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Nationally recognized, locally preferred

If you’ve been avoiding activities you love due to pain or limited movement, we can help. From the simple to the complex, we get to the source of painful feet and ankles, knees and hips, hands, backs and shoulders-to keep people just like you moving and enjoying life. Whether it is a chronic condition that has developed slowly, or an acute injury, call us, we can help.

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Renowned team of doctors by your side

MedStar Orthopaedic Institute is honored to have so many of our orthopaedic, sports and spine surgeons recognized as Washingtonian magazine’s Top Doctors. From the simple to the complex, or if you need a second opinion, one of our 49 physicians at 16 locations will get to the source of painful knees, hips, hands, backs, necks, elbows, shoulders, feet and ankles — to keep you moving and enjoying life.

Foot and Ankle

Nick Casscells, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Chevy Chase
Lafayette Centre

Paul Cooper, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Kathryn O'Connor, MD

Brandywine
Gaithersburg
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Trauma/Broken Bones and Fractures

Robert Golden, MD

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

David Hampton, MD

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Hand, Wrist, and Elbow

John Foley, MD

Gaithersburg
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

Curtis Henn, MD

Lafayette Centre
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Ryan Jander, MD

Alexandria
Brandywine
Lake Ridge

Michael Kessler, MD

Chevy Chase
Gaithersburg
Lafayette Centre
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Kevin O'Malley, MD

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Mitchellville

Kelsey Rebehn, MD

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Hip and Knee Replacement

Brian Evans, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
McLean

William Lennen, MD

Leonardtown

Aham Onyike, MD

Brandywine
Waldorf

Angela Tomaschko, MD

Alexandria
Brandywine
Lake Ridge
Lorton

Ken Vaz, MD

Chevy Chase
Gaithersburg
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Kevin Park

Chevy Chase
Gaithersburg
McLean
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Afam Nduaguba

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Mitchellville

Suraj Bolarinwa, MD

Gaithersburg
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Neck and Spine

Joseph Ferguson, MD

Chevy Chase
Lafayette Centre
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

S. Babak Kalantar, MD

Chevy Chase
McLean
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Jay Khanna, MD

Chevy Chase
McLean
MedStar Georgetown

Fred Mo, MD

Chevy Chase
McLean
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Andrew Mo, MD

Gaithersburg
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

Alan Schreiber, MD

Alexandria
Brandywine
Lorton
Waldorf

Oliver Tannous, MD

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Mitchellville

James Tozzi, MD

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

David Weiner, MD

Alexandria
Brandywine

Sam Wiesel, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Sports Medicine

Evan Argintar, MD

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Navy Yard

Emmanuel Atiemo, MD

Leonardtown

Vestinia Bridges, MD

Brandywine
Waldorf

Wiemi Douoguih, MD

Bethesda
Lafayette Centre
MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Daniel Hampton, MD

Brandywine
Lake Ridge

John A. Kuri II, MD

Leonardtown

Carter Mitchell, MD

Chevy Chase
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

Ryan Murray

Gaithersburg
McLean
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

William Postma, MD

Chevy Chase
Lafayette Centre
McLean
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Steven Svoboda, MD

Lafayette Centre
MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Melissa Yadao, MD

Alexandria
Lafayette Centre
Lake Ridge
Orthopedic Oncology

Brock Adams, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Mitchellville

Robert Henshaw, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Shoulder and Elbow

Brent Wiesel, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Chevy Chase
McLean
Gaithersburg
General Orthopedics

John Byrne, MD

Alexandria
Brandywine
Lake Ridge
Waldorf

Dennis Carlini, MD

Brandywine
Lorton
Waldorf

Shaun Khosla, MD

Lake Ridge
Lorton

Bruce Knolmayer, MD

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

Edward Rabbitt, MD

Alexandria
Brandywine
Waldorf

Jeffery Sabloff, MD

Alexandria
Brandywine
Waldorf
Pediatric

Ryan Murray

McLean
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Tenleytown

We cover all your orthopedic concerns

Our network of skilled specialists provides the solutions you need for the entire spectrum of orthopedic conditions. Joint surgery. Spine care. Hip or knee replacement, and more. No matter where it hurts, you’ll benefit from the latest in diagnostic services, physical therapy, and nonsurgical and surgical treatments.

