Emily T. Cha, MD| Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Emily Cha is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. Her areas of special expertise and interest include:
- Shoulder arthritis
- Open shoulder instability surgery
- Rotator cuff tears
- Knee arthritis
- ACL injuries
- Multiligamentous injuries
- Meniscus injuries
- Traumatic injuries
- Arthroplasty
She treats patients of all ages and activity levels, from professional and collegiate athletes to weekend warriors, runners, and fitness enthusiasts. When working with patients, she takes team-based approach to care to achieve the best outcome for each patient. Clear communication and a willingness to answer any questions you have about your condition or treatment plan are the foundation of her approach to care.
When she’s not working, Dr. Cha enjoys running, playing tennis, and spending time with her husband and their pets.
Clinical areas of focus
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
- Bone Repair
- Cartilage Disorder
- Heel Tendon Repair
- Hip Arthroscopy With Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy With Meniscectomy
- Knee Meniscus Injury
- Knee Pain
- Lateral Meniscus Injury
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Instability Repair
- Sports Injuries
- Tendon Transplantation
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Ankle And Foot Fracture
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
- Arthritis
- Arthropathy
- Bone Discontinuity
- Bursopathy
- Cartilage Damage
- Cartilage Disorder
- Dorsopathies
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Enteropathic Arthropathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Femur Shaft Fracture
- Flexor Tendonitis
- Forearm And Elbow Joint Instability
- Forearm Fracture
- Forearm Tendon Injury
- Hand And Wrist Fracture
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Flexor Strain
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Labral Tear
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pointer
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Joint Derangement
- Joint Derangement Of Knee
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Infection (SEPTIC ARTHRITIS)
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Meniscus Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labral Tears
- Lateral Meniscus Injury
- Limb Deformity
- Lower Leg And Ankle Fracture
- Lower Leg Fracture
- Lower Leg Injury
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
- Muscle Disorders
- Osteonecrosis
- Patella Tracking Disorder
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
- Rib And Sternum Fracture
- Scaphoid Fracture
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Burns
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Fracture
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sports Injuries
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thigh Fracture
- Thumb Synovitis
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Tear
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Wrist And Hand Tendonitis
Procedures I perform
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Ankle Joint Injections
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Ankle Replacement
- Arthrocentesis
- Arthrodesis Of Ankle
- Bone Repair
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Clavicular Fracture Treatment
- Closed Fibular Fracture Treatment
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Pain Injection
- Extensor Tendon Grafting
- Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Glenohumeral Joint Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Heel Tendon Repair
- Hip Arthroscopy With Meniscus Repair
- Hip Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty
- Hip Pain Injection
- Hip Resurfacing
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Treatment
- Joint Arthroscopy
- Knee Arthroscopy With Meniscectomy
- Knee Injury Treatment
- Knee Pain Injection
- Knee Replacement
- Metatarsal Fracture Treatment
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation
- Open Treatment Of Tibial Fracture
- Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
- Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation
- Reposition Upper Femur With Internal Fixation
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Instability Repair
- Shoulder Pain Injection
- Shoulder Replacement
- Surgical Repair Of Flexor Tendon
- Tendon Transplantation
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Tibiofibular Joint Treatment
- Wrist Instability Treatment
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Network OA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- IH-POS
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open HMO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- United Student Resources
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Choice Fund PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Optimum Choice
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CIGNA EPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Beech Street PPO
- Medicare Direct
- First Health PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- IH-PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Sentara Health
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- UHC Passport
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-HMO
- IH-POS Plus
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Administrators
- IH-Open POS II
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- HighMark
- Medicare FFS
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Navigate
- First Health PPO
- Choice POS
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- OA Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- IH-Indemnity
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Classic 5000
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Basic
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Choice POS II
- POS OA
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- IH-EPO Plus
- TRICARE East Select
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: Methodist Hospital (2017)
Residency: University of Indiana School of Medicine Hospitals (2016)
Medical School: Indiana Univ/Purdue University-Indianapolis (2011)