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.

First and foremost Dr. Wolff and his team to include his fantastic PA Grey Davenport were…read moregregarious, empathetic, responsive and most importantly exceedingly proficient in their craft. I have dealt with bilateral hip pain for 4 years without proper diagnosis. Dr. Wolff knew what was wrong in 5 minutes of my exam. I had a right Hip Arthroscopy for FAI with Labrum Reconstruction on 4-19-2024. Immediately after surgery my hip pain was gone and the recovery was a breeze. I do not know if I am the exception but I was walking without crutches by day 11-12 without any issues. If you need any hip procedure in the DMV Dr. Wolff and his team are without exception the best Orthopedic Surgical Group around! Highly recommend!

I Had hip labrum reconstructive surgery with Dr. Wolffe, and for over a year he insisted that the…read moreongoing pain in my hip was due to inflammation. I went back to him every 2 to 3 months for that year explaining to him that I was diligent with my physical therapy and taking the medication he told me to take, and yet the hip wasn't getting any better. But He continued to insist it was ongoing inflammation for over a year. Since he wasn't willing to consider what else it might be or offer any other solutions to help me, I went out and got a second opinion. So I saw another surgeon, and after he operated on me, he determined that I had extensive scarring inside my hip binding the hip flexor muscles to the hip capsule. After he removed all the scar tissue from my hip, it was much better and pain free. Dr. Wolff refused to consider that anything else may be going on, and so he wasn't able to help me. While a nice man, I found that he was rushed during our appointments and he wasn't always in the moment. So I don't feel he was always listening to what I had to say. Regardless, him continuing to insist my pain was due to inflammation for an entire year wasn't really him thinking about what else the problem might be or to consider other solutions.

As Michael's wife, I have watched him deal with this hip pain for most of our 33 years of marriage…read more I've seen how much it affected the way he walked, what he could do, and just his everyday life. More than anything, I wanted him to finally have a real chance to get out of pain. Traveling from California to Maryland for surgery was a big decision. Michael has been an attorney in San Diego for decades and knows many of the top surgeons here, so going across the country was not something we took lightly. The doctors we saw here were talking about a much bigger open surgery. My husband, being my husband, had an enormous list of questions. A lot of the answers were already available in the information Dr. Christoforetti had put together, and his physician's assistant, Brian, answered many of the others. When we met with Dr. Christoforetti, he carefully went through everything with us and never made us feel rushed, even with Michael's never-ending list. One of the things that made me feel much better was understanding that doing the surgery through small openings did not mean he could see less. With the camera, he could actually get a very detailed view of what was going on and repair what he found without putting Michael through the much larger open surgery that had been discussed. Over the years, Michael tried just about every type of treatment available -- injections, physical therapy, and other non-surgical treatments -- without lasting relief. It meant so much to me that Dr. Christoforetti was finally trying to fix the actual problem instead of just treating the pain again. As a wife, there is a different kind of trust involved. Michael had to trust the surgeon operating on him. I had to trust the person I was handing my husband over to. Dr. Christoforetti made that easy. I felt that he truly cared about Michael and treated him the way you would want someone to treat a member of your own family. His whole team was wonderful to us. Being so far from home made both of us nervous, and having a direct number to Brian, his physician's assistant, gave us a lot of comfort. Dr. Christoforetti, if you ever make it to California, there will always be a place for you at our table. You took such wonderful care of my husband, and I would love the chance to return the kindness by making you the best home-cooked Persian meal of your life.

I like how easy it was to make appointments and how accommodating and friendly the office staff has…read morebeen. For the past two visits, both appointments have been nearly all on-time, which I appreciate. The facility also has an in-house X-ray technician and machine, which cuts down on time. I can't emphasize on how much I really appreciate the aspect of how efficient the entire team there works. As strange as it may sound, I couldn't help but to feel like I am guilty of wasting everyone's time there, and I felt rushed and flushed out of there quickly. Yes, I love physicians who are on time and the office so efficient that I waltz out of there happy and ready to get on with the rest of my day. Maybe it's just me who felt bad about the reasons and cause of issues I have presented and I felt like there's really nothing anyone can do about it. Maybe I should just call it disappointment. I'm not sure. Whatever the case is, I will just go back to my regular orthopedic office I've come accustomed to.

If you need honest and skilled care for any kind of orthopedic injury, then Dr. Kessous is the man…read morefor you. He's not here to rush you into surgery or make you do things that are risky or untested. He diagnoses the problem and gives you the options. His ability to explain your situation clearly is unparalleled and having the facts handy is priceless. Getting an appointment at any of his locations is easy through the website which is a huge bonus.

From the owner: Accidents happen. And when they do, our staff is here to take care of you. Whether you are a…read moreprofessional athlete, a weekend warrior, a recreational runner or biker, a dancer, or a pee wee athlete, we will assist you in a professional and compassionate manner. Sports Medicine is a specialty of a medicine that relates to sports injury, sports nutrition, sports training and exercise, so of course, many of our patients are athletes. However, we also help treat musculoskeletal injuries and conditions in non-athletes. We place great emphasis on the doctor-patient relationship and treat our patients with respect, compassion, and confidentiality. If you suffer from foot pain, joint pain or back pain, we may be able to find a treatment that's right for you. X-Ray and advance imaging performed on-site.

