Dr. Randall S. Peyton is an award-winning, board-certified surgeon who has been practicing orthopaedics in the Northern Virginia area since 1995. Dedicated to delivering quality care, Dr. Peyton founded Arthritis & Sports in 1998, and serves as its President and CEO.A native of Roanoke, VA, Dr. Peyton obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia before completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He then completed his fellowship training in adult reconstruction and total joint replacement at the Rothman Institute of the Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.Over the past two decades, Dr. Peyton has helped thousands of patients achieve pain-free joint function. To help his patients achieve less postoperative pain and faster recoveries, Dr. Peyton has helped pioneer several tissue-sparing alternatives to traditional total joint replacement, such as the anterior hip approach and partial knee replacement.In addition to his work at Arthritis & Sports, Dr. Peyton is proud to support the continued training of other orthopaedic surgeons, as well as the training of future orthopaedic surgeons. In 2016, Dr. Peyton created Arthritis & Sports’ first fellowship program, which focuses on adult hip and knee reconstruction. Additionally, Dr. Peyton is regularly featured as a guest speaker at surgeon education courses throughout the country. These courses are regularly attended by surgeons from around the world. Dr. Petyon is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Behrang Mazahery is an Orthopedics provider in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Mazahery is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Mazahery is currently accepting new patients.

George Aguiar is an Orthopedics provider in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Aguiar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, and Trochlear Dysplasia. Dr. Aguiar is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Klein is an Orthopedics provider in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Klein is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Frozen Shoulder. Dr. Klein is currently accepting new patients.

Vignesh Alamanda is an Orthopedics provider in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Alamanda is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Alamanda is currently accepting new patients.

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.

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. Candice Holden is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has been with Arthritis & Sports in the Sterling and South Riding offices since 2022. She has over twenty years of experience specializing in the non-operative and surgical treatment of pediatric patients with orthopaedic disorders and injuries. After graduating from medical school at University of Southern California's School of Medicine, she completed her orthopaedic residency training at LAC & USC Medical Center. After residency training, Dr. Holden completed her pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at the Alfred I DuPont Hospital for Children.Throughout her training, Dr. Holden has learned to utilize a multi-disciplinary approach spanning a range of clinical practice to help her diagnose, treat, and care for her young patients. She treats a variety of conditions, from broken bones and sports injuries to complex cases.In addition to her work at Arthritis & Sports Orthopaedics & Physical Therapy, Dr. Holden is affiliated with Shriners Hospital for Children and holds privileges at Baystate Medical Center.Dr. Holden is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). Dr. Holden is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Claw Foot, Absence of Tibia, and Knock Knees.

Dr. Matthew Griffith is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has been with Arthritis & Sports in the Sterling office since 2008. He is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to patients with sports injuries and disorders of the shoulder, upper extremity, and knee.Dr. Griffith attended Duke University for his undergraduate education and received his M.D. from the University of Oklahoma. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery (Cornell University) in New York City. Subsequently, he received fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard University) where he served as an assistant team physician for the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins.Dr. Griffith is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care for patients with sports injuries and athletic, traumatic, and degenerative disorders. His expertise includes: minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, elbow and knee; reconstructive surgery including total shoulder and reverse shoulder replacements; and the utilization of noninvasive procedures for injuries, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.In addition to his work at Arthritis & Sports, Dr. Griffith is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Griffith is currently team physician for several area high school football teams. Dr. Griffith is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis.

Dr. Elaine Ahillen is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has been with Arthritis & Sports in the Sterling office since 2015. She is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to patients with disorders of the hand and upper extremity with non-operative and surgical treatments.After attending the University of Kansas for her undergraduate education, Dr. Ahillen received her M.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at the George Washington University Hospital. Subsequently, she received fellowship training in hand surgery at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery and fellowship training in sports medicine at TRIA Orthopaedic Center.Dr. Ahillen is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care for her patients with advanced techniques. Her expertise includes minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, hand, wrist, and elbow as well as reconstructive surgery for traumatic and arthritic conditions of the hand and upper extremity.Dr. Ahillen is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), as well as the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.Dr. Ahillen is an active community volunteer, and has a particular passion for Therapeutic Horse Riding. Dr. Ahillen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Dupuytren Contracture.

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.

Dhruv Pateder is an Orthopedics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Pateder is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Pateder is currently accepting new patients.

Ehsan Jazini is an Orthopedics provider in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Jazini is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Fasciotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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.

Daniel Laino is an Orthopedics provider in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Laino is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Laino is currently accepting new patients.

Colin Haines is an Orthopedics provider in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Haines is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

Charles Seal is an Orthopedics provider in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Seal is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Seal is currently accepting new patients.

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

Brett Hampton is an Orthopedics provider in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Hampton is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Michael Hasz is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pain Medicine provider in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Hasz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Hasz is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Switaj is an Orthopedics provider in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Switaj is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Switaj is currently accepting new patients.

Sohail Mirza is an Orthopedics provider in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Mirza is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Chordoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

David Novak is an Orthopedics provider in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Novak is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Joshua Campbell is an Orthopedics provider in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Campbell is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Imran Khan is an Orthopedics provider in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Khan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.