Dr. Bobrow was the fourth "top" DC total-knee-replacement surgeons I interviewed in January of this…read moreyear. He was the only of the four that took seriously my fears based on my significant pre-existent condition (beside my deeply arthritic right knee: significant atrophy of all my right leg muscles stemming complications from the removal from the back of my right thigh of a 10 pound, benign tumor when I was 13. Only Dr. Bobrow of the four candidate surgeons had me disrobe to my briefs, and actually examined my entire right leg, including touching it (!). He then told me in detail how my TKR would be somewhat more complicated than usual, and ordered a few tests (e.g., leg/blood circulation) to ensure that my leg was "up to" the surgery. Dr. Bobrow and his excellent team did a great job. My real work began the day after surgery, when the meds wore off, and I was immediately thrust into intense (and initially (three weeks) quite painful) PT, conducted by the experts at ED&A Therapy, located conveniently next door to Dr. B' offices at Summit Orthopedics. By week 4, I was walking without assistance -- but the real benefit was that I awoke each morning to the repeated good news of there being absolutely no pain in my right knee. I'm now 3 months plus, I am walking strong and even, and my atrophied right leg muscles have returned, though I still have a long ways to go! I feel every day something I haven't felt in many years: strong and completely symmetrical. I won't dwell on the pain, frustrations, and hard emotions I experienced in the early weeks -- for a surgery as serious as this, these really have to be expected. The team ensures you have access throughout your recovery to the medication needed to manage your physical pain. Dr. B's office staff is competent, cordial and helpful -- but one must expect that he/she will experience some hiccups with processing and paperwork, and some extended waiting periods beyond the promised appointment time. But this is truly minor stuff. Though he has been doing TKRs and other procedures for some time, Dr. Bobrow comes across as excited with and enthused about his work. Being able to vanquish the constant, often searing pain that comes with an arthritic knee -- now, that's a great talent! I give Dr. Bobrow and his team my highest recommendation for TKR.

My mother recently had knee replacement surgery performed by Dr Bobrow. While he's seemingly a…read moretalented surgeon, I have little positive to say about the after-care program. It seems that Dr. B feels his job is done when the incision is stitched. He departed on vacation shortly after performing the operation and never reached out to determine how my mom was doing (not terribly well). I would urge anyone researching surgeons to look closely at the follow-up regimen, a vital but often inferior piece of American medicine.

Dr. Siram is an outstanding orthopedic surgeon. During my initial consultation he reviewed my…read moremedical records and discussed treatment options. His imaging diagnosis convinced me of the importance to move forward with hip replacement surgery. Summit Orthopedics works closely with Sibley Hospital so I was able to schedule a Monday morning surgery and overnight stay at the hospital. The Nurse Navigator Supervisor at Sibley provided information on Pre-Op procedures and an appointment with Sarah, Summit's Nurse Practitioner, involved a review of the surgical procedures and the list of medications with a review of frequency. Dr. Siram brought together a great surgical team comprised of the Sibley Hospital Orthopedic doctors and nursing staff and an anaesthesiologist. The first nurse assigned to my post-Op care placed top priority on Pain Control and coordinated a meeting with In-House PT/OT Team to review and practice the Post-Operative exercises. I completed 2 weeks of In-Home physical therapy with Potomac Home Health Care, affiliated with Johns Hopkins and Sibley. The PT specialist was exceptional: checked vitals; reviewed my medications; provided a home exercise plan that helped me to begin walking with and without a cane, before starting In Office Post-Op PT. I would strongly recommend the Dr. Siram | Sibley Orthopedic Team.

Dr Siram is a gifted doctor. I had experience with him when he was an orthopedic resident. I had…read moreTKA with him 8 months ago at Sibley Hospital. Very good experience. My problem is aftercare. It has been about 8 months and I was doing great until 2 days ago. I started having pain in the back of my knee and calf. I started taking aspirin to help if it was a clot. The office will not give an appointment until mid October and today is September 10. I will utilize urgent care or go to the ER if it persists. I am concerned about infection. They transferring my telephone call to a different department. I said what seeing his PA but apparently you can't do that. I recommend the surgeon but not the follow up. Ps my primary doctor will fit me in tomorrow unlike my surgeon's office.

Sometimes, it is the people behind the scenes, that make all the difference in the world. I want to…read moregive a huge shoutout and thank you, to Stacey in the call center. She is just the nicest, kindest person ever. Stacey, advised me to go to the urgent care center when I couldn't get in to see an orthopedic doctor before the weekend. She even helped me find a good one. Then, when an appointment opened up, she called me and booked the appointment for me at Ortho Bethesda. Stacey, you are an angel. I went to see Dr. Gazdag and he was wonderful. He was funny and an excellent professional. We took more X-rays, so if you see a light in Rockville, it is just me glowing at night. I am in a boot and a cane, but no surgery needed. Amen! The people who work with Dr. Gazdag and Ortho Bethesda were awesome. They were very nice and helpful. I got great care and I have respect for the office. And, thank you, Stacey for making sure I was taken care of.

More than 1hr long wait. Poorly managed office. Never saw the physician. I walked up and left. They…read moreneed to be more respectful of our time. This isn't worth it.

The staff is always friendly and efficient. The entire team at the office displayed a high level of…read moreprofessionalism and made me feel comfortable throughout my multiple visit. Dr. Gowda was not only knowledgeable but also took the time to explain my surgery procedure and address all my questions and concerns. I'm still in the healing process after my surgery but with continued therapy I expect a full recovery. Thank you Dr. Gowda. Maurice D.

