Dr. Ajayi is an orthopedic surgeon who focuses on sports medicine, knee replacement surgery, and shoulder surgery.Dr. Ajayi attended medical school at the Meharry Medical College School of Medicine. He then did his residency at Howard, and did a sports fellowship at the Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati. He previously worked at Frederick Regional Hospital prior to joining Aligned Orthopedic Partners.Dapo lives in North Bethesda, MD with his wife and 10 month old daughter. His hobbies include traveling and attending sporting events. Dr. Ajayi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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

John Christoforetti is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Christoforetti is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Endoscopy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Christoforetti is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Ruland is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Ruland is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Ruland is currently accepting new patients.

David Plotkin is a Sports Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Plotkin is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Hemophilia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Insomnia. Dr. Plotkin is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Rankin is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Rankin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Brittney Badgett is a Sports Medicine provider in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Dr. Thal is an orthopaedic surgeon, sub-specializing in sports medicine & arthroscopic surgery. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and has earned the distinguished Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (CAQSM). Through his renowned career, Dr. Thal has been recognized as a leader in orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, specializing in shoulder, knee & elbow injuries and disorders. He has been an orthopaedic consultant for numerous professional, collegiate, and scholastic teams, including serving as the Head Team physician for the Washington Football Team (formerly Washington Redskins) from 2000-2008. In an April 2005 press conference, Hall of Fame NFL Coach Joe Gibbs said, “I can honestly say there isn’t a medical team out there that’s as capable as we have in talking about Ray Thal, Tony Casolaro and Jim Andrews. Those are some of the top people in sports medicine.” Dr. Thal has been extremely active in orthopaedic innovation and has become internationally recognized for his significant technological developments. He holds 18 United States patents and 26 international patents for medical devices and instruments he has invented, including the world’s first Knotless Suture Anchor. Because of these unique orthopaedic advances, Dr. Thal has served as a renowned guest speaker and visiting surgeon throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Knee Replacement.

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.

Charles Mess is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Mess is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mess is currently accepting new patients.

Mihir Jani is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Jani is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Pereles is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pereles is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis. Dr. Pereles is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Fine is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Fine is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Frozen Shoulder. Dr. Fine is currently accepting new patients.

Victor Wowk is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Wowk is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wowk is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Bernstein is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Bernstein is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

John Ferrell is a Sports Medicine provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Ferrell is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Bursitis, and Hypermobile Joints. Dr. Ferrell is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Guidi is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Potomac, Maryland. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis and Rhizarthrosis.

Nathan Coleman is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Ashburn, Virginia. Dr. Coleman has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Boone is a Sports Medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Bursitis, Concussion, and Tendinitis. Dr. Boone is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Jonas is a Sports Medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

Bashir Zikria is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis and Frozen Shoulder.

Jason Le is a Sports Medicine provider in Rockville, Maryland.