Dr. Joseph O’Brien is a specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery. He spent 9 years at GWU as an associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurological Surgery. Additionally, he was formerly the Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at The GW Hospital. He is a fellow in the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his spine surgical training at the Johns Hopkins University Medical Center. Dr. O’Brien actively pursues research in ways to improve spine surgery and techniques to salvage failed spine surgery. He has been published in a variety of medical journals including Spine, the Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, Neurosurgery, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Current Orthopaedic Practice. His research has been presented around the globe with between 10-20 research presentations on a national level per year. He offers expertise in minimally invasive surgery and revision of failed spine surgery. In particular, he has an interest in failed cervical spine surgery. Dr. O'brien is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Brett Levine is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Levine is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Benjamin E. Stein is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery, located in Washington D.C. Dr. Stein has an expertise in foot and ankle orthopaedics, as well as arthroplasty and sports medicine. Dr. Stein earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where he was appointed administrative chief resident, followed by a fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital. Dr. Stein has cared for athletes of all levels, including the Baltimore Orioles and the Johns Hopkins University Varsity teams. Dr. Stein is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. He has been awarded the Frank L. Coulson, Jr. Award for Clinical Excellence. Dr. Stein has completed a research study in comparing Evans and Hintermann lateral column lengthening, as well as contributed to various orthopaedic publications, posters and presentations. Dr. Stein is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Flat Feet, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

Robert Sterling is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sterling is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

A graduate of Queens College and Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Fisch trained in orthopedic surgery at the Montefiore/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He received spine training at the Spinecare/ St. Mary’s/ Stanford University Combined Spine Fellowship Program. His areas of special interest include surgery of the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine. As a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Fisch is trained in all aspects of spine surgery instrumentation, using anterior and posterior approaches. In addition, he is a leader in state-of-the-art spine injections, which frequently enable patients to avoid surgery.SpecialtiesCervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar SpinePrivilegesDr. Fisch performs surgery at Surgical Specialty Center of Mid-Atlantic, Suburban Hospital and the Surgery Center of Rockville. 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.

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.

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, Tendinitis, Kienbock's Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Harb specializes in minimally invasive, muscle sparing, hip and knee replacement surgery. Minimally invasive surgery allows patients to recover faster and have less pain post-operatively. Implants are tailored and custom fit to each patient to allow for improved performance. Dr. Harb’s expertise in rapid recovery protocols allow for quick recovery after surgery and excellent outcomes in patients with hip and knee arthritis. With minimally invasive, muscle sparing surgery patients can return to their lifestyles and get back to doing the things they love sooner. Dr. Harb performs outpatient joint replacement surgery with many of his patients walking independently and going home the day of surgery. Dr. Harb received a full academic scholarship and graduated with honors from Louisiana State University for his undergraduate degree. He continued his studies at the LSU School of Medicine where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society and received The Nathan Bernstein Scholarship Award for Clinical Excellence. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency in New York City at State University of New York. He pursued further subspecialty training with an adult reconstruction fellowship at the prestigious University of Virginia. Dr. Harb is actively involved in research regarding joint replacement surgery. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, authored book chapters, and has spoken nationally on topics associated with hip and knee replacements. In his free time, Dr. Harb enjoys staying active by running, hiking, and spending time outside with his family. He is happily married to his wife, Katie, and they have two children. “My focus is excellence in patient care, expedited recovery after surgery, and getting people back to the normal activities they love. Our team-focused approach is committed to superb outcomes, improving lives, and returning patients to living pain-free.” Contact for Research Inquiries 20410 Observation Drive, Suite 106 Germantown, MD 20876 Phone: (202) 835-2222. Dr. Harb is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, and Bursitis.

Robert Henshaw is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Henshaw is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Addisu Mesfin is an Orthopedics specialist and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mesfin is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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.

Oliver Tannous is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tannous is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Tannous is currently accepting new patients.

Seyed Babak is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Babak is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Kevin Mcgrail is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mcgrail is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Arteriovenous Malformation, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Fred Mo is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mo is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Mo 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.

Akhil Jay Khanna is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jay Khanna is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

David Romness is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Romness is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

David Levin is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Levin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Coccydynia, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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.

Colvin Wellborn is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Wellborn is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Denis R. Harris is a hospital chair and an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He has a solo practice in Washington, D.C. Dr. Harris earned his undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin, where he also earned his medical degree from their Medical School. Dr. Harris completed an internship in surgery at Northwestern, as well as residences in general and orthopaedic surgery at George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Harris is a member of the Clinical Pathologic Society. He has received the US News & World Report award for quality practice, as well as the Consumer’s Checkbook Magazine award for quality practice. Consumers Research also presented Dr. Harris with a quality practice award and named him one of America’s Top Orthopedists. He has also been named Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Harris has received the Theobald Smith Award for original research. Dr. Harris is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Kevin Fricka is an Orthopedics provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Fricka is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Brian Evans is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Marc B. Danziger is an assistant clinical professor of orthopaedics at George Washington University and a clinical instructor of orthopaedics at Georgetown University. Dr. Danziger is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center. He practices out of Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery in Washington, DC. Dr. Danziger’s expertise is in sports medicine, as well as shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Danziger earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Danziger completed an Arthroscopic & Reconstructive Surgery of NOVA fellowship, as well as a sports medicine fellowship at Fair Oaks Orthopedic Association. Dr. Danziger is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Medical Society of D.C. and Washington Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Danziger has been named Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Dr. Danziger has presented at national meetings and published research on shoulder, elbow, knee, foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Danziger is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.