Dr. Joseph Donnelly

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph Donnelly is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty board certification in orthopaedic sports medicine. He serves as the medical director of Sports Medicine and the vice chief of Orthopaedics at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. As a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Donnelly delivers comprehensive prevention and treatment strategies for sports-related orthopaedic trauma, specializing in arthroscopic treatments for shoulder and knee disorders. He provides expertise in minimally invasive, tissue-sparing surgeries, including all-inside ACL reconstruction and arthroscopic fixation for rotator cuff tears. Dr. Donnelly has extensive experience in providing game coverage and athletic trainer support for teams such as the Oakland Athletics in Major League Baseball, as well as high school and college teams. He has made numerous presentations aimed at educating the community on the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of injuries in athletes.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing on orthopaedic sports medicine.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.