
Overview
As division chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Children’s National Hospital, Matthew Oetgen, MD, MB., oversees Washington, D.C.’s, most comprehensive program focused on the orthopaedic needs of children. As a practicing orthopaedic surgeon with a busy clinical practice, Dr. Oetgen is an expert in the unique challenges of delivering such care to kids, whose bodies, bones and connective tissue are still growing and changing. Dr. Oetgen joined the faculty at Children's National in 2009 after completing the Dorothy and Bryant Edwards Fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery and scoliosis at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas. He became division chief at Children’s National in 2015, and now leads development of innovative clinical and research programs that streamline care for children with complex orthopaedic needs. As the division’s research director, Dr. Oetgen strongly advocates for greater collaboration between clinical service delivery and research to drive improvements to pediatric orthopaedic care. Under his leadership, Children’s National created the Spinal Fusion Surgical Home, the first of its kind in the U.S. focused specifically on pediatric patients. Launched in 2016, the program has led to significant decreases in average length of stay and patient pain scores for children with idiopathic scoliosis. Dr. Oetgen has authored more than 60 book chapters and publications and presented at many major conferences in his field both domestically and internationally. He is an active research scientist in the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, and is a principal investigator on several grant-funded clinical studies. Dr. Oetgen is also a key member of the multidisciplinary clinical trial team that was the first to apply magnetic resonance guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU) to non-invasively relieve osteoid osteoma tumors in children. As an associate professor of pediatrics and orthopaedics at the George Washington University (GW), Dr. Oetgen’s expertise and mentorship in pediatric orthopaedics is recognized by his students, peers and colleagues. He is also a Joseph E. Robert, Jr. professor of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. In 2017, he was elected to the board of directors of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), one of the world’s largest organizations dedicated to pediatric orthopaedic practice, and he has served as an invited reviewer for some of the pediatric orthopaedic field’s most respected journals. Dr. Oetgen completed medical training at Georgetown University and residency at Yale University, and also holds three master’s degrees, including a master’s in business administration from GW. Specialties: Spine, Hip, and Trauma.
Dr. Oetgen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Clubfoot, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
Dr. Oetgen is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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1 Inventa Place, Suite 150, Silver Spring, MD 20910
9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
2900 Campus Way North, Lanham, MD 20706
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
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Dr. Oetgen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Laurel Blakemore, MD, has joined Pediatric Specialists of Virginia as chief executive officer, and is charged with continuing the successful growth and development of this exciting collaboration between Children’s National Hospital and Inova. This unique collaboration leverages the resources, talent and expertise of these two great institutions, bringing together the area’s premier pediatric specialists to provide the best care possible for the children of Northern Virginia. Dr. Blakemore earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, and graduated from medical school at the University of Alabama She returned to the University of Michigan to complete her residency in orthopedic surgery followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics at Case Western Reserve University. In 2003, she was selected as an American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Leadership Fellow, a highly competitive program for developing orthopedic leaders. In 2004, she was recruited from the faculty at the University of Michigan to serve as chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. During this time there from 2004-2013 she greatly expanded the size and scope of the orthopedic program at Children’s National Hospital. She then established a pediatric orthopedic program at the University of Florida, where she was named the inaugural Shriners Endowed Professor of Pediatric Orthopedics and established a model pediatric orthopedic program supported by the Shriners Hospital system. She returned to Pediatric Specialists of Virginia at the close of 2020. As a surgeon Dr. Blakemore is recognized internationally as a leader in the care of complex spine deformities in children. She has published multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. She serves as an associate editor for Spine Deformity and reviewer for other peer-reviewed journals, and has served as a visiting professor national and internationally on multiple occasions. She has served on the board of directors for the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS). She is currently the Secretary and Governance Council Chair for the SRS, the first female elected officer for that society. Her clinical practice is based in Northern Virginia and at Children’s National, caring for children with spinal conditions as well as general pediatric orthopedic conditions. She participates in international study groups focusing on pediatric spinal deformity and continues to contribute to areas of research to improve the orthopedic care of children. Dr. Blakemore is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Blakemore is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000.
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Roger Packer is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Packer is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Medulloblastoma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew E. Oetgen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew E. Oetgen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew E. Oetgen by calling their office at 301-576-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew E. Oetgen a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew E. Oetgen is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Fusion, 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. Matthew E. Oetgen specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew E. Oetgen is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Clubfoot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Matthew E. Oetgen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew E. Oetgen has published 65 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew E. Oetgen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew E. Oetgen accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew E. Oetgen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-576-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Oetgen isAdvanced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ClubfootDr. Oetgen isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Spinal FusionDr. Oetgen isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
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- Acute PainDr. Oetgen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Leg or Foot AmputationDr. Oetgen isExperienced. Learn about Leg or Foot Amputation.
- OsteotomyDr. Oetgen isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisDr. Oetgen isExperienced. Learn about Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.
