Dr. James A. Underwood
Overview
Dr. J. Austin Underwood is a board-certified non-operative orthopaedic specialist who has been with Arthritis & Sports in the Sterling and South Riding offices since 2022. He specializes in sports medicine, nerve testing, and rehabilitation medicine.
After graduating from medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). The medical field of PM&R specializes in maximizing performance of patients in both elite and everyday activities. After residency training, he completed his sports medicine fellowship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He has served as a team physician for high schools and universities including the NCAA Division 1 TCU Horned Frogs and Longwood University Lancers.
Specific conditions which Dr. Underwood treats include (but are not limited to) acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, joint pain, tendonitis, sacroiliac disorders, back pain, sciatica, spine arthritis, disc disease, and nerve injuries. To treat these, he utilizes a range of specialized procedures including epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, joint injections, trigger point injections, and regenerative medicine techniques such as platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. These procedures are performed in-house, utilizing x-ray and ultrasound guidance for pin-point accuracy.
His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.
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Locations
21475 Ridgetop Cir, Suite 150, Sterling, VA 20166
25055 Riding Plz, Suite 260, Chantilly, VA 20152
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James A. Underwood
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James A. Underwood?
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Is Dr. James A. Underwood a top-rated expert for Sacroiliac Joint Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James A. Underwood is classified as an Experienced expert for Sacroiliac Joint Disease, 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. James A. Underwood specialize in?
While Dr. James A. Underwood is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Baker Cyst, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. James A. Underwood accept my insurance?
Dr. James A. Underwood 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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Baker CystDr. Underwood isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BursitisDr. Underwood isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Underwood isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Underwood isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- TendinitisDr. Underwood isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.