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Derek A. Kram, MD, FAAOS is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with extensive experience in General Orthopaedic Care, Knee Reconstruction and Sports Medicine. He has practiced for over twenty years at the Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA, with offices in Silver Spring, Rockville, and Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Kram provides a wide range of effective treatments, services and procedures. He specializes in knee replacement surgery, sports medicine, and arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder. He is a considerate and thorough Physician who spends time with each patient so that they can formulate an individualized treatment plan together in order to optimize the patient‘s outcome and recovery.
Dr. Kram graduated from Tufts University in Massachusetts in 1987 and the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York in 1991. He finished his residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York in 1996 before completing his fellowship in Knee Reconstruction and Sports Medicine at the Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic in Florida in 1997. During his fellowship, he acted as Assistant Team Doctor for the National Basketball Association’s Orlando Magic team, as well as the Assistant Team Doctor for the University of Central Florida’s football and basketball teams.
Dr. Kram has published multiple scientific articles and made presentations in general orthopaedics and the surgical treatment of arthritis. He also co-authored a textbook on the rehabilitation and treatment of fractures. Dr. Kram is an active member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
With a special interest and passion for sports and sports medicine, Dr. Kram volunteers his time coaching children’s sports teams. He also earned a black belt in karate, competes in two softball leagues, and enjoys skiing, golf, and fitness activities. Dr. Kram shares a similar passion for music, and he is often found at concerts and other live music venues.
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Dr. Derek Kram, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
19532 Doctors Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
Alexander Elahi, DC, MS, PSP, CCSP®, PPSC, provides primary spine care for patients with back and neck pain at Key Spine Care in Frederick, Maryland. He is one of Maryland's only ccertified primary spine practitioners (PSP) and one of only 300 worldwide.
Dr. Elahi began his education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Physics. After working as a high school physics teacher for several years, he continued his education at Logan University in Chesterfield, Missouri. His postgraduate studies include graduate coursework in Kinesiology, a master’s in sports science and rehabilitation, and a doctorate in Chiropractic.
Over his career, which now stretches over a decade, Dr. Elahi has been published in the prestigious Journal of Neurophysiology, led presentations and conference proceedings, and maintained membership in several professional associations and societies.
Currently, Dr. Elahi is a member of the Maryland Chiropractic Association and the American Chiropractic Association. He enjoys running, cycling, martial arts, and keeping up with the latest developments in modern spine treatments.
Dr. Alexander Elahi, DC
Chiropractor
186 Thomas Johnson Dr.
Suite 204,
Frederick, MD 21702
Austin Underwood, MD, specializes in sports medicine, nerve testing, and rehabilitation medicine. He treats patients at Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness in Sterling and South Riding, Virginia.
After graduating from medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., Dr. Underwood completed his residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) in Richmond, Virginia. The medical field of PM&R specializes in maximizing the performance of patients in both elite and everyday activities.
After residency training, Dr. Underwood completed his sports medicine fellowship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He has served as a team physician for high schools and universities, including the NCAA Division 1 TCU Horned Frogs and Longwood University Lancers.
Specific conditions which Dr. Underwood treats include (but are not limited to) acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, joint pain, tendonitis, sacroiliac disorders, back pain, sciatica, spine arthritis, disc disease, and nerve injuries. To treat these, he utilizes a range of specialized procedures, including epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, joint injections, trigger point injections, and regenerative medicine techniques such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. These procedures are performed in-house, utilizing x-ray and ultrasound guidance for pinpoint accuracy.
At Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness, Dr. Underwood’s interventional procedures offer additional non-surgical options to patients. His diagnostic testing will help patients determine the severity of injuries and identify conditions contributing to their pain.
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Dr. Underwood provides all of his medical treatment in-house!
Dr. James Underwood, MD
Physiatrist
21475 Ridgetop Circle
Suite 150
Sterling, VA 20166
Lisa Siddall, FNP- BC, joined Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness in October 2009. A family nurse practitioner, Lisa treats patients at Sterling and South Riding, Virginia.
