Overview
Dr. Louis E. Levitt is an assistant clinical professor of orthopaedics at George Washington University and an independent Medical Examiner. He practices out of Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery in Washington, D.C. Dr. Levitt is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington Hospital Center, National Rehabilitation Hospital, George Washington University Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Levitt has an expertise in orthopedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma and joint replacement. Dr. Levitt earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Levitt is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Medical Society of D.C. and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He has been named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Dr. Levitt has published numerous peer-reviewed articles.
Dr. Levitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Tenosynovitis.
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Locations
1015 18th Street Northwest, Suite 300, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036
Washington Ortho & Sports Med
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 Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Osteoarthritis.
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Christopher Forthman is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Forthman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, Osteotomy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Forthman is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Shrout is a graduate of Oregon State University where he was awarded High Honors with a Bachelor of Science degree. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD, and then received his post-graduate orthopaedic surgery training at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA.He worked for six years in general orthpaedics and sports medicine, including a one year combat deployment to Iraq in 2003 as a Forward Surgical Team commander with the decorated 101st Airborne Division. Upon his return, he completed a one-year Hand and Upper Extremity fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, MD.Dr. Shrout has been practicing in orthopaedic surgery since 1994, and retired from the U.S. Army in 2011 at the rank of Colonel. He has been in private practice in the Washington area since 2011, and has maintained his involvement in orthopaedic sports medicine by participating as a team physician for the D.C. United Men’s professional soccer team, and Head Team Physician for the D.C. United Women’s team in 2012. In 2013 he served as Head Team Physician for the inaugural season of the National Women’s Soccer League professional team, the Washington Spirit. He also has a particular interest in the treatment and prevention of sports related injuries of the upper extremity. Dr. Shrout is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, Frozen Shoulder, and Trigger Thumb.
Areas of Expertise
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Levitt isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Levitt isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
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- BursitisDr. Levitt isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Levitt isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Levitt isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Levitt isExperienced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- SciaticaDr. Levitt isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- SynovitisDr. Levitt isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.