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    Usman Zahir, MD

    5.0 (2 reviews)
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    Joshua Martin, MD

    Joshua Martin, MD

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Dr. Josh Martin is excellent. He did MFAT injections for multiple arthritis joints in my body and a…read morecouple of tendon issues. Also, he helped diagnose the issue with one of my knees (loose bone fragment) and with one of my feet. His use of ultrasound is extremely helpful. He is also giving me Shockwave therapy for my feet. He listens carefully, does excellent exploration of underlying issues, and provides very good care. He is very willing to help; he has never made me feel rushed for time.

    I've been seeing Dr. Martin after an injury where my previous orthopedic surgeon had left the…read morestate. I did some homework on Dr. Martin's background, and while I was looking for someone more in the field of classic pain management, he seemed to have the appropriate skills, and was willing to see me on (short notice) with an open mind. At first glance, Dr. Martin is part of a very busy practice so I was worried about his not taking the time to listen but was pleasantly surprised there. He listened, digested my data, answered a salvo of a dozen or so questions I had for him and did not hold back details which is what I look for. Another interesting thing about him is how he augments his eyes and hands with a sonogram device, and he's a purist on that (he does his own sonograms). This was a big twist for me. My previous pain management specialist was more of a drive-by feel physician, but it seems Dr. Martin uses this tool as a very interesting safeguard and targeting system, again, all good. The other interesting thing is Dr. Martin's core skills, which seem to be heavily baked around kinetics (kinesics?). This added an interesting perspective in how he looks at the areas he treats not as static body parts and he heavily take into account how muscles move and pull on other things that can cause issues.

    Joseph R O'Brien, MD - Failed lumbar fusion

    Joseph R O'Brien, MD

    2.9(15 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Anybody who has had significant back/spine issues can tell you there's no clear path out of the pit…read moreof despair that is constant pain and inability to live an active, full life. And there's a bit of luck involved -- finding the right doctor, selecting the right treatments or surgery, and with the latter hoping you're not going to be among the % of people whose surgery is unsuccessful. There are reviews on here from people who no doubt were on the wrong side of that, and it's awful. Maybe something went wrong, maybe they were among the tough cases that Dr. O'Brien takes on despite the risks involved. But my experience was different. Dr. O'Brien was the right surgeon, with the right surgery (lumbar disc replacement) that ended my several years of agony and dread of lifelong disability. I had a previous surgery with another doctor, which did not fix the problem. Disc replacement was an absolute godsend and Dr. O'Brien and his team performed mine flawlessly -- plus his office was able to get insurance to pay for it, which was not easy (and not available to everyone, sadly). ADR is a difficult surgery -- there aren't many doctors who perform it regularly, let alone consider it a strength/specialty. But Dr. O does. I conducted extensive research prior to my surgery and he's among the top 2-3 docs for ADR in the D.C. area. If you're a good candidate for ADR, don't hesitate -- it's a way better choice than a fusion. There's a Facebook group you can search for, where you can learn more from actual patients. Just choose your surgeon wisely.

    My life continues to be one of constant nerve pain, burning, throbbing, forever weak right leg. And…read moreI get a letter from him stating I am no longer welcome as a patient at OrthoBethesda. I fired him first.

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    Ira Fisch, MD

    Ira Fisch, MD

    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Dr. Fisch of the OrthoBethesda practice provides highly professional care and attention to his…read morepatients' well being. He has a superb "bedside manner", and a few hours after a recent surgery for Sciatica pain, he called me personally to check in on me. Unlike some doctors that rush to surgery before it is called for, Dr. Fisch employs a systematic approach to back pain that starts with physical therapy, progressing to epidural injections, and finally proceeding to surgery if all else fails to quell the pain. I highly recommend Dr. Fisch to anyone suffering from Sciatica.

    I've seen Dr. Ira Fisch for several years now. I give this MD an A++++. When I first met him for…read moreback pain this doctor was very thorough in his assessment and diagnosis. BUT the most important and helpful recommendation he gave me was that I needed to lose weight to help myself. It's NOT just the doctor who helps but the patient MUST help themselves as well. Patients need to be apart of the team of healing. When Dr. Fisch recommended for me to lose weight it hurt me emotionally, BUT I knew it was the truth. Since then I've lost approximately 91 lbs. I did 2 cycling centuries last year, 2020, and I'm training for 2 triathlons and a Spartan for this year, 2021. I had the privilege recently to thank him. Patients may not want to hear the truth but doctors need to be upfront and tell it like it is. Dr. Fisch wants his patients to be apart of trying to make them feel better. He can't do it alone. This surgeon is top notch!!!

    Maryland Orthopedic Specialists - James S. Gardiner, M.D.

    Maryland Orthopedic Specialists

    3.5(26 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    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.

    I needed foot surgery, I was referred by another podiatrist because he felt that the surgery was…read moretoo complicated for him. I was sent to Dr Feldman. He was very confident that he could give do the surgery and improve my quality of life as it pertained to my foot pain and issues. I am going to be honest, there was a good amount of work done to my foot. Repair a plantar plate, fix a mild bunion, and remove 2 neuromas. He said he needed to shorten the second toe. I did everything that he told me to do. I did physical therapy in his office for the full recommended time. I went every week wearing 2 masks in a crowded office. I did all recommendations...Alex Brinlee my PT was excellent. However, Dr Feldman kept pushing the goalpost when I was not pain-free with the right amount of mobility in my foot. First, it was, give it 3 or 4 months....then, it takes at least 6 months, then, 9 months I am sure it will be better, and finally, this usually takes a year...Well, we are about 1.5 years post and my second toe doesn't move, the pain barefoot is the same or worse and I STILL can only wear sneakers comfortably. I cannot WEAR a small wedge or simple ONE inch heel. He said that I would be able to wear better shoes and was VERY confident. One visit that I had where I was complaining about my pain and the thickness on my foot, he ASSURED me that the thickness GOES AWAY and also told me that my x-ray was beautiful. Hmmm...Oh, I am glad my x-ray looks so lovely but how about you acknowledge how the PATIENT feels? I definitely felt he was being extremely arrogant. So, as time has gone on, I am very grateful that I can walk. I am grateful that I have my foot! But not happy with the outcome of my surgery. I did NOT want to post this review, but I wrote Dr Feldman a letter letting him know of my displeasure. Of course, he did NOT respond to me. That in itself speaks volumes. I want say that while I do NOT think that Dr. Feldman did anything WRONG. It just happened but his arrogance and lack of solutions are what is disappointing. Oh, let me not forget to mention that he recommended that I "protect my investment" by purchasing $300 custom insoles that HURT SO MUCH I CANNOT WEAR them. A total waste of money. Think twice about going to this practice!!!! Is this the type of doctor you want? Arrogance and no offering of better solutions to what a patient considers a FAILED surgery?

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