Dr. Fisch, a graduate of Queens College and Georgetown University School of Medicine, is trained in orthopaedic surgery. His areas of special interest include surgery of the cervical, lumbar and thoracic spine.Dr. Fisch is trained in all aspects of spine surgery instrumentation, using anterior and posterior approaches. In addition, Dr.Fisch is a leader in state-of-the-art spine injections, which frequently enable patients to avoid surgery. Visit www.OrthoBethesda.com for more information. Dr. Fisch is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Sandesh Rao, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee care, with advanced expertise in joint reconstruction and replacement. He offers a full spectrum of treatments, from nonoperative management to minimally invasive hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement, and robotic-assisted procedures. Dr. Rao also has specialized training in complex and revision joint replacements including management of periprosthetic fractures and prosthetic joint infections. He utilizes multiple approaches to hip replacement surgery —including direct anterior, anterolateral, direct lateral, and posterolateral. The ultimate goal is to collaborate with patients to deliver care that is personalized, holistic and patient-centered. A native of the D.C. area, Dr. Rao earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Osler Medical Residency Program, becoming board-certified in internal medicine before pursuing orthopaedic surgery. He went on to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Rush University in Chicago. Dr. Rao is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Maryland Orthopaedic Association, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has authored over 50 publications and presented his research at national meetings. His research interests include identifying strategies to best optimize patients for hip and knee replacement surgery while striving to identify strategies to minimize risk in the process. Outside of work, Dr. Rao enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis and basketball. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Andre Gazdag, a graduate of the University of California, Davis and Duke University Medical School, is a trained orthopaedic surgeon. He specializes in the treatment of conditions of the foot and ankle, including those related to rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and trauma. Dr. Gazdag has particular clinical interest in treating sports-related foot and ankle injuries, and has substantial experience performing arthroscopic ankle surgery. See more information about Dr. Gazdag at www.OrthoBethesda.com. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Ask the Expert: Health Tips for Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries (09/30/2014). Lectures & Presentations Health Tips for Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries, http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/suburban_hospital/about_the_hospital/news_publications/ask_the_expert/foot_ankle_injuries_prevention.html, 1/1/14. Dr. Gazdag is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Eric Feuchtbaum is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Feuchtbaum is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Osteotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Navin Sethi is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr.Navin Sethi then went on to complete a fellowship in spine surgery at the Emory Spine Center in Atlanta. Dr. Sethi has lectured both nationally and internationally on topics related to the spine. He has written numerous articles and given multiple presentations to the attendees at the prestigious American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Northern American Spine Society, and Cervical Spine Research Society meetings, among others. To learn more information about Dr. Navin Sethi, visit OrthoBethesda.com. Dr. Sethi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

A graduate of Northwestern University and Northwestern University Medical School, Dr. Mahidhar Durbhakula completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Dr. Mahidhar Durbhakula's areas of expertise include arthroscopic, minimally invasive, reconstructive, and microsurgical treatment of both acute and chronic conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. Dr.Durbhakula offers his patients clear and forthright discussions of expectations on what they should expect from surgery to the followup. His goal is to provide the highest level of care to his patients. This begins with listening to patients and working together with them to develop the best treatment plans for their particular conditions. Most conditions can be successfully treated with nonoperative techniques. For those problems requiring surgery, Dr. Mahidhar is trained in the latest techniques to alleviate pain and restore function. Visit OrthoBethesda.com to learn more about Dr. Mahidhar Durbhakula. Selected Publications Murray WM, Arnold AS, Salinas S, Durbhakula MM, Buchanan TS, Delp SL. Building Biomechanical Models Based on Medical Image Data: An Assessment of Model Accuracy. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention. Volume 1496. P539-549, 1998. Yoo JU, Huang JI, Durbhakula MM, Angele P, Johnstone B. Tissue engineering of a whole bone. Case Orthopaedic Journal. Volume 1(1): P14-16, 2004. Huang RC, Durbhakula MM. Spinal Epidural Abscess. Contemporary Spine Surgery. Volume 6(5): P31-36, 2005. Durbhakula MM, Ghiselli GG. Cervical Total Disc Replacement, Part I: Rationale, Biomechanics, and Implant Types. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. Volume 36(3): P349-354, 2005. Huang JI, Kazmi N, Durbhakula MM, Hering TM, Yoo JU, Johnstone B. Chondrogenic potential of progenitor cells derived from human bone marrow and adipose tissue: A patient-matched comparison. Journal of Orthopedic ResearchVolume 23(6): P1383-1389, 2005. Durbhakula MM, Casinelli E. Thoracic Disc Herniation. Contemporary Spine Surgery Volume 6(11): P77-81, 2005. Huang JI, Durbhakula MM, Angele P, Johnstone B, Yoo JU. Lunate Arthroplasty with autologous mesenchymal stem cells in a rabbit model. Case Orthopaedic Journal. Volume 3(1): P66-73, 2006. Huang JI, Durbhakula MM, Johnstone B, Yoo J. Carpal Reconstruction Using Autologous Stem Cells. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Volume 88(4): P744-752, 2006. Dr. Durbhakula is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tenosynovitis.

