BIOGRAPHY
Christopher J. Cannova, MD
Completing his residency training in orthopedic 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 of total joint surgery. In addition, Dr. Cannova is a 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.
Specialties
Joint Reconstruction and Total Joint Replacement
Privileges
Dr. Cannova performs surgery at Suburban Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and Bethesda Chevy Chase Surgery Center.
UNDERGRADUATE
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
BS in Biology (combined MD/BS)
1998
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO
Combined MD/BS 6yr program
1998
RESIDENCY
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
2004
FELLOWSHIP
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY
Adult Reconstructive Surgery
2005
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• AAOS
• ABOS
• AMA
Contact Details
Dr. Cannova holds clinic in both Bethesda, MD and Arlington, VA – please inform a representative when scheduling an appointment if you’d prefer a particular location.
You may contact Dr. Cannova via email.
This e-mail account is checked and responded to by Dr. Cannova’s medical assistant, Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This email WILL NOT be checked during evenings, weekends or holidays. Messages can also be sent through our Patient Portal.
This e-mail is not intended for emergencies or time-sensitive issues. Your message will typically receive a response within 48 hours. We appreciate your patience.
Surgery Scheduling for Dr. Cannova: Contact Stephanie Busch – by email or call (240) 482-2403.
Please note, if you have an urgent medical issue or other urgent matter please call the main office at (301) 530-1010. An on-call doctor is available at this number during evenings, weekends and holidays.
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