Dr. Vonda Wright is a pioneering orthopedic surgeon, longevity researcher, and nationally recognized authority on women’s health and peak performance. With over 25 years of clinical experience, she has cared for more than 100,000 patients, helping individuals live long, go strong, and age with power through a combination of science-backed strategies and dynamic health education.
A fierce advocate for women’s vitality and lifelong strength, Dr. Wright’s award-winning research in musculoskeletal aging has redefined how we approach performance and aging. She is a sought-after speaker and trusted media contributor, having appeared on The Today Show, CBS News, NBC, Dr. Oz, and top-ranked podcasts including The Diary of a CEO, Jay Shetty, and Mel Robbins. Her insights have been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Observer.
Dr. Wright has served as the founding Chief of Sports Medicine at Northside Health System and was the inaugural Medical Director of the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. She has led medical care for elite athletes from organizations including the University of Pittsburgh, Georgia State, World Rugby, the PGA, and both the Pittsburgh and Atlanta Ballet.
She is also a prolific author and digital educator, with a reach of nearly 2 million across her digital platforms. Her upcoming book, Unbreakable: Go Strong. Live Long. Age with Power, will debut in Q4 2025, offering readers practical tools for building an unbreakable body and life.
Dr. Wright holds a master’s degree in oncology nursing from Rush University and earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed her orthopedic residency at the University of Pittsburgh and a fellowship in sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. She lives in Lake Nona, Florida with her husband, two-time Stanley Cup Champion Peter Taglianetti, their blended family of six children, her parents, and two well-loved dogs.