Sridhar Durbhakula is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Durbhakula is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Craig Miller is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Miller is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Frozen Shoulder, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Cannova has more than 16 years of experience as an Orthopedic Surgeon. Completing his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at Georgetown University, Dr. Cannova followed this with a fellowship in Joint Reconstruction at the Hospital for Special Surgery/ Cornell University Medical Center in New York. This training included complex total joint replacement and revision total joint surgery. In addition, Dr. Cannova is specialty trained in the newest techniques of minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery including partial joint replacement, joint resurfacing, and alternative bearing joints. His areas of expertise are joint reconstruction and total joint replacement. Dr. Cannova accepts several types of health insurance. He is one of 46 doctors at Sibley Memorial Hospital and one of 29 at Suburban Hospital who specialize in Orthopedic Surgery. Selected Publications Colletti, S. L., Myers, R. W., Darkin-Rattray, S. J., Gurnett, A. M., Dulski, P. M., Galuska, S., Allocco, J. J., Ayer, M. B., Li, C., Lim, J., Crumley, T. M., Cannova, C., Schmatz, D. M., Wyvratt, M. J., Fisher, M. H., Meinke, P. T. ""Broad spectrum antiprotozoal agents that inhibit histone deacetylase: structure-activity relationships of apicidin. Part 1."" Bioorg Med Chem Lett Colletti, S. L., Myers, R. W., Darkin-Rattray, S. J., Gurnett, A. M., Dulski, P. M., Galuska, S., Allocco, J. J., Ayer, M. B., Li, C., Lim, J., Crumley, T. M., Cannova, C., Schmatz, D. M., Wyvratt, M. J., Fisher, M. H., Meinke, P. T. ""Broad spectrum antiprotozoal agents that inhibit histone deacetylase: structure-activity relationships of apicidin. Part 2."" Bioorg Med Chem Lett Darkin-Rattray, S. J., Gurnett, A. M., Myers, R. W., Dulski, P. M., Crumley, T. M., Allocco, J. J., Cannova, C., Meinke, P. T., Colletti, S. L., Bednarek, M. A., Singh, S. B., Goetz, M. A., Dombrowski, A. W., Polishook, J. D., Schmatz, D. M. ""Apicidin: a novel antiprotozoal agent that inhibits parasite histone deacetylase."" Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A". Dr. Cannova is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Schluntz, a graduate of Harvard University, received his orthopaedic surgery training at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Program and completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute under Dr. James Andrews. Kurt C. Schluntz, MD has 27 years of experience. His sports training focused on the treatment of athletic injuries to the knee, shoulder, and elbow. Dr.Schluntz's main areas of interest are sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, as well as joint replacement surgery of the knee. Dr. Schluntz is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Min Lu is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Lu is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Bhattacharyya is the Director of Orthopaedic Trauma Services at Suburban Hospital. Dr. Bhattacharyya's areas of expertise include: fracture care, pelvis and acetabulum injuries, management of complex and non union fractures, and joint replacements. He is Head of Clinical Orthopaedic Research at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Bhattacharyya focuses on patients with orthopedic injuries including fractures, nonunions, and joint replacements. For more information on Dr. Bhattacharyya, visit www.OrthoBethesda.com. Selected Publications Chen F, Wang Z, Bhattacharyya T. Absence of femoral cortical thickening in long-term bisphosphonate users: Implications for atypical femur fractures. Bone. 2014 May;62:64-6. Jha S, Wang Z, Laucis N, Bhattacharyya T. Trends in Media Reports, Oral Bisphosphonate Prescriptions, and Hip Fractures 1996-2012: An Ecological Analysis. J Bone Miner Res. 2015 Dec;30(12):2179-87. Laucis NC, Hays RD, Bhattacharyya T. Scoring the SF-36 in Orthopaedics: A Brief Guide. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015 Oct 7;97(19):1628-34. Wang Z, Bhattacharyya T. Trends of non-union and prescriptions for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the United States, 1993-2012. Acta Orthop. 2015 Oct;86(5):632-7. Wang Z, Ward MM, Chan L, Bhattacharyya T. Adherence to oral bisphosphonates and the risk ofsubtrochanteric and femoral shaft fractures among female Medicare beneficiaries. Osteoporos Int. 2014 Aug;25(8):2109-16. Dr. Bhattacharyya is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Shrout is a graduate of Oregon State University where he was awarded High Honors with a Bachelor of Science degree. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD, and then received his post-graduate orthopaedic surgery training at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA.He worked for six years in general orthpaedics and sports medicine, including a one year combat deployment to Iraq in 2003 as a Forward Surgical Team commander with the decorated 101st Airborne Division. Upon his return, he completed a one-year Hand and Upper Extremity fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, MD.Dr. Shrout has been practicing in orthopaedic surgery since 1994, and retired from the U.S. Army in 2011 at the rank of Colonel. He has been in private practice in the Washington area since 2011, and has maintained his involvement in orthopaedic sports medicine by participating as a team physician for the D.C. United Men’s professional soccer team, and Head Team Physician for the D.C. United Women’s team in 2012. In 2013 he served as Head Team Physician for the inaugural season of the National Women’s Soccer League professional team, the Washington Spirit. He also has a particular interest in the treatment and prevention of sports related injuries of the upper extremity. Dr. Shrout is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, Frozen Shoulder, and Trigger Thumb.

