Dr. Eric Monesmith specializes in the treatment of arthritic knees and hips. A graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Monesmith completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Loyola University Medical Center. After completing his residency, he pursued advanced training in total joint replacement and cartilage transplantation, completing the prestigious Aufranc Fellowship in constructive joint surgery at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. He was awarded the Schwartz Traveling Fellowship and studied cartilage transplantation in Gothenburg, Sweden and hip replacement in Exeter, England.
Dr. Monesmith enjoys participating in orthopedic research to advance patient care. He is currently involved in multiple areas of research relating to hip and knee replacement, including pain management for joint replacement, developing new operational delivery systems for joint replacement and clinical studies of existing joint implants.
Dr. Monesmith is the past president of the Indiana Orthopaedic Society. He is a former board of councilors representative for Indiana to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a former member of the board of directors for OrthoIndy. He currently sits on the finance committee of OrthoIndy. He is a member of the Indiana State Medical Association and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Former President of the Indiana Orthopaedic Society
Former Board of Councilors Representative for Indiana to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Former Member of the Board of Directors for OrthoIndy
Finance Committee of OrthoIndy
Member of the Indiana State Medical Association
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Awards and Recognition
Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctors (2015 – 2022, and 2024)
Arthritis Foundation Indiana Honoree in 2015
Certifications
Board Certified Physician
Patient Reviews
4.8out of 5(328 Ratings, 128 Comments)
Feb 3, 2025
I have been very happy with both doctors that I have seen and your staff has been courteous and friendly and helpful and efficient and I have recommended you to family and friends
Jan 30, 2025
Good place
Jan 27, 2025
Dr. Monesmith was the fifth doctor I have seen for this condition. He was the only doctor who came up with a possible solution of dry needle therapy. I am encouraged to move forward with therapy to alleviate this pain I've had for 2-1/2 years!!