a team equally dedicated to innovation. Together, we have a remarkable opportunity to redefine what’s possible in musculoskeletal care and deliver transformative solutions to surgeons and patients worldwide.”