I texted this to a friend of mine who I recommended see Dr. Annunziata after a biking accident. I…read morefigured that I would post it here as well. "I remember how important it was to me and I figure you feel the same. I am grateful to have seen a dr that knew in one case (my knees) to go with physical therapy and no surgery, even after an extended and difficult time, but then to know to perform surgery on my shoulder and make it better than it was before. " Thanks Doc - I am forever grateful. (knees are great, throwing fastballs again - with the kids)

Dr. Annunziata's office staff were all very professional and friendly. They checked the…read moreregistration paper to ensure the information was completed. The nurse and the x-ray technician explained what needed to be done very step of the way. Dr. Annunziata was professional, personable and knowledgeable. I took out a star on the rating because it was very difficult to park at this office location. It took about 25 minutes to park (in the garage) and another 15 to get out. If you need to see him in the Arlington office, plan to arrive early so you have time to find a parking space.

WOW, WHAT A SURGEON! I experienced a lot of pain in my right ankle. Dr Schipper diagnosed the…read moreproblem and said my ankle was in very bad shape. He had to perform 2 surgeries to remedy the problem. Today, thank God, I am pain free. I highly recommend Dr Schipper for anyone Orthopedic care. He get an A+ for surgery. Also, Dr Schipper treats his patients with the upmost care!

I had a bunionectomy on my left foot with Dr. Oliver Schipper, and my experience was absolutely…read moreamazing from start to finish. I previously had the same surgery on my right foot with a different orthopedic surgeon, and the recovery was extremely long and painful. Because of that experience, I was honestly nervous going into this procedure. However, Dr. Schipper completely changed my expectations. I experienced minimal pain and very little swelling, and the healing process was fast and smooth. The incision work was excellent -- only three small incisions that healed beautifully. The difference in recovery compared to my prior surgery was night and day. Dr. Schipper is not only highly skilled but also very kind and reassuring. He takes time to explain everything and makes you feel prepared and comfortable before surgery. The office staff is also wonderful -- responsive, organized, and supportive throughout the entire process. You can truly tell he is very experienced in this procedure. I've even referred people I know to him, and they've had great outcomes as well. If I ever needed this surgery again, I would choose Dr. Schipper without hesitation. I highly recommend him. Terry

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.

Dr. Goldstein is NOT a doctor who knows the problem before hearing the issue; thank goodness for…read morethis. He is, however, a patient, open-minded, and genuinely concerned physician (and also an orthopedic surgeon, not a podiatrist - Yelp needs to update their drop-down lists!!!), and the best foot doctor (I've seen a few over the years...) I know of in the area.

Dr. Goldstein is solid and helped talk me out of wasting time and money seeing a chiropractor…read more Turns out, my back problem was not severe and it went away fairly soon after the visit. He's not against alternative therapies, but he helped me understand my particular situation didn't need it. He definitely cares about his patients and takes time to understand their problems. I may upgrade this to 5 stars after I see him again for a problem with my foot.

Dr Unger is a terrific surgeon but he is also a man of few words…read more The surgery is now performed at a doctor-owned surgical facility in Bethesda. The practice appears to me to be a well-oiled office. Doctors work well with physical therapists. Surgery is surgery. There is pain involved. But if you need surgery, I recommend Dr . Unger and his group.

Nov 2021 - Bike accident resulting in "skier's thumb" aka torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). I…read moresaw a MedStar orthopedist in Jan/Feb who X-rayed it said it was torn but would heal. It didn't get better, so I saw Dr. Pan (OrthoVirginia) in April 2022. She ordered an MRI, said my ligament was string-thin, and strongly recommended surgery asap. This would've been expensive and inconvenient, so I visited WOSM in June 2022 for a 3rd opinion. Dr. Barth explained that the MRI showed my ligament is fine (acknowledging that the joint was still a little swollen and achy), and for some reason UCL injuries can take a year to fully recover. He said we could revisit surgery that fall if it's still problematic. I almost teared up with relief that I could avoid surgery (and that he was not a profit-seeking surgeon). Patience paid off, as I now have full strength, range of motion, and only occasional sensitivity at the extremes. I suspect lingering issues would have been worse if I had surgery.

Dr Petruccelli took the time to clearly explain my injury and course and of action. He also is…read moreamazing at giving injections.

Dr Gabriel Petruccelli is one of the best Ortho surgeons around and he has a great bedside manner…read morewhich is rare in surgeons! He shows you the X-rays , educates you and follows up diligently so you can see what is happening. He is always available to answer all questions. I also had a friend (over 60) who had a complete shoulder replacement. My friend showed me the X-rays and demonstrated how his shoulder works now - truly a miracle! He has completely recovered and has full use of his shoulder so he can do what he wants to do again. He followed through with all physical therapy but attributes the success to Dr. Petruccelli's skill as a surgeon.