The fighter’s surgeon
Train hard. Recover smarter. Stay on the mat.
Performance, injury prevention, and resilience from an orthopedic surgeon and jiu-jitsu world champion who lives it.
Trained, taught, and competed with
Orthopedic training and surgical practice, and IBJJF world-level competition.
Dr. Megan Jimenez — medicine meets the mat.
The podcast
The Doctor Jiu-Jitsu Show
Conversations at the intersection of orthopedic medicine, performance, recovery, and a lifetime on the mats.
Coming 2027
Doctor Jiu-Jitsu
A Combat Athlete’s Guide to Discipline, Recovery, and Resilience
Mindset, nutrition, cross-training revelations, optimized wake and sleep routines, and the habits that help athletes thrive on and off the mat.
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Reviews
What patients and athletes say.
“I tore my hamstring tendons off the bone. Dr. Jimenez performed my surgery and I had a great recovery with no problems post surgery. She also helped me strengthen an arthritic knee and it’s better than ever. I’d go to her for any orthopedic need and would confidently recommend her to all my friends and family.”
“Dr. Jimenez is eager to help people, even those that aren’t directly under her care. She was super helpful in providing insight into my torn biceps tendon, and seeing her journey with her own recovery aided my own discipline to take better care of myself physically.”
“Before and after surgery she’s been invaluable with advice on what to do and not to do for recovery, along with a healthy dose of optimism to drive me through the process. Watching her go through knee surgery and recovery was incredibly motivating.”
“I am grateful for Dr. Jimenez and her exceptional care and skill in repairing my ACL. Her support inspired me to adopt healthier habits, and through this experience my mindset has evolved, fostering resilience.”
About Dr. Megan
A dynamic blend of medical expertise and martial arts proficiency. As an orthopaedic surgeon and jiu-jitsu world champion, she’s not only skilled in the operating room but also on the mats.
Dr. Jimenez specializes in musculoskeletal injury care and prevention, drawing from her experience to help athletes optimize peak performance — and she’s a speaker, author, and podcast host.
Top picks for recovery and vitality
Momentous Recovery
I recommend Momentous Recovery for its clean, science-backed blend of protein and carbs that accelerate muscle repair after intense training and surgery days.
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Purity Coffee
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Xcelerated Recovery
Support for muscle performance, recovery, and overall physical readiness. Designed for those who demand more from their bodies, it helps accelerate healing and support growth.
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Field notes from the mat.
