Biosketch

Dr. Mandell was born, raised and has practiced orthopaedic surgery on the San Francisco Peninsula for his entire career. He graduated cum laude with an AB from Yale College and received his MD from the University of California San Francisco where he was an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopædic Surgery for 37 years. He served for over 20 years as Director of Anatomy Teaching at the San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program, his alma mater, and twice was named the SFORP Teacher of the Year.

Dr. Mandell has long had interests in advocacy, health policy, and medical association volunteering. He served over 7 years on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon’s (AAOS) Board of Councilors, 3 years on the AAOS Board of Directors, 4 years as chair of the AAOS Committee on Professionalism, and 4 years as Chair of the AAOS Council on Advocacy. After completing his term as Council Chair, Dr. Mandell returned as a member of the Committee on Professionalism until 2023. In addition, Dr. Mandell is a past President of the California Orthopaedic Association and the Western Orthopaedic Association.

Dr. Mandell has given numerous lectures at scientific meetings and been interviewed by the New York Times, CNN, National Public Radio, and several medical trade publications such as AM News. He has testified before the US Congress and the California State Assembly.