I went to Dr. A. Gowda. For a clean up of a shoulder injury. He never explain to me what his…read moredecision was to work on my shoulder. He ended up cutting my Bicep! After a month the Bicep ruptured. Long story short. He refused to re-attach it. And because the is only a three week window, I couldn't get another surgeon to fix it. For the rest of my life, I have to live with a deformed arm with 40% strenght lost! Do NOT go to this guy. They are the worst. And part of ambulance Chasers. He is no. Good. I will leave a picture of his work.

Dr. Siram is an outstanding orthopedic surgeon. During my initial consultation he reviewed my…read moremedical records and discussed treatment options. His imaging diagnosis convinced me of the importance to move forward with hip replacement surgery. Summit Orthopedics works closely with Sibley Hospital so I was able to schedule a Monday morning surgery and overnight stay at the hospital. The Nurse Navigator Supervisor at Sibley provided information on Pre-Op procedures and an appointment with Sarah, Summit's Nurse Practitioner, involved a review of the surgical procedures and the list of medications with a review of frequency. Dr. Siram brought together a great surgical team comprised of the Sibley Hospital Orthopedic doctors and nursing staff and an anaesthesiologist. The first nurse assigned to my post-Op care placed top priority on Pain Control and coordinated a meeting with In-House PT/OT Team to review and practice the Post-Operative exercises. I completed 2 weeks of In-Home physical therapy with Potomac Home Health Care, affiliated with Johns Hopkins and Sibley. The PT specialist was exceptional: checked vitals; reviewed my medications; provided a home exercise plan that helped me to begin walking with and without a cane, before starting In Office Post-Op PT. I would strongly recommend the Dr. Siram-Sibley Orthopedic Team.

they never answer phones so for ed to make appointment online. When I got there, they didn't have…read moreappointment despite registration process showed all onerous process completed.

I needed reconstructive wrist surgery within 3 days after my initial emergency care following a…read morebiking accident. Advanced Orthopedics was able to immediately get me into surgery with Dr Fitzgibbons. My wrist healed well. I also went to see him for a false trigger finger. He injected me with cortisone to see if he could straighten it , sent me for mri's, and also to occupational physical therap., i appreciate his expertise and honesty.

Dr. Fitzgibbons has made an impression on me as an incredibly thorough, attentive and dilligent…read moreprofessional. He treated my 12 year old son from diagnosis to operation to post-op with a lot of respect and care. In my experience, the combination of a very competent doctor with being finely atuned to the human aspect of things is a rare thing to find. My son is the kind of person that needs to know what is happening every step of the way, and Dr Fitzgibbons not only welcomed his questions (even in after hours), but also gave praise for his curiosity. Also, the post-op included a lot of difficulty handling pain, finding the right perscription, and getting it filled through insurance... And he was very solicitous and available to help with that very circuitous process too!

I had a wonderful experience at the Center for Brain and Spine…read more I'm glad that my primary physician referred me to this Center because I thought Dr. Amini was very knowledgeable and super professional. Unfortunately, my experiences with many physicians/specialists in the past have not been all that great because I got the sense that they were trying to rush me through the appointment. However, Dr. Amini took his time to read my medical records and listen to me while I discussed my symptoms. Unlike a few other specialists, he actually let me finish my thoughts before cutting me off with an answer. Also, he provided wonderful (maybe wonderful is the wrong word) about my lower back issues.

My 84 year old mother suffered with back pain for more than 20 years. Daunted by the radical…read moreprospect of spinal fusion, she put surgical options off. As the pain became intolerable and she saw her mobility decline dramatically, we sought surgical consults. Dr. Amini was our second consultation. Thoughtful, measured, and experienced in the extreme, while deeply concerned, we were prayerfully led to trust him my mother's care. He and his team are compassionate in addition to skillful. Her pre-surgical stenosis pain is non-existent. She is starting to drive again and has regained a great deal of her agility and confidence. Dr. Amini is clearly gifted and highly trained, as are many neuro-surgeons in the Medstar system. However, his most salient asset is his intentional, patient-oriented approach, and determination to treat his patients like he would want his family to be treated. As my mother said to him, "You restored my hope." Dr. Amini is an answer to our prayers and a primary reason why she is restarting a favorite pastime of walking 10,000 steps a day.

This is the worst PT unit I've used and I speak as one having done years of PT In the area . The…read morestaff uses a lot of trainees who are randomly called on during your session with the actual PT who seems to have several clients at one time and can't focus on you . The aides seem incompetent and often don't know what your warmup routine is or what you're there for, as if the information is not updated for your visit. Also, some of the therapists seem over aggressive in their treatments, and as an older patient I don't and can't do heavy weights and frankly I got worse going to my sessions. They also leave you unsupervised for gaps of time where no one can correct your form or take your heavy weight from you. The therapists also are always having in depth conversations about sports, their weekends, their lives, their pets, as they 'work' on you and seem unfocused and careless about their jobs. The front desk staff is also rude and disrespectful at times and there is always a backlog of patients waiting to be checked in! I came here because it's close to my house and i have used a doctor from this practice for years but I've now found other options for my treatment and PT!

This is an excellent practice. The physical therapists and assistants are amazing. However, the…read morefront desk experience has become absolutely brutal. Unprofessional. Uncaring. Untrained. I have never dealt with anything like it. We will continue to see Dr. Keeling, but we will never return to the physical therapy division of this practice because of their incompetence and inconsideration.