Biography
Suzanne J. Walters, MD
Dr. Suzanne Jaffe Walters holds a BA from Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, where she lettered in both swimming and tennis and graduated in 3 years. She moved to NYC where she received a MS in Biochemical Nutrition from Columbia University. She received her medical degree from MCP-Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and stayed on to complete her Residency at MCP- Hahnemann as well. She then went on to complete fellowships in Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine at Harvard’s Boston Children’s Hospital, and Pediatric Orthopaedics at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Walters is board certified in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, and formerly served as the Director of Sports Medicine at Children’s National Medical Center. She has co-authored articles in her field, served as speaker in numerous symposiums, and has been a member of the esteemed ROCK (Research in OsteoChondritis of the Knee) study group. Dr. Walters has over 15 years of experience taking care of athletes of all ages and has a particular interest in taking care of the young athlete. She specializes in minimally invasive techniques in both the knee and shoulder. She is conservative in her approach, treating nonsurgical and surgical issues, and strives to educate her patients and their parents so that informed decisions can be made. Dr. Walters maintains her own rigorous sports schedule, as well as that of her two young daughters. She continues to compete as a Masters swimmer and enjoys watching from the sidelines as her daughters compete in both swimming and tennis.
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Women’s Sports Medicine
Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine
Minimally Invasive / Arthroscopic Surgery
Pediatric Fracture Care
COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED:
Knees:
ACL Tears (Including Physeal Sparing Reconstruction)
Meniscal Tear
Discoid Meniscus
Cartilage Injuries
Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions
Osteochondral Injuries
Patellar Dislocations
Runner’s Knee/ Patellofemoral Pain
Knee Pain
Muscle strain
Shoulders:
Shoulder Dislocations
Labral Tears
Little Leaguer’s Shoulder
Shoulder Pain
Sports Medicine:
Overuse issues
Stress Fractures
Pediatric Orthopaedics:
Fracture Care
Physeal (Growth Plate) Injuries
Privileges:
Dr. Walters performs surgery at the Virginia Hospital Center, Advanced Surgery Center of Bethesda, Reston Surgery Center, Reston Surgery Center, Mid-Atlantic Surgery Center



UNDERGRADUATE
Brandeis University,
Waltham, MA
GRADUATE
Columbia University,
New York, NY
MEDICAL SCHOOL
MCP-Hahnemann University Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA
RESIDENCY
Orthopaedic Surgery, MCP-Hahnemann University Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA
FELLOWSHIP
Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine, Harvard/Boston Children’s Hospital,
Boston, MA
Pediatric Orthopadics, Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore, MD
PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- PRISM (Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine)- Founding Member
- ROCK (Research in OsteoChondritis of the Knee) Group-Invited Memeber
- AAOS.AAP- OCD Review Committee
Contact Details
You may contact Dr. Walters via email.
This e-mail account is checked and responded to by Dr. Walters’ 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. Walters: Contact Hannah Kang – by email or call (240) 482-3118.
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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