Education and Training
Dr. Molho is a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Yale University School of Medicine, and then completed a fellowship for subspecialty training in hip and knee arthroplasty with Connecticut Orthopaedics. Dr. Molho is an expert in minimally invasive and robotic techniques. He is certified to perform state-of-the-art MAKO robotic total knee, partial knee, and total hip replacements.
Dr. Molho grew up in Washington D.C., and obtained his Bachelor's degree at Emory University. He obtained his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine prior to starting residency.
Dr. Molho is a published medical illustrator – his surgical artwork can be found in textbooks and peer-reviewed medical journals. His artwork features musculoskeletal anatomy, musculoskeletal tumor, arthroplasty technique, and sports surgery techniques. He filmed, edited, and published multiple award winning surgical videos with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons video platform. His numerous research publications include topics on orthopaedic trauma, pediatric orthopaedics, hip and knee arthroplasty, and surgical history.
Fellowship - Subspecialty Training Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Connecticut , Connecticut Orthopaedics
Residency - Yale Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Undergraduate Degree - Emory University
Fellowship Trained Hip & Knee Replacement Surgeon — Dr. David Molho
Dr. David Molho is a Board Certified, Fellowship Trained orthopedic surgeon specializing exclusively in hip and knee replacement surgery. His advanced training, combined with a lifelong passion for anatomy and medical illustration, gives him a uniquely precise and artistic approach to joint replacement surgery.
Board Certification
Dr. Molho is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, reflecting his commitment to the highest standards of surgical training, knowledge, and patient care.
Fellowship Training
Following his orthopedic surgery residency, Dr. Molho completed a fellowship specifically focused on adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement — the gold standard of training for hip and knee replacement surgeons.
Published Medical Illustrator
Dr. Molho is a accomplished artist whose medical illustrations have been published in multiple surgical textbooks and peer-reviewed journals. This rare combination of artistic talent and surgical expertise reflects his deep understanding of human anatomy and his commitment to precision in every procedure.
Serving Orange County
Dr. Molho practices at three convenient locations throughout Orange County — Irvine, Laguna Woods, and Los Alamitos — making expert hip and knee replacement surgery accessible to patients across the region.
To learn more or schedule a consultation, call (949) 586-3200 or click below
Curiculum Vitae
Honors & Awards
AAOS Ortho Video Theater Award Winner.
Direct Anterior Approach for Hip Hemiarthroplasty.
Molho DA, Brand JP, Kuether JP, Kahan JB, Ani LC, Rubin LE
AAOS Ortho Video Theater Award Winner.
Anatomic Navigation for Acetabular Component Positioning in Total Hip Arthroplasty via the Direct Anterior Approach.
Molho DA, Rubin LE, Kuether JP
AAOS Ortho Video Theater Honorable Mention.
Hybrid Gap Balancing Technique for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
Molho DA, Kuether JP, Brand JB, Moran J, Rubin LE
Dean’s Recognition Award. Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Einstein General Scholarship. Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Summer Research Fellowship. Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Samuel and Claire A. Mozel Scholarship. Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Publications
Molho DA, Kuether JP, Rubin LE. Anatomic Navigation Using the Transverse Acetabular Ligament for Acetabular Component Positioning in Total Hip Arthroplasty via the Direct Anterior Approach. JAAOS. Feb 2022. Volume 30 - Issue 3. p 100-103 doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-00839
Molho DA, Sylvia SM, Schwartz D, Merwin S, Levy IM. The Grapefruit: An Alternative Arthroscopic Tool Skill Platform. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2017 Aug;33(8):1567-1572. PMID: 28502388
Gardner EC, Molho DA, Fulkerson JP. Coronal Malalignment-When and How to Perform a Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy. Clin Sports Med. 2022 Jan;41(1):15-26. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2021.07.008. PMID: 34782071.
Yu KE, Barden B, Molho DA, Reed D, Schneble CA, McLaughlin W, Fulkerson JP. Quadriceps tendon attachment technique for medial quadriceps tendon-femoral ligament (MQTFL) reconstruction in the surgical treatment of recurrent patella dislocation. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2021 Dec; ISSN 2212-6287, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2021.09.009.
Kuether JP, Molho DA, Leslie MP. Use of the Femoral Neck System for the Treatment of a Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture in a Middle-Aged Athlete. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2021. DOI 10.1097
Bellamkonda K, Tonnessen BH, Molho DA, Lindskog D, Wiznia D. Retroperitoneal Exposure for Excision of Wear-Debris Pseudotumor due to Chronically Infected Hip Prosthesis: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connector. 2021 Feb 23;11(1). PMID 33730003.
Moran J, Porrino J, Cheng R, Schneble CA, Kahan JB, Molho DA, Katz L, Miller MD, Medvecky MJ. Overview of the Posterior Septum of the Knee and Trans-Septal Portal Procedure Utilizing Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. 2021 Jun 11. PMID 34217559
Schulz JF, Molho DA, Sylvia SM, Fornari ED. Parental Understanding of an Intoeing Gait. Pediatrics. 2016, Feb: 137 (Supplement 3) 573A; Publication status: Published.
