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

Anthony Unger is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Unger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, 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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tendinitis, 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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Fisch, a graduate of Queens College and Georgetown University School of Medicine, is trained in orthopaedic surgery. His areas of special interest include surgery of the cervical, lumbar and thoracic spine.Dr. Fisch is trained in all aspects of spine surgery instrumentation, using anterior and posterior approaches. In addition, Dr.Fisch is a leader in state-of-the-art spine injections, which frequently enable patients to avoid surgery. Visit www.OrthoBethesda.com for more information. Dr. Fisch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Lee E. Firestone is a podiatrist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Firestone practices out of Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, located in Washington, D.C. and Chevy Chase, Md. Dr. Firestone earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a residency in podiatric surgery at Washington Hospital Center, where he served as the chief resident. Dr. Firestone is a fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Firestone is an avid runner himself, competing in many local and regional races, including the Boston Marathon. He is a certified running coach and a member of the Montgomery County Road Runners Club, where he is also an assistant coach for the experienced marathon training program. Dr. Firestone has been named one of Washington’s Top Sports Medicine Providers and one of Washington’s Top Podiatrists by Washingtonian Magazine. Run Washington Magazine has also recognized Dr. Firestone as a Best Doctor. Dr. Firestone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.

Thomas Sanders is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Chondroblastoma, Chondroma, Tendinitis, Bunions, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

Vivek David is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. David is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Baker Cyst, Caffey Disease, and Tenosynovitis.

David Wolfe is a Rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Synovitis, Flat Feet, and Tenosynovitis.

Min Lu is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Lu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Lu 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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tenosynovitis.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Lonnie Davis is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis, Gorham's Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Rajeev Pandarinath is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pandarinath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Hip Replacement, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

Dr. Noah Raizman is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery in Washington, D.C. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Raizman has an expertise in hand and upper extremity surgery, as well as total joint replacement, sports medicine, orthopaedic trauma and nerve reconstruction. He also has interests in sports medicine and minimally invasive approaches to hand and elbow surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren’s contracture. Dr. Raizman earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at George Washington University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in hand surgery at The Children’s Hospital at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Raizman has assisted athletes on the PGA Tour, the Boston Red Sox, the Tampa Bay Rays, the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also provides care for the Division 1 collegiate hockey championships, George Washington University athletics, D.C. high school football games and the Marine Corps Marathon. Dr. Raizman is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association for Surgery of the Hand, the Washington Hand Society and the Washington Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Raizman was awarded a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellowship and a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship. He has written scholarly articles and book chapters that focus on hand surgery, shoulder surgery and sports medicine, as well as presented his research findings at numerous national meetings. Dr. Raizman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Fasciotomy.

David Vieweger is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Vieweger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Claw Foot, Clubfoot, Bunions, and Hammer Toe.

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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Marc B. Danziger is an assistant clinical professor of orthopaedics at George Washington University and a clinical instructor of orthopaedics at Georgetown University. Dr. Danziger is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center. He practices out of Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery in Washington, DC. Dr. Danziger’s expertise is in sports medicine, as well as shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Danziger earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Danziger completed an Arthroscopic & Reconstructive Surgery of NOVA fellowship, as well as a sports medicine fellowship at Fair Oaks Orthopedic Association. Dr. Danziger is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Medical Society of D.C. and Washington Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Danziger has been named Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Dr. Danziger has presented at national meetings and published research on shoulder, elbow, knee, foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Danziger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

Dr. Benjamin E. Stein is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery, located in Washington D.C. Dr. Stein has an expertise in foot and ankle orthopaedics, as well as arthroplasty and sports medicine. Dr. Stein earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where he was appointed administrative chief resident, followed by a fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital. Dr. Stein has cared for athletes of all levels, including the Baltimore Orioles and the Johns Hopkins University Varsity teams. Dr. Stein is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. He has been awarded the Frank L. Coulson, Jr. Award for Clinical Excellence. Dr. Stein has completed a research study in comparing Evans and Hintermann lateral column lengthening, as well as contributed to various orthopaedic publications, posters and presentations. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Flat Feet, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.