Savyasachi “Savya” Thakkar, M.D., is a hip and knee reconstructive surgeon serving patients in the Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., metro areas. His expertise is in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery, including partial and total hip and knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement and complex revisions after previous joint replacement. Dr. Thakkar uses computer and robotic-assisted techniques for these procedures to provide cutting-edge care to patients with hip and knee arthritis. Currently an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Thakkar completed his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and stayed for his residency with the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He was the first recipient of the Ronald P. Byank leadership award as a chief resident. He continued his training as a knee arthritis and traumatology fellow in Switzerland, followed by an adult reconstruction fellowship in New York. He then pursued the prestigious European Knee Society traveling fellowship focusing on advanced surgical techniques in the management of arthritis. Dr. Thakkar’s research interests include technological advances in the treatment of arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, the economic impact of arthritis and the optimization of hospital protocols for arthritis management. He is also interested in exploring same-day joint replacement surgery to help patients minimize time in the hospital and maximize return to function. Dr. Thakkar is the chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Thakkar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Warren Yu is an Orthopedics provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Yu is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Fractured Spine, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Rishi Bhatnagar is an Orthopedics provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Bhatnagar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.

Jerry Thomas, M.D. is a native of Canton, Ohio. After completion of medical school at The Ohio State University in 1990 and his orthopaedic surgery residency at Case Western Reserve University in 1995, Dr. Thomas served as a Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon for Malcolm Grow Regional Hospital located at Andrews Air Force Base. While at Malcolm Grow, Dr. Thomas was appointed Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery from 1997-1999. Upon completion of his military commitment in 1999, Dr. Thomas relocated to the Laurel and Columbia, Md. area where he has maintained a general orthopaedic surgery practice. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis.

Scott Berkenblit is an Orthopedics provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Berkenblit is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Sonjog Mathur, M.D. feels uniquely privileged to be able to help people in pain using all spine treatments from simple lifestyle changes to the most complicated surgeries. His goal is to provide comprehensive compassionate care to his patients in the least invasive manner, so they may enjoy a pain free and productive life. Dr. Mathur is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Daniel Tang is an Orthopedics provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Tang is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Lucas Nikkel, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He has experience in treating people who have severe hip and knee arthritis, fractures and related conditions, as well as in performing a variety of joint replacement and reconstruction procedures. He is especially skilled in the minimally invasive anterior hip replacement approach. Dr. Nikkel attended Dartmouth College, and obtained his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, and continued his training with a fellowship in adult reconstruction surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Before joining Johns Hopkins, he worked as an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Penn State College of Medicine for four years. During his training, Dr. Nikkel gained experience as a team physician for several high school and college sports teams, including hockey, soccer and football. He has received multiple awards, including a Merck Award for Academic Excellence and the Young Investigator Award from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. Dr. Nikkel’s research interests include approaches to hip and knee replacement, hip fracture management and outcomes, and fracture risk assessments. He co-authored numerous research publications on these topics, and has received awards for presenting his findings at national conferences. Dr. Nikkel is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Videos Lucas Nikkel, M.D., Biography Hip Replacement Surgery Knee Replacement Surgery Knee Arthritis Treatment Options. Dr. Nikkel is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Lithotripsy.

Joseph Layug is an Orthopedics provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Layug is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Spinal Stenosis, and Bursitis.

