Vanderbilt physician receives orthopedic surgery leadership award

Alex Jahangir, MD, has received the William W. Tipton Jr., MD, Leadership Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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Dr. Jahangir currently serves as vice chair of orthopedic surgery and director of the division of orthopedic trauma at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, according to a March 16 news release. 

In addition to his roles at Vanderbilt, Dr. Jahangir has served as chair of the Metro Public Health Department board since October 2019. He was also appointed chair of the Metropolitan Nashville COVID-19 Task Force by the city’s mayor during the pandemic.

The award, which was bestowed at the academy’s annual meeting, recognizes the leadership of active fellows or candidate members who have benefited the orthopedic community, patients or the public.

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