Lisa earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. She continued her education with a family nurse practitioner program, earning her master's degree from the University of Phoenix in Honolulu, Hawaii, before serving five years of active duty in the United States Air Force.
Lisa specializes in treating all general orthopaedic conditions, specifically arthritis management. With over 20 years of nursing experience, she brings exceptional experience with orthopaedics and family care, only further broadening the range of services offered to her patients.
In addition to her work at Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness, Lisa is a member of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners and the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing. She is nationally certified through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Lisa Siddall, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
21475 Ridgetop Circle
Suite 150
Sterling, VA 20166
Randall S. Peyton, MD, is an award-winning, board-certified surgeon who has been practicing orthopaedics in the Northern Virginia area since 1995. Dedicated to delivering quality care, Dr. Peyton founded Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness with five convenient offices throughout Sterling and South Riding, Virginia.
A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Dr. Peyton obtained his medical degree from The Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia, before completing his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Peyton completed his fellowship training in adult reconstruction and total joint replacement at Rothman Orthopaedics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Over the past two decades, Dr. Peyton has helped thousands of patients achieve pain-free joint function. To help his patients achieve less postoperative pain and faster recoveries, Dr. Peyton has helped pioneer several tissue-sparing alternatives to traditional total joint replacement, such as the anterior hip approach and partial knee replacement.
In addition to his work at Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness, Dr. Peyton is proud to support the continued training of other orthopaedic surgeons, as well as the training of future orthopaedic surgeons. In 2016, Dr. Peyton created the practice's first fellowship program, which focuses on adult hip and knee reconstruction.
Frequently recognized by his patients and peers as a “Top Doctor,” Dr. Peyton has appeared in numerous publications, including Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Castle Connolly, and Virginia Living.
Dr. Peyton is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons (AAOS) and belongs to several professional organizations, including the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).
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Dr. Randall Peyton, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
21475 Ridgetop Circle
Suite 150
Sterling, VA 20166
Matthew H. Griffith, MD, is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to patients with sports injuries and disorders of the shoulder, upper extremity, and knee. He serves patients at Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness in Sterling, Virginia.
Dr. Griffith attended Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, for his undergraduate education and received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma.
He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery (Cornell University) in Ithaca, New York. Subsequently, he received fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard University) in Cambridge, Massachusets, where he served as an assistant team physician for the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, and Boston Bruins.
Dr. Griffith’s expertise includes minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. He also specializes in reconstructive surgery, including total shoulder and reverse shoulder replacements, and the utilization of noninvasive procedures for injuries, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.
From 2020-2022, Dr. Griffith was named a “Top Doctor,” in Virginia Living Magazine.
In addition to his work at Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness, Dr. Griffith is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Dr. Griffith is dedicated to caring for athletes in the area and is currently a team physician for the Potomac Falls Panthers and Park View Patriots high school football teams.
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Dr. Matthew Griffith, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
21475 Ridgetop Circle
Suite 150
Sterling, VA 20166
Elaine J. Ahillen, MD, is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to patients with disorders of the hand and upper extremity with non-operative and surgical treatments. She treats patients at Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness in Sterling, Virginia.
After attending the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, for her undergraduate education, Dr. Ahillen received her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Subsequently, she received fellowship training in hand surgery at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, Kentucky and fellowship training in sports medicine at TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Dr. Ahillen is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care for her patients with advanced techniques. Her expertise includes minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, hand, wrist, and elbow. She also specializes in reconstructive surgery for traumatic and arthritic conditions of the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Ahillen is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
In 2022, Dr. Ahillen was named a “Top Doctor” by Castle Connolly.
Dr. Ahillen is an active community volunteer and has a particular passion for therapeutic horse riding.
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Dr. Elaine Ahillen, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
21475 Ridgetop Circle
Suite 150
Sterling, VA 20166
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