Dr. Pandarinath specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He has been practicing in the DC Metro area since 2010 and has been voted a Washingtonian Top Doctor by his peers. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, with a Subspeciality Certification in Sports Medicine. He started his practice at George Washington University, where he was an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of Sports Medicine, as well as Head Orthopedic Surgeon for the George Washington University Colonials and University of the District of Columbia Firebirds as well as a Team Physician for the DC Furies (women’s rugby).Dr. Pandarinath’s approach is to focus on each patient as an individual, assess their unique issues and goals, and come up with a customized plan to return them to their desired activities. He works in collaboration with a team of physical therapists, nurses, and athletic trainers, and believes in a multidisciplinary approach to treating patients. He takes care of a variety of problems, including shoulder (rotator cuff disorders, instability, clavicle fractures, shoulder separations), knees (ligament injuries, patellar instability, ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL tears, cartilage restoration, complex knee surgery), and ankles (Achilles ruptures, ankle sprains). He also does general orthopedic care as well as fracture care. Dr. Pandarinath is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Hip Replacement, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

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.

Nirav K. Patel, M.D., M.S., F.R.C.S., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, with expertise in sports medicine. He has experience in treating young and older adults who have hip and knee injuries, arthritis, fractures and related conditions, as well as in performing a variety of joint replacement and more complex revision procedures. Dr. Patel earned his medical degree with honors from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom (U.K.), and he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Imperial College London. He then traveled to the U.S., where he completed several orthopaedic fellowships, including an adult reconstruction fellowship at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, an orthopaedic trauma fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center in Richmond and a sports medicine fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. After finishing his training, Dr. Patel returned to VCU, where he was an orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon and was heavily involved in resident and fellow education. He obtained a promotion there to associate professor of orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Patel also has a master’s degree in sports medicine from the University of Bath in the U.K., and he has more than 10 years of experience in providing medical coverage for sports events and teams. In the U.K., he was an event doctor for races and soccer teams. In the U.S., Dr. Patel was an assistant team physician in Philadelphia for the Eagles (NFL), Flyers (NHL), Phillies (MLB) and 76ers (NBA). Dr. Patel’s research focuses on minimizing risks associated with hip and knee surgery, with an emphasis on preoperative optimization and enhancing recovery, including risk management techniques such as opioid-sparing surgery and strategies to help patients return to sports after joint replacement. He co-authored numerous research publications on these topics, and he has received awards for presenting his findings during national and international conferences. He is a member of the editorial board for The Journal of Arthroplasty, and he was the co-chair of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society annual meeting in 2023. Dr. Patel is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, among other professional organizations. Videos Nirav K. Patel, M.D., M.S., F.R.C.S.Joint Replacement Surgeon Returning to Function and Activity after Hip and Knee ReplacementQ&A with Dr. Nirav Patel. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Alex Johnson is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Osteotomy.

