Bruce R Knolmayer, MD| Orthopedic Surgery | MedStar Health
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Bruce R Knolmayer

Bruce R Knolmayer, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

5 out of 5 (2629 reviews)

Specialties: Orthopedic Surgery

Languages: English

301-774-8959

About me

Dr. Knolmayer is the Chief of Orthopaedics at our MedStar Montgomery Medical Center location. He is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement and sports medicine, but also performs other general orthopaedic surgeries. He attended Cornell University as an undergraduate, graduating with distinction, and attended Georgetown University Medical School, graduating cum laude. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Georgetown Hospital in 1997.

Dr. Knolmayer started in private practice in 1997 and joined MedStar Georgetown Orthopaedics in February 2011. He has participated on numerous committees at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and has also served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery in the past. Dr. Knolmayer has also served the community as team doctor for Watkins Mill High School football team from 1997-2010.  He also has been voted a Top Doc in the Washingtonian and Bethesda magazines.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
  • Ankle Fracture Treatment
  • Heel Tendon Repair
  • Hip Arthroscopy With Synovectomy
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Arthroscopy With Meniscectomy
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Revision Surgery
  • Meniscus Injury Treatment
  • Torn Tendon
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
  • Acantholytic Disorders
  • Acl Tear
  • Acquired Absence Of Limb
  • Ankle And Foot Fracture
  • Ankle And Foot Injury
  • Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
  • Ankle Joint Dislocation
  • Arthropathy
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
  • Benign Tumor
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Density Disorder
  • Bone Discontinuity
  • Bone Disorders
  • Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
  • Bulging Disc
  • Bursitis Of Knee
  • Bursopathy
  • Cartilage Damage
  • Cartilage Disorder
  • Cervical Herniated Disc
  • Complications Of Joint Replacement
  • Congenital Malformations Of Spine And Bony Thorax
  • Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities
  • Deforming Dorsopathies
  • Dorsalgia
  • Dorsopathies
  • Elbow And Forearm Injury
  • Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
  • Enteropathic Arthropathies
  • Enthesopathies
  • Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
  • Failed Back Syndrome
  • Femur Shaft Fracture
  • Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
  • Flexor Tendon Rupture
  • Flexor Tendonitis
  • Forearm Fracture
  • Forearm Tendon Injury
  • Gout
  • Hand And Wrist Fracture
  • Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
  • Hip Fracture
  • Hip Joint Dislocation
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Pain
  • Inflammatory Spondylopathies
  • Intervertebral Disc Disorders
  • Joint Derangement
  • Joint Derangement Of Knee
  • Joint Disorder
  • Joint Infection (SEPTIC ARTHRITIS)
  • Joint Sprain
  • Knee And Leg Open Wound
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Fracture
  • Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
  • Knee Pain
  • Kyphosis
  • Labral Tears
  • Lcl Injury
  • Limb Deformity
  • Lordosis
  • Lower Leg And Ankle Fracture
  • Lower Leg Injury
  • Lumbar Disc Disease
  • Lumbar Spine Fracture
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
  • Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
  • Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
  • Muscle Calcification And Ossification
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Muscle Strain
  • Neck Nerve And Spinal Cord Injury
  • Neoplasm Of Uncertain Behavior
  • Nerve Root Disorders
  • Orthopedic Aftercare
  • Orthopedic Implant Complications
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis Of First Carpometacarpal Joint
  • Osteoarthritis Pain
  • Osteochondral Defect
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Patella Tracking Disorder
  • Pathologic Fracture
  • Periprosthetic Fracture
  • Polyosteoarthritis
  • Presence Of Functional Implants
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rib And Sternum Fracture
  • Scoliosis
  • Septic Arthritis Of The Hip
  • Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
  • Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Shoulder Burns
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Fracture
  • Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Osteochondrosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylopathies
  • Spondylosis
  • Stress Fracture
  • Superficial Knee Injury
  • Synovium And Tendon Disorder
  • Tendinitis
  • Tendinous Disorders
  • Tendonitis Of The Shoulder
  • Thumb Synovitis
  • Torn Tendon
  • Vertebral Fractures
  • Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
  • Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
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Procedures I perform

