Since 1986, Dr. Bieber has been practicing orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Bieber is interested in all areas of orthopaedics, with special interest in reconstruction, trauma, arthroscopy, and sports medicine of the upper extremity, including the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Dr. Bieber is a consultant for hand and upper extremity surgery at the National Institutes of Health. He has served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chairman of the Medical Staff at Suburban Hospital and as President of the Washington Orthopaedic Society. Visit Dr. Bieber's website and OrthoBethesda.com for more information. Dr. Bieber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Trigger Thumb.

Dr. Polun's area of clinical expertise includes foot and ankle surgery, laser treatment for fungal toenails, laser therapy for chronic foot pain, and customized foot orthotics. Dr. Polun is an advocate for healthy lifestyles and exercise, and has also served as a volunteer on staff doctor for youth sporting events. In 2014, the National Consumer Advisory Board named Dr. Polun one of America’s Best Podiatrists. Dr. Polun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, Bunions, and Ledderhose Disease.

Dr. Andrew S. Holmes is an orthopaedic surgeon with OrthoBethesda who specializes in Adult Reconstruction. He has been in practice for over 17 years in the Washington DC area. He is currently Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at George Washington University. Dr. Holmes is AAOS Fellowship trained in Adult Reconstruction. He has expertise in treating arthritis, avascular necrosis, joint replacement surgery and revision joint replacement surgery, meniscal injuries, arthroscopic surgery, deformity, osteoporosis, pain, sports medicine, trauma fractures, and orthopedic oncology. Dr. Holmes graduated from Duke University, where he played varsity lacrosse. Following his graduation from Duke, he spent a year at the National Institutes of Health. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Duke University School of Medicine, followed by a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Anderson Orthopedic Clinic Post-Graduate Medical Education Foundation. Dr. Holmes is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, and Virginia Hospital Center. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Ronald Paik is a Sports Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Paik has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Paik is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Buchanan is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Buchanan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Contracture Deformity, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Buchanan is currently accepting new patients.