Foot and Ankle
Our state-of-the-art foot and ankle treatments include:

Ankle fusion

Ankle replacement

Bunion care

Foot and ankle fracture care

Tendon reconstruction

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Achilles tendon rupture
Hand
Using breakthrough procedures and technology, our specialists treat a full range of conditions that include:

Arthritis of the hand and wrist

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dupuytren’s Contracture

Hand cysts and tumors

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Tendonitis/Sports-related hand and wrist injuries

Trauma to the hand, wrist or forearm

Trigger finger

Wrist fracture
Hip and Knee
Our wide range of treatments include:

Hip or knee replacement surgery

Hip resurfacing, replacing damaged surfaces with highly durable material

Hip or knee revision to replace damaged implants

Infected joint treatment and replacement
Neck and Spine
The back, neck and spine pain our specialists address include:

Cervical stenosis

Herniated disc

Neck fracture/broken neck

Sciatica
Orthopedic Oncology
Our specialists have deep experience in the following conditions:

Osteosarcoma and other primary tumors of the musculoskeletal system

Metastatic cancer to the bone

Benign orthopaedic tumors
Shoulder and Elbow
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or just an active person suffering from repetitive motion, our shoulder specialists treat a wide variety of shoulder conditions including:

Shoulder Arthritis. We offer nonsurgical treatments as well as the most advanced and innovative surgical procedures, including total shoulder replacement surgery and reverse total shoulder replacement surgery.

Frozen Shoulder

Rotator Cuff Conditions

Rotator Cuff Tear

Shoulder dislocations

Shoulder Instability. Most cases respond well to conservative treatments involving intensive rehabilitation exercises and physical therapy to strengthen the muscles and help hold the shoulder in place. In cases where nonsurgical methods are unsuccessful, surgical options—including arthroscopic Bankart repair and coracoids transfer for shoulder instability—are explored.

Shoulder or Proximal Humerus fractures

Shoulder Separation. Depending upon the severity level of the separation, treatment can range from rest, ice, and a sling to surgical procedures.
Sports Medicine
ACL and ligament injuries

Articular cartilage damage (knee)

Knee pain

Meniscus injuries

Rotator cuff injuries

Shoulder labrum tear

Shoulder pain, instability and dislocations

Sports-related elbow injuries

Sports-related hip pain

Sports-related knee pain

Tennis elbow and tendonitis
Trauma
Our fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma specialists provide fracture care for not only acute fractures but also any and all problems that come up after you’ve broken a bone. The MedStar Orthopedic Institute orthopedic trauma specialists are:

Specially trained to deal exclusively with trauma, including broken bones, bones that heal incorrectly, infections, and complex fractures

Knowledgeable and experienced in using the latest technologies and address your personal needs for any kind of bone break

Able to provide access to a sophisticated rehabilitation program to give you the best possible outcome
General Orthopedics

The MedStar Orthopaedic Institute general orthopedic specialists treat the complete range of common conditions that affect the hands, feet, hips, knees, and arms. We offer conservative approaches to care whenever possible, and have extensive experience in orthopedic surgeries. When your condition requires more complex or specialized care, we refer you to the subspecialists on our team.

Relief from joint pain starts here.

Don’t let knee or hip pain stop you from living your best life. Take one of our free assessments below to learn about your treatment options.

Knee Risk Assessment

Hip Risk Assessment

Depend on us for expert spine care.

It’s time to stop letting neck or back pain keep you from doing the activities you love. Take our free spine health risk assessment to determine your risk for spine issues and what we can do to help.

Spine Risk Assessment

Many of our physicians have completed an additional year of specialty training in a specific area of orthopedics, making them highly specialized.

To request a new patient appointment call 202-295-0511.
For return appointments and questions, contact your physician's office.

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Patient stories

Ryan Jander lifts weights in a gym. Jander suffered from elbow pain before seeking treatment for from MedStar Orthopedics.

Doc and personal trainer trade expertise.

Personal Trainer Aaron Smith soldiered through elbow pain for years when other doctors recommended treatments that didn’t offer much assurance. When he realized his client Ryan Jander, MD, specialized in elbow surgery, it was a serendipitous moment.