  • Achilles Tendon Rupture Treatment
  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Fracture Treatment
  • Ankle Joint Replacement
  • Arthrocentesis
  • Arthrodesis Of Ankle
  • Arthroplasty
  • Arthroscopic Loose Body Removal
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Arthroscopy With Chondroplasty
  • Bone Graft
  • Bone Repair
  • Cervical Myelopathy Surgery
  • Cervical Vertebra Reposition
  • Closed Clavicular Fracture Treatment
  • Closed Femoral Fracture Treatment
  • Closed Fibular Fracture Treatment
  • Closed Patellar Fracture Treatment
  • Closed Treatment Of Femoral Fracture Without Manipulation
  • Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
  • Extensor Tendon Grafting
  • External Fixation Of Right Tarsal
  • Femoral Nerve Transfer
  • Femur Fracture Stabilization
  • Fibula Osteotomy
  • Float Therapy
  • Ganglion Cyst Excision
  • Glenohumeral Joint Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
  • Greater Humeral Tuberosity Fracture Treatment
  • Heel Tendon Repair
  • Hip Arthroplasty
  • Hip Arthroscopy With Synovectomy
  • Hip Distraction
  • Hip Joint Replacement
  • Hip Osteotomy Revision
  • Hip Resurfacing
  • Hip Revision Surgery
  • Hip Tenotomy
  • Intertrochanteric Fracture Treatment
  • Joint Arthroscopy
  • Joint Debridement
  • Knee Arthroscopy With Meniscectomy
  • Knee Injection
  • Knee Injury Treatment
  • Knee Joint Diagnostic Drainage
  • Knee Ligament Repair
  • Knee Realignment
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Revision Surgery
  • Labral Tears Treatment
  • Left Hip Replacement
  • Median Nerve Decompression
  • Meniscus Injury Treatment
  • Muscle Injection
  • Nerve Block
  • Open Femoral Fracture Treatment
  • Open Treatment Of Tibial Fracture
  • Osteochondral Defect Treatment
  • Osteotomy
  • Patellar Tendonitis Treatment
  • Percutaneous Drainage
  • Proximal Humeral Fracture Treatment
  • Removal Of Implant
  • Removal Of Synthetic Substitute From Knee Joint
  • Reposition Upper Femur With Internal Fixation
  • Revision Of Total Hip Arthroplasty
  • Revision Of Total Knee Arthroplasty
  • Right Hip Replacement
  • Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Treatment
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Treatment
  • Shoulder Joint Replacement
  • Shoulder Joint Synthetic Substitute Removal
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Revision Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Spondylolysis Treatment
  • Sports Injury Treatment
  • Tendon Transplantation
  • Tibial Fracture Treatment
  • Total Hip Arthroplasty
  • Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury Treatment
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Practice locations

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18109 Prince Philip Dr
Ste 325
Olney, MD, 20832

301-774-8958
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Fax 410-354-2985

Insurance

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  • 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 Surgery

Residency: Georgetown University Medical Center GME (1997)

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (1993)

Medical School: Georgetown University (1991)

Ratings and reviews

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

    5
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    5
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    5
  • Provider included you in decisions

    5
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    5
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    5
  • Jun 29, 2026

    Dr. Knolmayer came highly recommended by family and he lived up to their praise for sure. He was thorough, took his time explaining as well as listening, and had an overall positive and pleasant personality.

  • Jun 22, 2026

    Dr Knolmayer went over replacement information with me and understood my desire to wait until I see how my back responds to upcoming procedures to see if that helps alleviate knee pin also. I have recommended him to others and will continue to do so.

  • Jun 18, 2026

    Dr knolmayer is wonderful. He explains every thing in detail. Ask questions and responds to your answer and questions.