Ryan M Jander, MD| Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery | MedStar Health
Print this profile
Ryan M Jander

Ryan M Jander, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.7 out of 5 (2282 reviews)

Specialties: Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder And Elbow Orthopedic Surgery

Languages: English

301-782-2222

About me

Dr. Jander believes in a team approach to patient care. This team includes the physician, his staff, and, most importantly, the patient. This collaborative team approach, Dr. Jander feels, is the best way to achieve the patient's goals. Factors to consider include restoring function, pain relief, improving quality of life, and returning to sports activities. Most orthopaedic injuries when correctly diagnosed can be treated without surgical intervention. When certain conditions necessitate surgery, Dr. Jander has both the experience and specialty training that translate into excellent patient outcomes. Realizing that surgery can be a worrisome experience, Dr. Jander takes the time to answer all of his patients' questions. Thoroughly explaining the process, the expectations, and the time for recovery is the best way, Dr. Jander believes, to make his patients feel comfortable.

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Jander is double board certified by both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. A graduate of Washington and Lee University, he attended New Jersey Medical School where he earned his M.D. in 2000. He completed his general surgery internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. After residency, Dr. Jander continued his training in hand and upper extremity surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He moved to the Washington D.C. area after training where he has been practicing ever since.

In addition to his clinical practice as a part of the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Jander participates in education and community outreach initiatives. He teaches Georgetown University orthopaedic residents and leads community talks about topics ranging from shoulder pain to sports injuries of the hand; Dr. Jander feels this is an important duty as a specialist physician. He has multiple publications in the peer reviewed literature including a book chapter on arthroscopic ganglion excision as well as a review on post-surgical rehabilitation of biceps and triceps injuries.

Dr. Jander is a sports enthusiast who has played on teams his entire life; he understands the importance of an active lifestyle. He played football throughout high school and all four years at the collegiate level. He played rugby in medical school where he served as the team captain. Dr. Jander feels particularly empathetic with his patients as he has sustained many of the injuries that he treats today. He understands the importance of getting back to life.

Dr. Jander's specialties include:


Patient Educational Resources:

Clinical areas of focus

  • Elbow Ligament Repair
  • Heel Tendon Repair
  • Metacarpal Joint Arthrodesis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Wrist Instability Reconstruction
Show More

Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Acantholytic Disorders
  • Acquired Absence Of Limb
  • Acquired Finger Deformity
  • Ankle And Foot Fracture
  • Ankle And Foot Injury
  • Arthropathy
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
  • Benign Tumor
  • Bone Density Disorder
  • Bone Discontinuity
  • Bone Disorders
  • Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
  • Bursopathy
  • Chronic Gout
  • Congenital Malformations Of Limb
  • Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
  • Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities
  • Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
  • Dorsalgia
  • Elbow And Forearm Injury
  • Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
  • Enthesopathies
  • Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
  • Femur Shaft Fracture
  • Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
  • Flexor Tendon Rupture
  • Forearm Fracture
  • Forearm Tendon Injury
  • Gout
  • Hand And Wrist Fracture
  • Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Intervertebral Disc Disorders
  • Joint Derangement
  • Joint Disorder
  • Joint Infection (SEPTIC ARTHRITIS)
  • Knee And Leg Open Wound
  • Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
  • Knee Pain
  • Limb Deformity
  • Lower Leg And Ankle Fracture
  • Lower Leg Injury
  • Lumbar Spine Fracture
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
  • Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal System Complications
  • Neck Nerve And Spinal Cord Injury
  • Neck Sprain
  • Nerve Root Disorders
  • Orthopedic Aftercare
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis Of First Carpometacarpal Joint
  • Osteochondropathies
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Periprosthetic Fracture
  • Polyosteoarthritis
  • Presence Of Functional Implants
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rib And Sternum Fracture
  • Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
  • Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
  • Shoulder Burns
  • Shoulder Fracture
  • Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
  • Spinal Osteochondrosis
  • Spondylopathies
  • Spondylosis
  • Superficial Knee Injury
  • Synovium And Tendon Disorder
  • Tendinous Disorders
  • Thumb Synovitis
  • Wrist And Hand Amputation
  • Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
  • Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
  • Wrist, Hand, And Finger Crushing Injury
Show All Show Less