James Melvin is an Orthopedics provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Melvin is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Umasuthan Srikumaran is an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Specializing in shoulder surgery, Dr. Srikumaran treats patients with shoulder pain, rotator cuff disease, traumatic injuries, instability or dislocations, fractures, osteoarthritis or other sports related injuries. His surgical expertise includes fracture fixation, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stability procedures, revision shoulder surgery, as well as total shoulder replacements and reverse shoulder replacements. Dr. Srikumaran earned his M.D. from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He performed a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Harvard at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Srikumaran joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2011. His research interests include clinical outcomes and value analysis. Read what patients are saying about the care they've received from Dr. Srikumaran. Dr. Srikumaran is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Andrew A. Tran, M.D. is an orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship sub-specialization in sports medicine. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Brown University and his medical degree from Stanford University. He completed his residency training at the George Washington University and a sports medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, where he was a team physician at the professional and collegiate level. Dr. Tran manages all general orthopaedic conditions of the upper and lower extremity. In addition to general orthopaedic surgery, he specializes in complex surgery, arthroscopy, reconstruction, and joint preservation of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Tran has published over 30 peer-reviewed publications and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Dr. Edward G. Magur is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, located in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Medical Building and Chevy Chase, MD. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Magur has a conservative management approach, preferring to use nonoperative methods on patients if feasible. Dr. Magur has an expertise in foot and ankle conditions, injuries and disorders. Dr. Magur earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University. He completed a general surgery internship and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center, followed by an orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship at Center for Orthopaedic Care. Dr. Magur was the foot and ankle consultant for the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards and Washington Ballet, as well as the former assistant team physician for the Washington Nationals. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and the American Medical Association. Dr. Magur has a research interest in foot and ankle injuries of athletes, as well as foot and ankle arthroscopy and reconstruction. He has contributed to numerous publications and presented his research as well. Dr. Magur is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Synovitis, Flat Feet, and Tenosynovitis.

Julio Jauregui is an Orthopedics provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Jauregui is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Osteonecrosis, Scaphoid Non-Union, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Olumuyiwa Paul is an Orthopedics provider in Glenn Dale, Maryland. Dr. Paul is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

Bradley Moatz is an Orthopedics provider in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Moatz is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Denis O'brien is an Orthopedics provider in Olney, Maryland. Dr. O'brien is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Kirsten Poehling is an Orthopedics provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Poehling is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

"Dr. Marc D. Connell is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, located at Sibley Memorial Hospital, K Street and Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Connell was president and managing partner of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine from its inception until 2014. Dr. Connell earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Georgetown University, where he also completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery. He then completed a sports medicine fellowship at Yale University Hospital. Dr. Connell regularly appears as a Washington ""Top Doctor"" and was named a Top MD in 2013 by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. He was the head team physician for the Washington Wizards for 21 years, the head team physician for the Washington Mystics and a team physician for the Washington Capitals. He was also the chief medical officer for World Cup Soccer and Olympic Soccer. In addition, Dr. Connell is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.". Dr. Connell is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Spinal Stenosis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement.

Alexander Padovano is an Orthopedics provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Padovano is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis and Scoliosis.

Jessica Figueroa is an Orthopedics provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Figueroa is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.

Ngozi Akabudike is an Orthopedics provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Akabudike is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Tenosynovitis.

Duc Nguyen, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in a variety of hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions affecting children and adults. He specializes in treating patients with arthritis, dislocations, fractures, stiffness and other problems in the joints of the arm and hand, as well as biceps and triceps injuries. He is experienced in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and other surgical techniques. Dr. Nguyen believes in partnering with patients to help them understand their conditions and treatment options, so that together they can make an informed decision about the treatment plan. He focuses on evidence-based treatments, including cutting-edge surgical techniques, that help minimize impact on healthy tissues and improve recovery of function and return to activity. An assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Nguyen completed his medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, followed by an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and Ryder Trauma Center. He trained as a hand and upper extremity orthopaedic fellow at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center under the mentorship of Mark Baratz and several other renowned faculty members. Dr. Nguyen’s research interests include basilar thumb arthritis, wrist dislocations and instability, and wrist and upper extremity fractures. He co-authored multiple publications on these topics and presented his research at national conferences. He is also involved in teaching and improving resident education with contributions to various textbooks. Videos Dr. Duc NguyenOrthopaedic Surgeon. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Rhizarthrosis.

Nigel N. Hsu, M.D., is an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon serving patients in the Baltimore and Howard County areas. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hsu specializes in comprehensive surgical care of the foot and ankle. He is an expert in total ankle replacement, foot and ankle deformity correction, foot and ankle arthritis, sports-related injuries, ankle arthroscopy, bunions, lesser toe deformities and fracture care. Dr. Hsu employs the latest technology in total ankle arthroplasty and minimally invasive techniques to achieve the best outcomes for his patients. Dr. Hsu completed his orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Prior to that, he earned his medical degree and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He graduated with honors in chemistry and studio art from Dartmouth College. Dr. Hsu has authored numerous publications, book chapters and has presented research nationally. He is an accomplished artist and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Khurram Pervaiz is an Orthopedics provider in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Pervaiz is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, and Tendinitis.