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MedStar Orthopedice doctor Joseph Ferguson poses with his bike in an outdoor plaza.

For physical therapist-turned-surgeon, expert care for spinal disorders is second-nature.

From the time of his first knee injury as a high school athlete, Joseph L. Ferguson, MD, DPT, knew he wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon. On his way to turning those early ambitions into reality, his original interest in medicine gradually shifted to a related discipline—physical therapy.

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Shauna Reider came to MedStar Orthopedics seeking treatment for a torn rotator cuff in her shoulder.

Meet Shauna: Non-opioid medication offered pain relief and a faster recovery following rotator cuff surgery

When Shauna Kreider found out that she would need surgery for a torn rotator cuff, her heart sank. She already had surgery on her other shoulder a year before and experienced intense pain for days after surgery, followed by a lengthy recovery.

Her surgeon, Carter Mitchell, MD, was pleased to tell Shauna he would use a non-opioid medication called Exparel® which would leave her pain-free for three days after surgery.

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Same specialty care as the pros

We’re the official medical team for the Washington Mystics, Capitals, and Wizards. Like the best players in the game, you can count on us for pain-relief and successful treatment outcomes when the clock is winding down.

Find a location close to you

With 16 locations across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, you have easy access to specialists near you.

Washington, D.C.

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd., NW
Washington, DC 20007
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MedStar Health Orthopedics at Tenleytown
4200 Wisconsin Ave,
Fourth Floor,
Tenleytown, DC 20016
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MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre
1120 20th St., NW
Washington, DC 20016
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MedStar Health—Navy Yard
915 Half St.,SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving St NW,
Washington, DC 20010
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Maryland

MedStar Orthopaedic Institute— Chevy Chase
5454 Wisconsin Ave.,
11th Floor
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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MedStar Health at Brandywine 13950 Brandywine Rd.,
Suite 225
Brandywine, MD 20613
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MedStar Orthopaedic Institute-Mitchellville
12158 Central Ave.
Mitchellville, MD 20721
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MedStar Orthopaedic Institute-Waldorf
11325 Pembrooke Square
Suite 115
Waldorf, MD 20603
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MedStar Orthopaedic Institute—Leonardtown
23503 Hollywood Rd.
Suite 101
Leonardtown, MD 20650
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MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
18109 Prince Philip Dr.
Olney, MD 20832
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MedStar Orthopaedic Institute - Bethesda
6410 Rockledge Dr.
Bethesda, MD 20817
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MedStar Orthopaedic Institute - Gaithersburg
882 Muddy Branch Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Virginia

MedStar Orthopaedic Institute— Alexandria
6355 Walker Lane,
Suite 501
Alexandria, VA 22310
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MedStar Orthopaedic Institue-Lorton
9455 Lorton Market Street Market Place Medical Center,
Suite. 200
Lorton, VA 22079
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MedStar Orthopaedic Institute—McLean
6858 Old Dominion Dr.
Suite 200
McLean, VA 22101
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MedStar Orthopaedic Institute— Lake Ridge
12825 Minnieville Rd.,
Suite 203
Woodbridge, VA 22192
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To request a new patient appointment call 202-295-0511.
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Don't let aches slow you down.

Nationally recognized, locally preferred

To request a new patient appointment call 202-295-0511. For return appointments and questions, contact your physician's office.

Renowned team of doctors by your side

We cover all your orthopedic concerns

Relief from joint pain starts here.

Depend on us for expert spine care.

Many of our physicians have completed an additional year of specialty training in a specific area of orthopedics, making them highly specialized.

To request a new patient appointment call 202-295-0511. For return appointments and questions, contact your physician's office.

Patient stories

Doc and personal trainer trade expertise.

For physical therapist-turned-surgeon, expert care for spinal disorders is second-nature.

Meet Shauna: Non-opioid medication offered pain relief and a faster recovery following rotator cuff surgery

Same specialty care as the pros

Find a location close to you

To request a new patient appointment call 202-295-0511. For return appointments and questions, contact your physician's office.

To request a new patient appointment call 202-295-0511.
For return appointments and questions, contact your physician's office.

To request a new patient appointment call 202-295-0511.
For return appointments and questions, contact your physician's office.

To request a new patient appointment call 202-295-0511.
For return appointments and questions, contact your physician's office.