Sudheer Reddy is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Reddy is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Plantar Fasciitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Brett Quigley is an Orthopedics provider in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Quigley is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Laminectomy. Dr. Quigley is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Tushar Ch. Patel is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery with a concentration on conditions of the cervical spine (neck) with a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery and disc replacement. He has been in practice since 1994 having served as Chief, Section of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Yale University School of Medicine until 2000, then in Northern Virginia until 2017. Dr. Patel's research interests include tissue engineering, bone growth factors, and innovative techniques in spinal surgery. His research efforts have resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications and numerous patents. He has presented extensively both nationally and internationally at the meetings of the leading societies in spinal surgery. He is currently a member of the North American Spine Society, the Cervical Spine research Society and a founding member of the Lumbar Spine Research Society. He has held multiple leadership and committee positions in these societies. His research experience, academic experience, and extensive clinical experience allow him to devise an individualized care plan to allow patients to return as rapidly as possible to a healthy active lifestyle, with surgery as a last resort. He has been recognized as a ""Top Doctor"" six times by the Washingtonian magazine.". Dr. Patel is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

David Perim is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Perim is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Perim is currently accepting new patients.

Herbert Lane is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Lane is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Lane is currently accepting new patients.

Korboi Evans is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Philip D. Bobrow is an orthopaedic surgeon affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital, where he is a clinical associate professor of surgery. Dr. Bobrow has been in practice since 1983. He has an individualized approach to patient care, customizing each care plan to a patient’s specific needs. Dr. Bobrow practices out of Summit Orthopedics in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Bobrow is one of only a few surgeons in the country that are specialized in bone-conserving procedures of minimally invasive hip and knee surgery and partial-knee replacements. Along with advanced pain-management protocol, Dr. Bobrow used this training to help pioneer a multidisciplinary approach to joint replacement surgery in the Washington area that enables accelerated recovery. This approach was featured in Sibley’s On Health Magazine in May 2014. His expertise focuses on adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee, sports medicine and general orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Bobrow earned his medical degree from S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo School of Medicine. He completed residencies in general surgery and orthopedic surgery at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Bobrow has numerous achievements, such as being listed as a Top Doctor in Washingtonian Magazine every issue since 1993. In 2008, he was personally profiled in the magazine. He has also been listed in every Outstanding Physician Specialist issue of Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine since 1998. In 2014, he was named Physician of the Year by the Sibley Hospital Medical Association and had more positive mention than any other orthopaedic surgeon in the Washington area. Dr. Bobrow is also a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Bobrow is currently involved in the residency teaching program at George Washington University and was previously a Team Physician for American University. Dr. Bobrow is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.