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Our 5 Centers of Excellence
The OrthoBethesda team consists of highly trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons committed to bringing the highest level of orthopedic care to patients here in Bethesda, MD, Arlington, VA, and the surrounding areas. Each of our physicians is fellowship-trained in their specialties and respected in the medical community for their expertise as outstanding providers of specialty care.
By utilizing a conservative approach to treatment as well as cutting-edge technologies, our doctors stand out from other orthopedists in their commitment to finding the right options for individual needs.
OrthoBethesda also offers quality Physical Therapy at Aligned Orthopedics & Sports Therapy for any orthopedic injury. Our staff is friendly, courteous and efficient in providing exceptional care during your recovery.
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OrthoBethesda has a unique team of highly skilled and specially trained orthopedic surgeons who are totally committed to providing excellent treatment for bone-related conditions — and with a high rate of successful outcomes. Our doctors have many years of experience in their respective areas of specialization. They offer friendly, personalized, and compassionate care to all patients.
OrthoBethesda doctors are the best orthopedic doctors to consult in Bethesda, MD, McLean, VA, and Arlington, VA, for all conditions that have to do with the body’s musculoskeletal system comprising the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.
- J. Patrick Caulfield, MD
- Edward J. Bieber, MD
- Ira D. Fisch, MD
- Kurt C. Schluntz, MD
- Andre R. Gazdag, MD
- Christopher J. Cannova, MD
- Mahidhar M. Durbhakula, MD
- Timothy Bhattacharyya, MD
- Robert R. Buber, MD
- Sridhar M. Durbhakula, MD
- Craig A. Miller, MD
- Joseph R. O’Brien, MD
- Eric J. Feuchtbaum, MD
- Lonnie D. Davis, MD
- Raymond Thal, MD
- Suzanne J. Walters, MD
- Navinder Sethi, MD
- Marc Gruner, DO
- Rajeev Pandarinath, MD
- Min Lu, MD
Our Approach to Patient Care Our patient protocol is as follows:
1. Initial Evaluation
When you first come to OrthoBethesda, we'll evaluate your condition and come up with a treatment plan. This visit may entail x-rays to determine if a surgical procedure or other intervention is warranted.
2. Physical Therapy
If surgical intervention is not needed initially, we often prescribe physical therapy in an attempt to provide patients with improved movement, range of motion and strength to the afflicted area.
3. Therapeutic Injection
After physical therapy, if there is little to no improvement after Physical Therapy, we may recommend a therapeutic injection like a cortisone steroid injection into the site. This possibility is true of such conditions as osteoarthritis.
4. Surgical Solution
If your condition has still shown no improvement, the next step is to discuss a surgical solution. We'll fully explain this option ahead of time to ensure we answer all of your questions. Then we'll schedule a time for your surgery.
5. Post-Operative Care
After your surgery, we'll ensure your recovery is progressing as it should & conduct an x-ray during your post-op evaluation. We'll then schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure you're improving as you should. After that, you can expect an annual check-up or visits as needed.
Physical Therapy Services in Bethesda, Maryland
In our effort to provide premier services to patients throughout Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and beyond, OrthoBethesda is proud to offer rehabilitation services as a conservative treatment option for your orthopedic or musculoskeletal issues. Before pursuing any invasive treatment options, we provide conservative treatments first and foremost. If you have an ailment that doesn’t require surgery, we’ll likely prescribe physical therapy with our team of specialists.
When you come to our office, you’ll immediately feel at ease in the personal and comfortable setting of our physical therapy suites, where your orthopedist can drop in and monitor your progress whenever needed.
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Whether you’ve received a referral from your primary care physician or would like to visit our premier team to discuss any orthopedic issues you may be experiencing, we invite you to contact us today. Patients in Bethesda, MD, Arlington, VA, and beyond can give us a call at (301) 530-1010.
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