Elaine J. Ahillen
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
21475 Ridgetop Cir, Suite 150, 
Sterling, VA 

Overview

Dr. Elaine Ahillen is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has been with Arthritis & Sports in the Sterling office since 2015. She is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to patients with disorders of the hand and upper extremity with non-operative and surgical treatments.

After attending the University of Kansas for her undergraduate education, Dr. Ahillen received her M.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at the George Washington University Hospital. Subsequently, she received fellowship training in hand surgery at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery and fellowship training in sports medicine at TRIA Orthopaedic Center.

Dr. Ahillen is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care for her patients with advanced techniques. Her expertise includes minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, hand, wrist, and elbow as well as reconstructive surgery for traumatic and arthritic conditions of the hand and upper extremity.

Dr. Ahillen is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), as well as the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Dr. Ahillen is an active community volunteer, and has a particular passion for Therapeutic Horse Riding.

Dr. Ahillen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Dupuytren Contracture.

Dr. Ahillen is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ahillen is currently accepting new patients.

Residency

George Washington University Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialties

Orthopedics
Hand Surgery
Sports Medicine

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in DC
Orthopaedic Surgery in VA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Reston Hospital Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

2022-2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor
2025 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor
2020 Virginia Living Magazine Top Doctor

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Innovation Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness
21475 Ridgetop Cir, Suite 150, Sterling, VA 20166
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elaine J. Ahillen is classified as an Advanced expert for Ganglion Cyst, 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. Elaine J. Ahillen specialize in?

While Dr. Elaine J. Ahillen is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Elaine J. Ahillen accept my insurance?

Dr. Elaine J. Ahillen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-444-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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