Overview
Joseph Letzelter, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. He completed his undergraduate and medical education at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. After completing his medical education he continued his training as an orthopaedic surgery resident at Georgetown University Hospital. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at NYU’s Department of Orthopaedics. He also spent time training in New Zealand focusing on wrist and forearm post-traumatic pathology. He most recently finished a fellowship in Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Shriner’s Hospital in Northern California. His areas of interest include upper extremity fractures and post-traumatic deformity, neuromuscular conditions, nerve injuries and congenital upper extremity deformities. Dr. Letzelter grew up in Fort Lauderdale, FL. When he is not in the office, he is spending quality time with his family and friends, enjoying the outdoors and staying active.
Dr. Letzelter is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Symphalangism Distal, Proximal Symphalangism, Syndactyly Type 1, and Syndactyly.
Dr. Letzelter is board certified in Surgery Of The Hand: American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022 and Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2021. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Letzelter is currently accepting new patients.
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3023 Hamaker Ct, 500, Fairfax, VA 22031
9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph P. Letzelter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph P. Letzelter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph P. Letzelter by calling their office at 703-876-2788. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph P. Letzelter a top-rated expert for Symphalangism Distal?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph P. Letzelter is classified as an Advanced expert for Symphalangism Distal, 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. Joseph P. Letzelter specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph P. Letzelter is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Symphalangism Distal, Proximal Symphalangism, and Syndactyly Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Joseph P. Letzelter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph P. Letzelter has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Symphalangism Distal. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph P. Letzelter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph P. Letzelter accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph P. Letzelter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-876-2788 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Proximal SymphalangismDr. Letzelter isAdvanced. Learn about Proximal Symphalangism.
- Symphalangism DistalDr. Letzelter isAdvanced. Learn about Symphalangism Distal.
- SyndactylyDr. Letzelter isAdvanced. Learn about Syndactyly.
- Syndactyly Type 1Dr. Letzelter isAdvanced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 1.
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- Brachydactyly Type A2Dr. Letzelter isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type A2.
- Brachydactyly Type BDr. Letzelter isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type B.
- Brachydactyly Type CDr. Letzelter isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type C.
- Hypoplasia of the Tibia with PolydactylyDr. Letzelter isExperienced. Learn about Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly.
- Liebenberg SyndromeDr. Letzelter isExperienced. Learn about Liebenberg Syndrome.
- Macrodactyly of the HandDr. Letzelter isExperienced. Learn about Macrodactyly of the Hand.
- PolydactylyDr. Letzelter isExperienced. Learn about Polydactyly.
- Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1Dr. Letzelter isExperienced. Learn about Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1.
- Sprengel DeformityDr. Letzelter isExperienced. Learn about Sprengel Deformity.
- Syndactyly Type 2Dr. Letzelter isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 2.
- Syndactyly Type 3Dr. Letzelter isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 3.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Letzelter isExperienced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.