Sandeep Bagla is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Bagla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Prostatic Artery Embolization, and Aquablation.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

James Melvin is an Orthopedics provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Melvin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Nigel Azer is an Orthopedics provider in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Azer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Azer is currently accepting new patients.

Jay Rana is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Rana is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Necrosis, Diskitis, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

"Dr. Marc D. Connell is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, located at Sibley Memorial Hospital, K Street and Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Connell was president and managing partner of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine from its inception until 2014. Dr. Connell earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Georgetown University, where he also completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery. He then completed a sports medicine fellowship at Yale University Hospital. Dr. Connell regularly appears as a Washington ""Top Doctor"" and was named a Top MD in 2013 by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. He was the head team physician for the Washington Wizards for 21 years, the head team physician for the Washington Mystics and a team physician for the Washington Capitals. He was also the chief medical officer for World Cup Soccer and Olympic Soccer. In addition, Dr. Connell is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.". Dr. Connell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Spinal Stenosis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement.

John Klimkiewicz is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Klimkiewicz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture.

Dr. Richard W. Barth is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He is also an associate clinical professor of orthopaedics at George Washington University. He practices out of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Sibley Memorial Hospital and in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Barth’s expertise is in hand, wrist, elbow and upper extremity surgery, as well as upper extremity sports injuries. Dr. Barth earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and his fellowship in hand surgery at the Indiana Hand Center. Dr. Barth is an accomplished surgeon and leader in orthopaedic surgery, serving as the former president, vice president and secretary/treasurer of the Washington Orthopaedic Society. He has also served on the Board of Councilors for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and was named a Top MD by Consumers Checkbook. Dr. Barth was also a hand and wrist consultant for the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards. As a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Carpal Tunnel Syndrome committee, Dr. Barth contributed to a publication focusing on evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. He also completed a presentation on Dupuytren’s disease and needle aponeurotomy. Dr. Barth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Osteoarthritis.

Kevin Fricka is an Orthopedics provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Fricka is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Fricka is currently accepting new patients.

Wonsock Shin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Nicole Thomas is a Rheumatologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Mehrdad Malek is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Malek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Synovitis. Dr. Malek is currently accepting new patients.

Ali Rahimian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Rahimian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Harb specializes in minimally invasive, muscle sparing, hip and knee replacement surgery. Minimally invasive surgery allows patients to recover faster and have less pain post-operatively. Implants are tailored and custom fit to each patient to allow for improved performance. Dr. Harb’s expertise in rapid recovery protocols allow for quick recovery after surgery and excellent outcomes in patients with hip and knee arthritis. With minimally invasive, muscle sparing surgery patients can return to their lifestyles and get back to doing the things they love sooner. Dr. Harb performs outpatient joint replacement surgery with many of his patients walking independently and going home the day of surgery. Dr. Harb received a full academic scholarship and graduated with honors from Louisiana State University for his undergraduate degree. He continued his studies at the LSU School of Medicine where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society and received The Nathan Bernstein Scholarship Award for Clinical Excellence. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency in New York City at State University of New York. He pursued further subspecialty training with an adult reconstruction fellowship at the prestigious University of Virginia. Dr. Harb is actively involved in research regarding joint replacement surgery. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, authored book chapters, and has spoken nationally on topics associated with hip and knee replacements. In his free time, Dr. Harb enjoys staying active by running, hiking, and spending time outside with his family. He is happily married to his wife, Katie, and they have two children. “My focus is excellence in patient care, expedited recovery after surgery, and getting people back to the normal activities they love. Our team-focused approach is committed to superb outcomes, improving lives, and returning patients to living pain-free.” Contact for Research Inquiries 20410 Observation Drive, Suite 106 Germantown, MD 20876 Phone: (202) 835-2222. Dr. Harb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, and Bursitis.

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 Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Trigger Thumb.

Vinh Tran is an Orthopedics provider in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Avery is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Avery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Avery is currently accepting new patients.

Frederick Scott is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in McLean, Virginia. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Synovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.