Procedures I perform

  • Amputation With Direct Closure
  • Ankle Fracture Treatment
  • Arthrocentesis
  • Arthrodesis Of Interphalangeal Joint
  • Articular Fracture Treatment
  • Bennett Fracture Treatment
  • Capsulotomy Of Wrist
  • Carpal Bone Fracture Treatment
  • Carpal Scaphoid Fracture Fixation
  • Carpal Scaphoid Fracture Treatment
  • Carpectomy Of All Bones Of Proximal Row
  • Carpectomy Of One Bone
  • Carpometacarpal Dislocation Treatment
  • Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Clavicular Fracture Treatment
  • Closed Fibular Fracture Treatment
  • Closed Treatment Of Femoral Shaft Fracture With Manipulation
  • Digital Ray Amputation
  • Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
  • Distal Radius Fracture Fixation
  • Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
  • Elbow Ligament Repair
  • Elbow Replacement
  • Excision Of Bone Cyst Or Tumor Of Radius Or Ulna
  • Excision Of Tendon
  • Excision Of Tendon Sheath Or Joint Capsule Lesion
  • Excision Of Tumor Or Vascular Malformation
  • Excision Or Curettage, Radius Or Olecranon Process
  • Excision, Neurofibroma Or Neurolemmoma
  • Excision, Olecranon Bursa
  • Excision, Radial Head
  • Excision, Tumor, Soft Tissue, Or Vascular Malformation, Of Hand Or Finger
  • Extensor Tendon Grafting
  • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
  • Fasciectomy Of Palm
  • Fasciectomy With Release Of Single Digit
  • Fibula Fracture Treatment
  • Finger Contracture Release
  • Foot Subcutaneous Tissue Diagnostic Drainage
  • Ganglion Cyst Excision
  • Ganglion Excision
  • Heel Tendon Repair
  • Humeral Shaft Fracture Open Treatment
  • Humeral Shaft Fracture Treatment With Intramedullary Implant
  • Intercarpal Arthroplasty
  • Internal Lengthening Nail
  • Interphalangeal Joint Arthroplasty
  • Interphalangeal Joint Capsulectomy
  • Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation Treatment
  • Intertrochanteric Fracture Treatment
  • Joint Arthroscopy
  • Joint Drainage
  • Knee Hardware Removal
  • Left Hip Replacement
  • Long Leg Splint Application
  • Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
  • Metacarpal Joint Arthrodesis
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Capsulectomy
  • Metatarsal Fracture Treatment
  • Muscle Flap
  • Nail Plate Avulsion
  • Nerve Graft
  • Open Femoral Fracture Treatment
  • Open Treatment Of Tibial Fracture
  • Palmar Fasciotomy
  • Partial Excision Of Bone
  • Percutaneous Osteoplasty
  • Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Treatment
  • Phalanx Bone Excision
  • Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
  • Proximal Phalanx Osteotomy
  • Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fracture Fixation
  • Radial Head Arthroplasty With Implant
  • Radial Head Prosthetic Replacement
  • Radial Shaft Fracture Treatment
  • Reposition Upper Femur With Internal Fixation
  • Scoliosis Deformity Correction
  • Shin Splint Treatment
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Flexion Test
  • Shoulder Fracture Repair
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Splinting
  • Supracondylar Or Transcondylar Fracture Open Treatment
  • Surgical Repair Of Flexor Tendon
  • Synovectomy Of Tendon Sheath
  • Tendon Lengthening
  • Tendon Transplantation
  • Tenolysis
  • Tenotomy
  • Tibiofibular Joint Treatment
  • Ulnar Nerve Release
  • Ulnar Shaft Fracture Fixation
  • Ulnar Shaft Fracture Treatment
  • Wrist Instability Reconstruction
Show All button Press enter to expand Show Less

Practice locations

Distance from Change Location Enter your Location

9455 Lorton Market St
Ste 200
Lorton, VA, 22079

703-971-3701
Get Directions

miles away

Fax 703-339-6351

13950 Brandywine Rd
Ste 225
Brandywine, MD, 20613

301-856-1682
Get Directions

miles away

Fax 301-782-2222

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Hand Surgery

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital-Ford Rd (2006)

Residency: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center (2005)

Internship: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center (2001)

Medical School: Rutgers University-The State University of New Jersey (2000)

Awards

  • Washingtonian Top Doc 2025

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.7
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.7
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.7
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.7
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.7
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.7
  • Jun 17, 2026

    Dr. Jander was very knowledgeable & companionate.

  • Jun 3, 2026

    Doctor on point !

  • May 27, 2026

    Dr Jander was very excellent. He did a wonderful job for me.