Sandesh Rao, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee care, with advanced expertise in joint reconstruction and replacement. He offers a full spectrum of treatments, from nonoperative management to minimally invasive hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement, and robotic-assisted procedures. Dr. Rao also has specialized training in complex and revision joint replacements including management of periprosthetic fractures and prosthetic joint infections. He utilizes multiple approaches to hip replacement surgery —including direct anterior, anterolateral, direct lateral, and posterolateral. The ultimate goal is to collaborate with patients to deliver care that is personalized, holistic and patient-centered. A native of the D.C. area, Dr. Rao earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Osler Medical Residency Program, becoming board-certified in internal medicine before pursuing orthopaedic surgery. He went on to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Rush University in Chicago. Dr. Rao is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Maryland Orthopaedic Association, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has authored over 50 publications and presented his research at national meetings. His research interests include identifying strategies to best optimize patients for hip and knee replacement surgery while striving to identify strategies to minimize risk in the process. Outside of work, Dr. Rao enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis and basketball. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Nirav K. Patel, M.D., M.S., F.R.C.S., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, with expertise in sports medicine. He has experience in treating young and older adults who have hip and knee injuries, arthritis, fractures and related conditions, as well as in performing a variety of joint replacement and more complex revision procedures. Dr. Patel earned his medical degree with honors from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom (U.K.), and he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Imperial College London. He then traveled to the U.S., where he completed several orthopaedic fellowships, including an adult reconstruction fellowship at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, an orthopaedic trauma fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center in Richmond and a sports medicine fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. After finishing his training, Dr. Patel returned to VCU, where he was an orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon and was heavily involved in resident and fellow education. He obtained a promotion there to associate professor of orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Patel also has a master’s degree in sports medicine from the University of Bath in the U.K., and he has more than 10 years of experience in providing medical coverage for sports events and teams. In the U.K., he was an event doctor for races and soccer teams. In the U.S., Dr. Patel was an assistant team physician in Philadelphia for the Eagles (NFL), Flyers (NHL), Phillies (MLB) and 76ers (NBA). Dr. Patel’s research focuses on minimizing risks associated with hip and knee surgery, with an emphasis on preoperative optimization and enhancing recovery, including risk management techniques such as opioid-sparing surgery and strategies to help patients return to sports after joint replacement. He co-authored numerous research publications on these topics, and he has received awards for presenting his findings during national and international conferences. He is a member of the editorial board for The Journal of Arthroplasty, and he was the co-chair of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society annual meeting in 2023. Dr. Patel is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, among other professional organizations. Videos Nirav K. Patel, M.D., M.S., F.R.C.S.Joint Replacement Surgeon Returning to Function and Activity after Hip and Knee ReplacementQ&A with Dr. Nirav Patel. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Julio Gomez, D.O., is a rehabilitation physician who specializes in nonsurgical treatment of acute and chronic injuries and conditions that affect muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments, with a focus on back pain and spine rehabilitation. He works with patients to develop tailored rehabilitation plans that may include medication, rehabilitation therapy, injections and other minimally invasive procedures. His care approach centers on patient education and autonomy; he strives to help each person find their path to regaining function, independence and confidence. Dr. Gomez is a major in the U.S. Air Force (USAF), actively serving as a flight surgeon with the District of Columbia Air National Guard. He holds the position of chief of aerospace medicine for the 113th Wing at Andrews Air Force Base. Dr. Gomez has more than a decade of experience as a USAF attending physician and flight surgeon, and earned an Air Medal for his service. He served for four years respectively with the USAF at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida and the New Jersey Air National Guard, 177th Fighter Wing based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In these roles, he cared for fighter pilots and pararescue tactical team members who had acute injuries. This experience cemented his passion for interventional spine care and musculoskeletal medicine, and for helping people improve and restore function. A double major at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Dr. Gomez earned bachelor’s degrees in kinesiology/movement science and nutritional science. He obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a general surgery internship there. He completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Temple University Hospital/MossRehab in Philadelphia, where he served as chief resident and was recognized as the resident of the year in 2020. He then completed a clinical fellowship in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine at the Revive Spine and Pain Center in Marlton, New Jersey. After work, Dr. Gomez likes to spend time and travel with his family. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Tendinitis.

John Thompson, M.D., is an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon seeing patients in the Washington, D.C., area who treats a wide variety of orthopaedic foot and ankle issues. His expertise includes sports injuries and trauma to the foot and ankle, complex foot and ankle reconstruction for deformity and arthritis including total ankle replacements, and forefoot surgery such as bunions. He sees patients ranging in age from adolescents through the elderly. Dr. Thompson is an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he completed medical school and an orthopaedic surgery residency, and served as administrative chief resident. Most recently, he completed an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery fellowship at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Thompson’s research interests include improving the diagnosis and treatment of infections involving orthopaedic implants, degenerative conditions of the foot and ankle, and sports related injuries. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture and Tendinitis.

Alex Johnson is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Denis R. Harris is a hospital chair and an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He has a solo practice in Washington, D.C. Dr. Harris earned his undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin, where he also earned his medical degree from their Medical School. Dr. Harris completed an internship in surgery at Northwestern, as well as residences in general and orthopaedic surgery at George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Harris is a member of the Clinical Pathologic Society. He has received the US News & World Report award for quality practice, as well as the Consumer’s Checkbook Magazine award for quality practice. Consumers Research also presented Dr. Harris with a quality practice award and named him one of America’s Top Orthopedists. He has also been named Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Harris has received the Theobald Smith Award for original research. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Dr. Michael J. Morse is a podiatrist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University Hospital, where he is an associate clinical professor for Georgetown University School of Medicine. He practices out of Foxhall Podiatry Associates in Washington, D.C. Dr. Morse has an expertise in diabetic foot care and wounds of the lower extremity. He sees patients for a range of symptoms, such as bunions and hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown nails, mycotic nails, ulcers, infections and foot traumas. Dr. Morse earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a residency in podiatric surgery and diabetic foot care at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Morse completed additional training at Joslin Center for Diabetes. Dr. Morse is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the president of the American Society of Podiatric Dermatology. He is also a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Morse has contributed to numerous publications on topics such as diabetic foot care, sports medicine, vascular disease and skin diseases. Dr. Morse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Athlete's Foot, Tendinitis, and Foot Drop.