Schulz JF, Molho DA, Sylvia SM, Lo Y, Gomez JA, Moloney CM, Hanstein R, Fornari ED. Parental understanding of an intoeing gait – A preliminary study. Foot (Edinb). 2019 Dec;41:39-43. Epub 2019 Jun 28. PMID: 31683095
Sylvia SM, Maguire KJ, Molho DA, Levens BJ, Stone MEJ, Hanstein R, Schulz JF, Fornari ED. Emergency room closed reduction versus in situ splinting in the treatment of paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures. J Child Orthop. 2019 Jun 1;13(3):334-339. PMID 31312275
Fornari ED, Sylvia SM, Molho DA, Schulz JF. Predictors of the Need for Secondary Surgery Following In-Situ Pinning for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. Montefiore Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine & Surgery. 2016, Mar; 1(1): 34-39. Pub status: Published.
Mercier MR, Gallivanche AR, Pathak N, Mets EJ, Molho DA, Elaydi A, Grauer JN, Rubin LE. Revision total hip and knee arthroplasty are associated with lower HCAPS patient satisfaction scores compared to primary arthroplasty. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-21-00839. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34851861.
Rankin KA, Lukasiewicz AM, Ou D, Kim CY, Zaki T, Molho DA, Salinas Y, Goel A, Leslie MP, Wiznia DH. Clusters of injuries from motorcycle collisions: exploratory factor analysis of a single institution trauma registry. Cureus. 2021 Oct. 13(10): e18713. doi:10.7759/cureus.18713. PMID: 34790468
Textbook Chapters
Molho DA, Pathak N, Rubin LE, Keggi KJ. A definitive history of the anterior approach. Direct Anterior Approach to Hip Reconstruction, 2nd edition. Chapter 3, Textbook Chapter. Chapter accepted for publication
Kuether JP, Brand JP, Rubin LE, Molho DA. Trauma: Hip Hemi-Arthroplasty Via DAA: Geriatric Fractures. Direct Anterior Approach to Hip Reconstruction, 2nd edition. Chapter 38 Section 5. Textbook Chapter. Chapter accepted for publication
Video Chapters
Molho DA, Brand JP, Kuether JP, Kahan JB, Ani LC, Rubin LE. Direct Anterior Approach for Hip Hemiarthroplasty. AAOS Ortho Video Theater. Peer Reviewed Video Publication, CME available. Award Winner. 3/2021
Molho DA, Kuether JP, Rubin LE. Anatomic Navigation for Acetabular Component Positioning in Total Hip Arthroplasty via the Direct Anterior Approach. AAOS Ortho Video Theater. Peer Reviewed Video Publication, CME available. Award Winner. 3/2020.
Molho DA, Kuether JP, Brand JP, Moran J, Rubin LE. Hybrid Gap Balancing Technique for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty. Peer Reviewed Video Publication, CME available. Honorable Mention. 3/2022.
Molho DA, Dhodapkar RM, Bouloussa H, DiLuna M, Tuason D. Growth Guidance Instrumentation with Hemivertebra Resection. JPosna Video Surgical Technique. Available online at POSNAcademy.org
Oral and Poster Presentations
Molho DA, Rubin LE. Hybrid Gap Balancing Technique for Total Knee Arthroplasty. AAOS, MSN Laboratories, Master class on Total Knee Arthroplasty. Broadcasted live in Zambia, Kenya, Uganda. December 3, 2022.
Molho DA, Rubin LE. Hybrid Gap Balancing Measured Resection for Total Knee Arthroplasty. AAOS, MSN Laboratories, Master class on Total Knee Arthroplasty. Broadcasted live in Tanzanian Surgeons. July 9, 2022.
Molho DA, Rubin LE, Kuether JP. “Anatomic Navigation” for Acetabular Component Positioning in Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty. Yale Orthopaedics Grand Rounds Oral Presentation. New Haven, CT. October 18, 2019.
Molho DA, Girdler SJ, Nosanchuk JD. Effectiveness of a Visuospatial Tool in Improving Retention of Microbiology Course Material. Albert Einstein Medical Student Research Poster Exhibit, Bronx, NY, March 31, 2016. Poster Presentation.
Schulz JF, Molho DA, Sylvia SM, Fornari ED, Parental Understanding of an Intoeing Gait. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Indianapolis, IN, April 27-30, 2016. Oral Presentation.
Sylvia, SM, Maguire, KJ, Molho, DA, Rubin, T, Hanstein, R, Fornari, ED, Schulz, JF. Outcomes of Emergency Room Closed Reduction vs In Situ Splinting in the Treatment of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. AAP National Conference & Exhibition. November 2-6, 2018, Orlando, FL. Oral presentation.
Fornari ED, Sylvia SM, Molho DA, Moloney C, Schulz JF. Predictors of the Need for Secondary Surgery Following In-Situ Pinning for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. Pediatric Research Day, Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. Bronx, NY. April 20, 2016. Poster Presentation.
Published Medical Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Video Editor.
Creates original medical illustrations and paintings, overlayed in surgical videos. Films and edits educational surgical videos enhanced with original artwork. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom, iPad Procreate Drawing software.
Story on artwork featured on Yale website: https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/28129/
Op ed published on Doximity about digital learning: https://opmed.doximity.com/articles/digital-learning-in-2021-an-orthopaedic-chief-resident-s-perspective?_csrf_attempted=yes
Dr. Molho's awards from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for his surgical videography, awarded in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
