Fred Mo, MD| Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Fred Mo is a professor of orthopedic surgery and spine specialist serving the community of Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. He attended Tufts University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Yale University. He then completed his fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
Dr. Mo is a part of Georgetown University Hospital Orthopedics and is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He is also board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Before joining MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Mo served as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy as an attending spine surgeon.
Dr. Mo is devoted to ensuring the longevity of his patients' health and developing long-lasting relationships with them. He takes his time to understand symptoms and give correct diagnoses to ensure the continued health of all his patients.
Clinical areas of focus
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acquired Absence Of Limb
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle Joint Dislocation
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
- Arm Fracture
- Arthritis
- Arthropathy
- Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Discontinuity
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Broken Elbow
- Cartilage Damage
- Clubfoot
- Collarbone Fracture
- Complications Of Procedures
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Early Complications Of Trauma
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Enthesopathies
- Femur (THIGH BONE) Fracture
- Forearm Fracture
- Gout
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Flexor Strain
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Impingement
- Hip Joint Dislocation
- Hip Labral Tear
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Bursitis
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Pain
- Leg Length Discrepancy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Fracture
- Lower Leg Injury
- Lumbar Spine Dislocation
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Malunion (IMPROPERLY HEALED FRACTURE)
- Muscle Disorders
- Muscle Strain
- Musculoskeletal System Complications
- Orthopedic Aftercare
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis Of First Carpometacarpal Joint
- Osteochondropathies
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Osteonecrosis
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Periprosthetic Fracture
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Postprocedural States
- Presence Of Functional Implants
- Radial Head Subluxation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Fracture
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Spinal Cord Diseases
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylopathies
- Spondylosis
- Stress Fracture
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
Procedures I perform
- Achilles Tendinitis Treatment
- Acromioclavicular Dislocation Treatment
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Ankle Replacement
- Anterior Tibial Tubercleplasty
- Apert Syndrome Reconstruction
- Arthrocentesis
- Arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
- Bifocal Lengthening
- Bone Density Testing
- Bone Flap Reconstruction
- Bone Infection Treatment
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Bone Transport
- Bursitis Treatment
- Calcaneal Fracture Treatment
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Chondroplasty
- Circular External Fixation
- Clavicular Fracture Treatment
- Closed Clavicular Fracture Treatment
- Closed Fibular Fracture Treatment
- Closed Proximal Fibula Or Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Conversion Of Previous Hip Surgery
- Crouzon Syndrome Reconstruction
- Discectomy
- Distal Radioulnar Dislocation Treatment
- Distal Radius Fracture Fixation
- Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Replacement
- Electromyography
- Epiphyseal Arrest
- External Fixation
- Facial Cleft Reconstruction
- Femoral Shortening
- Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Foot Arthroscopy
- Fracture Reduction
- Fracture Stabilization
- Glenohumeral Joint Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Hip Arthroplasty
- Hip Resurfacing
- Hip Surgery
- Humeral Condylar Fracture Open Treatment
- Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
- Ilizarov Procedure
- Infection Treatment
- Internal Fixation Device Insertion
- Internal Lengthening Nail
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Treatment
- Joint Infection Treatment
- Joint Replacement
- Joint Stabilization
- Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Laminectomy
- Lateral Retinacular Release, Open
- Left Hip Replacement
- Ligament Strengthening
- Limb Lengthening With Circular External Fixator
- Limb Lengthening With External Fixator
- Limb Lengthening With Monolateral External Fixator
- Limb Lengthening With Orthofix External Fixator
- Limb Reconstruction
- Limb Salvage
- Lower Extremity Fracture Repair
- Lumbar Laminectomy
- Microdiscectomy
- Microfracture
- Microsurgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Monobloc Osteotomy
- Muscle Biopsy
- Muscle Flap Reconstruction
- Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
- Nerve Block
- Nerve Grafting
- Non Healing Wound Treatment
- Non-Union Fracture Treatment
- Open Femoral Fracture Treatment
- Open Medial Malleolus Fracture Treatment
- Open Patellar Dislocation Treatment
- Open Posterior Malleolus Fracture Treatment
- Open Proximal Fibula Or Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Open Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Open Treatment Of Tibial Fracture
- Open Ulnar Fracture Treatment
- Orthofix External Fixation
- Orthotic Device Fitting
- Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation
- Osteochondral Grafting
- Osteomyelitis Treatment
- Osteotomy
- Osteotomy, Proximal Tibia, With Fibular Excision
- Pain Relief
- Pediatric Abscess Drainage
- Pediatric Bone Density Testing
- Pediatric Bone Grafting
- Pediatric Bursitis Treatment
- Pediatric Dislocation Treatment
- Pediatric Fracture Reduction
- Pediatric Gout Treatment
- Pediatric Growth Plate Transplant
- Pediatric Joint Infection Treatment
- Pediatric Nerve Conduction Study
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Pediatric Osteomyelitis Treatment
- Pediatric Osteotomy
- Pediatric Sprain Treatment
- Pediatric Tendinitis Treatment
- Pediatric Tissue Biopsy
- Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
- Proximal Humeral Fracture Treatment
- Quadricepsplasty
- Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Radial Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Radius Reposition With Internal Fixation
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Rehabilitation
- Removal Of Implant
- Repair Of Nonunion Or Malunion, Tibia
- Repair, Primary, Disrupted Ligament, Ankle
- Reposition Acetabulum
- Reposition Acetabulum With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Clavicle With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Femoral Shaft With External Fixation
- Reposition Femoral Shaft With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Femoral Shaft With Intramedullary Fixation
- Reposition Humeral Head With Intramedullary Fixation
- Reposition Humeral Shaft With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Left Metatarsal With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Pelvic Bone With External Fixation
- Reposition Pelvic Bone With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Radius With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Right Toe Phalanx With Internal Fixation
- Reposition Upper Femur With Internal Fixation
- Revision Of Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Revision Of Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Right Hip Replacement
- Right Pelvic Bone External Fixation
- Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Treatment
- Sacrum Surgery
- Scar Contracture Release
- Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Surgery
- Skin Flap Reconstruction
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Splinting
- Spondylolysis Treatment
- Sports Injury Treatment
- Sprain And Strain Treatment
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Supracondylar Or Transcondylar Fracture Fixation
- Surgical Debridement
- Surgical Drainage
- Tarsal Bone Fracture Treatment
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
- Tendinitis Treatment
- Tendon Lengthening
- Tendonitis Treatment
- Thoracic Spine Surgery
- Tibia Fracture Treatment
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
- Tibiofibular Joint Treatment
- Tissue Biopsy
- Toe Fracture Reduction
- Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Joint Replacement
- Trigger Point Injection
- Ulna Reposition With Internal Fixation
- Ulnar Nerve Release
- Ulnar Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Ultrasound
- Vertebral Column Resection
- Wound Healing
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
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Tricare Reserve Select
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Basic
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Network OA
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA EPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- IH-POS
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- IH-HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- TRICARE East Prime
- United Student Resources
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- POS OA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-POS Plus
- Sentara Health
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Navigate
- CareFirst Administrators
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- OA Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Optimum Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Choice POS
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Beech Street PPO
- First Health PPO
- HighMark
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Medicare Direct
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- BlueChoice Open Access
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- First Health PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CIGNA PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Choice
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery (2011)
Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (2010)
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (2005)
Awards
- Washingtonian Top Doctors Award 2025, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018