A third-generation Medical Doctor, Dr. Tabacco grew up watching his grandfathers, uncles, and father care for patients at their family home and for the communities they loved. Dr. Tabacco strives for this ideal of being available and offering care to the community he grew up in. Having conducted his training in the Navy medical education system as well as locally at the University of Maryland/Union Memorial Hospital, Dr. Tabacco enjoys the internist role as a center of community health, fielding daily minor concerns as well as more pressing medical issues that occasionally involve a higher level of hospital care. In order to care for all of his patient's medical and physical concerns, Dr. Tabacco spent a year of fellowship training with the Navy posted at Naval Hospital Pensacola/ Andrews institute to be able to help patients with muscle and joint pains as they age and enhance nutritional goals. While Working at Naval hospital Pensacola Dr. Tabacco developed a passion for caring for service men and women and continues this dedication by educating military first responders through his professorship at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Tabacco's goal is to keep all patients healthy and active through exercise and nutrition as they age. Dr. Tabacco continues to serve as an adjunct professor at GW University School of Medicine and Medical Director for the GW university Athletic department. He has been honored by my peers as a Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor over the past three years. Dr. Tabacco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Baker Cyst.

Dr. Edward G. Magur is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, located in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Medical Building and Chevy Chase, MD. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Magur has a conservative management approach, preferring to use nonoperative methods on patients if feasible. Dr. Magur has an expertise in foot and ankle conditions, injuries and disorders. Dr. Magur earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University. He completed a general surgery internship and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center, followed by an orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship at Center for Orthopaedic Care. Dr. Magur was the foot and ankle consultant for the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards and Washington Ballet, as well as the former assistant team physician for the Washington Nationals. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and the American Medical Association. Dr. Magur has a research interest in foot and ankle injuries of athletes, as well as foot and ankle arthroscopy and reconstruction. He has contributed to numerous publications and presented his research as well. Dr. Magur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Synovitis, Flat Feet, and Tenosynovitis.

Sridhar Durbhakula is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Durbhakula is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Andre Gazdag, a graduate of the University of California, Davis and Duke University Medical School, is a trained orthopaedic surgeon. He specializes in the treatment of conditions of the foot and ankle, including those related to rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and trauma. Dr. Gazdag has particular clinical interest in treating sports-related foot and ankle injuries, and has substantial experience performing arthroscopic ankle surgery. See more information about Dr. Gazdag at www.OrthoBethesda.com. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Ask the Expert: Health Tips for Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries (09/30/2014). Lectures & Presentations Health Tips for Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries, http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/suburban_hospital/about_the_hospital/news_publications/ask_the_expert/foot_ankle_injuries_prevention.html, 1/1/14. Dr. Gazdag is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tenosynovitis.

