About

The fighter’s surgeon.

Hello, I’m Megan Lisset Jimenez — a first-generation American born in New Jersey, shaped by my Cuban roots. My journey is more than a resume — it’s a testament to seizing opportunities.

Orthopaedic surgeonJiu-Jitsu brown beltSpeaker & author
Dr. Megan Jimenez in her gi

The path

From the lab to the operating room.

  1. Undergraduate

    Neuroscience, University of Southern California

  2. Medical school

    Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

  3. Residency

    Orthopaedic Surgery, Rowan University

  4. Fellowship

    Sports Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis

  5. Today

    Orthopaedic sports surgeon

Dr. Megan Jimenez portrait

The surgeon

Injury prevention, treatment, and the return to sport.

I studied Neuroscience at the University of Southern California, then attended medical school at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. My residency in Orthopaedic Surgery continued at Rowan University, followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis.

My medical journey led me to Emory University in Georgia, and today I focus on injury prevention, treatment, and return to sport for athletes.

The fighter

“Setbacks only fueled my comeback.”
2nd-degree black belt, KenpoBrown belt, Jiu-JitsuBoxing & Muay Thai

Martial arts has been my lifelong companion.

Beyond the scalpel, martial arts has been my lifelong companion. From a 2nd-degree black belt in Kenpo to amateur boxing and Muay Thai, my journey converged with Jiu-Jitsu, where I proudly wear a brown belt.

In competition, I faced adversity — tearing my ACL by way of a heel hook. Setbacks only fueled my comeback. Through relentless dedication, both pre and post-surgery, I reclaimed the mats, emerging stronger than ever.

Dr. Megan Jimenez with her dog

Beyond the resume

Not just my story.

This is not just my story; it’s a narrative of resilience, cultural richness, and the pursuit of personal and professional excellence.

Join me as we empower your journey to peak performance, injury resilience, and holistic well-being.

My motto is and always will be

Empowering journeys and defying setbacks.