Overview
For fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement specialist Carey Politzer, M.D., improving painful joints is his passion. His focus is treating hip and knee arthritis. “What I love most about this work is that I can help make people significantly better. I see people who struggle to walk around the block and then return them to their favorite hiking trail or back to the links. That is my motivation,” Dr. Politzer said.
Upon graduating with his medical degree at Duke University, Dr. Politzer completed his postgraduate residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California San Diego. Dedicated to advancing his skills, Dr. Politzer also completed a fellowship in hip and knee replacement at the prestigious University of California San Francisco, where he trained under world-renowned joint reconstruction surgeons and performed complex primary and revision surgeries using cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Politzer approaches each patient individually and spends quality time with each patient to understand their specific goals. He focuses on restoring his patients to a higher level of function as safely and expeditiously as possible, treating everyone how he would treat his own family members.
When Dr. Politzer’s not at work, you’ll find him spending time with his wife Michelle and black lab Naomi, usually outside. He tries to stay as active as possible, and he enjoys hiking, running, cooking, and exploring new places, near and far.
His clinical expertise encompasses Synovitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Politzer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 506, Bethesda, MD 20817
10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 506, Bethesda, MD 20817
8401 Greensboro Dr., Ste 120, Mclean, VA 22102
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carey S. Politzer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carey S. Politzer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carey S. Politzer by calling their office at 301-530-1010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carey S. Politzer a top-rated expert for Synovitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carey S. Politzer is classified as an Experienced expert for Synovitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Carey S. Politzer specialize in?
While Dr. Carey S. Politzer is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Synovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Carey S. Politzer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carey S. Politzer has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Synovitis. You can view a list of Dr. Carey S. Politzer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carey S. Politzer accept my insurance?
Dr. Carey S. Politzer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-530-1010 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- BursitisDr. Politzer isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Politzer isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- SciaticaDr. Politzer isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- SynovitisDr. Politzer isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Politzer isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Politzer isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.