"Dr. Cannova has more than 16 years of experience as an Orthopedic Surgeon. Completing his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at Georgetown University, Dr. Cannova followed this with a fellowship in Joint Reconstruction at the Hospital for Special Surgery/ Cornell University Medical Center in New York. This training included complex total joint replacement and revision total joint surgery. In addition, Dr. Cannova is specialty trained in the newest techniques of minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery including partial joint replacement, joint resurfacing, and alternative bearing joints. His areas of expertise are joint reconstruction and total joint replacement. Dr. Cannova accepts several types of health insurance. He is one of 46 doctors at Sibley Memorial Hospital and one of 29 at Suburban Hospital who specialize in Orthopedic Surgery. Selected Publications Colletti, S. L., Myers, R. W., Darkin-Rattray, S. J., Gurnett, A. M., Dulski, P. M., Galuska, S., Allocco, J. J., Ayer, M. B., Li, C., Lim, J., Crumley, T. M., Cannova, C., Schmatz, D. M., Wyvratt, M. J., Fisher, M. H., Meinke, P. T. ""Broad spectrum antiprotozoal agents that inhibit histone deacetylase: structure-activity relationships of apicidin. Part 1."" Bioorg Med Chem Lett Colletti, S. L., Myers, R. W., Darkin-Rattray, S. J., Gurnett, A. M., Dulski, P. M., Galuska, S., Allocco, J. J., Ayer, M. B., Li, C., Lim, J., Crumley, T. M., Cannova, C., Schmatz, D. M., Wyvratt, M. J., Fisher, M. H., Meinke, P. T. ""Broad spectrum antiprotozoal agents that inhibit histone deacetylase: structure-activity relationships of apicidin. Part 2."" Bioorg Med Chem Lett Darkin-Rattray, S. J., Gurnett, A. M., Myers, R. W., Dulski, P. M., Crumley, T. M., Allocco, J. J., Cannova, C., Meinke, P. T., Colletti, S. L., Bednarek, M. A., Singh, S. B., Goetz, M. A., Dombrowski, A. W., Polishook, J. D., Schmatz, D. M. ""Apicidin: a novel antiprotozoal agent that inhibits parasite histone deacetylase."" Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A". Dr. Cannova is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Schluntz, a graduate of Harvard University, received his orthopaedic surgery training at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Program and completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute under Dr. James Andrews. Kurt C. Schluntz, MD has 27 years of experience. His sports training focused on the treatment of athletic injuries to the knee, shoulder, and elbow. Dr.Schluntz's main areas of interest are sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, as well as joint replacement surgery of the knee. Dr. Schluntz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Craig Miller is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Frozen Shoulder, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

A graduate of Northwestern University and Northwestern University Medical School, Dr. Mahidhar Durbhakula completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Dr. Mahidhar Durbhakula's areas of expertise include arthroscopic, minimally invasive, reconstructive, and microsurgical treatment of both acute and chronic conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. Dr.Durbhakula offers his patients clear and forthright discussions of expectations on what they should expect from surgery to the followup. His goal is to provide the highest level of care to his patients. This begins with listening to patients and working together with them to develop the best treatment plans for their particular conditions. Most conditions can be successfully treated with nonoperative techniques. For those problems requiring surgery, Dr. Mahidhar is trained in the latest techniques to alleviate pain and restore function. Visit OrthoBethesda.com to learn more about Dr. Mahidhar Durbhakula. Selected Publications Murray WM, Arnold AS, Salinas S, Durbhakula MM, Buchanan TS, Delp SL. Building Biomechanical Models Based on Medical Image Data: An Assessment of Model Accuracy. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention. Volume 1496. P539-549, 1998. Yoo JU, Huang JI, Durbhakula MM, Angele P, Johnstone B. Tissue engineering of a whole bone. Case Orthopaedic Journal. Volume 1(1): P14-16, 2004. Huang RC, Durbhakula MM. Spinal Epidural Abscess. Contemporary Spine Surgery. Volume 6(5): P31-36, 2005. Durbhakula MM, Ghiselli GG. Cervical Total Disc Replacement, Part I: Rationale, Biomechanics, and Implant Types. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. Volume 36(3): P349-354, 2005. Huang JI, Kazmi N, Durbhakula MM, Hering TM, Yoo JU, Johnstone B. Chondrogenic potential of progenitor cells derived from human bone marrow and adipose tissue: A patient-matched comparison. Journal of Orthopedic ResearchVolume 23(6): P1383-1389, 2005. Durbhakula MM, Casinelli E. Thoracic Disc Herniation. Contemporary Spine Surgery Volume 6(11): P77-81, 2005. Huang JI, Durbhakula MM, Angele P, Johnstone B, Yoo JU. Lunate Arthroplasty with autologous mesenchymal stem cells in a rabbit model. Case Orthopaedic Journal. Volume 3(1): P66-73, 2006. Huang JI, Durbhakula MM, Johnstone B, Yoo J. Carpal Reconstruction Using Autologous Stem Cells. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Volume 88(4): P744-752, 2006. Dr. Durbhakula is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tenosynovitis.