Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
John J Christoforetti, MD FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 15 years of experience treating hip, shoulder and knee injuries with arthroscopic surgery using evidence-based, patient-centered conservative and surgical methods. His patients include active professional, collegiate, Olympic and high school athletes and adult and adolescent patients pursuing active-lifestyles. A native of Pittsburgh, he completed undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame and medical school and orthopaedic surgery training at Georgetown University, where he served as Chief Resident in 2006. He completed his fellowship training at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas and began the practice of academic orthopedic surgery in Pittsburgh in 2007 where he actively trained over 40 residents and fellows. In 2019 his contributions to the field and service to patients from around the world led to his recruitment to Dallas/Fort Worth where he joined the leadership team at Texas Health Sports Medicine. In 2023 he returned to the mid-Atlantic to join the team of experts at the Maryland Orthopedic Specialists division of the Centers for Advanced Orthopedics. His outside interests include spending time with family, boating, surfing, skiing, and travel.
Dr. Christoforetti’s unique research and leadership contributions to the field of orthopedics have been recognized by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (Aircast Award for Clinical Science), the Arthroscopy Association of North America (Master Instructor, Steven Snyder Award for Education), the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (Society President, 2024). He is a founding of the MASH Studygroup and has authored over 40 original peer-reviewed publications. He has been quoted in The Atlantic and delivered invited lectures in over 10 countries.
He is a member of the Professional Soccer Physician’s Society and served as the team physician for Major League Soccer (FC Dallas: 2019-2023), CONCACAF Gold Cup, SheBelieves Cup, and the FCS National Championship Football Game (’20-’23). Past team physician roles include: Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB; Pittsburgh Riverhounds USL (2012-2019); Washington Wild Things (’07-’08); Colorado Rockies (’06-’07). He is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery for the Drexel University College of Medicine and past leadership roles include: Director: Center for Athlete’s Hip, Texas Health Sports Medicine (2019-2023), Director, Center for Athletic Hip Injury, Allegheny Health Network (2012-2019).
Whether they need surgery or less invasive treatment options, patients should feel confident with their orthopedic surgeon. As a top orthopedist and sports medicine physician selected in Washingtonian Magazine, James S. Gardiner, MD, cares for men and women at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Maryland Orthopedic Specialists Division in Bethesda, Rockville, and Germantown, Maryland.
After finishing his undergraduate studies at Boston College, Dr. Gardiner went directly into medical school. He completed his medical degree at Georgetown Medical School in Washington, DC, followed by his orthopedic residency training and sports medicine fellowship at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. To further specialize in his field, Dr. Gardiner earned his board certifications in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.
Dr. Gardiner specializes in all aspects of sports medicine and focuses on shoulder and knee surgeries, including partial and total knee replacements. He is on staff at Suburban Hospital, Shady Grove Hospital, and The Surgery Center of Chevy Chase, all in southern Maryland. Dr. Gardiner also serves as the team physician at Seneca Valley High School and stays involved in the care of athletes at several other local high schools.
When Dr. Gardiner isn’t in the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children. He's an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, skier, and cyclist. Dr. Gardiner also plays golf and tennis.
Patients of Dr. Gardiner commend his caring bedside manner and thorough explanation of treatment options. Dr. Gardiner is currently accepting new patients.
For athletes or those who are physically active, quickly getting through an injury is essential. At The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Maryland Orthopedic Specialists Division, adult, teen, and pediatric athletes can get treatment from Dr. Christopher S. Raffo, who works out of both the Bethesda, Rockville, and Germantown, Maryland, locations.
After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, Dr. Raffo attended medical school at the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He stayed at Georgetown University Hospital for his residency training in orthopedic surgery, where he was chief resident. Dr. Raffo completed additional fellowship training in advanced arthroscopic techniques for shoulder and knee surgery at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.
As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, as well as a board-certified sports medicine practitioner, Dr. Raffo is known for working with athletes. Over the years, he has spent time caring for members of the Washington Redskins, DC United, Georgetown Hoyas, and numerous high school teams.
While Dr. Raffo is an expert at diagnosing and treating all types of orthopedic issues, he specializes in shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle injuries. Many of his surgical treatments involve minimally invasive arthroscopic repairs, including rotator cuff and meniscus tear procedures.
Dr. Raffo understands the importance of athletic rehabilitation and works closely with the physical therapy team to ensure each patient gets the care and treatment they need. Whether a patient has an old injury, an undiagnosed pain-causing condition, or a new injury, Dr. Raffo welcomes new patients to the practice.
Ojedapo Ojeyemi, MD, is a key part of the orthopedic surgical team at Orthopedic & Wellness, with offices in Frederick, Waldorf, and Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Ojeyemi is a highly sought-after doctor dedicated to improving the quality of his patients’ lives and providing them the very best care possible.
Dr. Ojeyemi graduated with honors from Stony Brook University in Long Island, New York, with a bachelor’s degree. He earned his medical degree at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn. He completed his residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, where he trained in orthopedics. At the renowned Texas Medical Center in Houston, Dr. Ojeyemi completed a fellowship in spinal medicine.
He’s also held academic clinical appointments at Howard University Hospital, where he was involved in patient care and with medical student and resident education and research.
Dr. Ojeyemi is passionate about developing the latest techniques in minimally invasive spinal procedures while removing the pain source from degenerated spines. He’s proud to be an active member of renowned medical societies, including the North Atlantic Spine Society, AOSpine, the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Committed to finding alternatives to traditional open spinal surgeries, Dr. Ojeyemi specializes in endoscopic and laser thermodiskoplasty, and motion preservation and percutaneous fusion. He regularly performs orthopedic trauma surgery, sports medicine, hand and foot surgery, and complex open and minimally invasive spinal procedures.
Dr. Ojeyemi lectures worldwide on minimally invasive spinal techniques. When he’s not at Orthopedic & Wellness, Dr. Ojeyemi travels to African countries like Nigeria to do humanitarian medical work. On these missions, he and his compassionate team provide advanced orthopedic care to trauma survivors and children with deformities.
Fellowship, AMERICAN College of Surgeons, Active Member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle society; Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics/Johns Hopkins medical school in Baltimore Maryland; Medical License/District of Columbia#6154 active; Medical License/Maryland# D0021599/active; Assistant Professor of Orthopedics/HOWARD University School of Medicine, retired; recertified 1983 in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery; Chief of Orthopedic Division/Level 1 Trauma Service, District of Columbia General Hospital until year 2000; Inventor: patent for extra medullary rod for long bone fractures, minimum invasion osteosynthesis [MIP O]; Marquis Who's Who publication board; Who's Who in America 2008; Who's Who in the World 2013 and 2014
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Dr. Guidi is the Co-Director of our Regenerative Medicine group, RegenMD, which is an Orthobiologics Sports Medicine Center that offers a wide range of Regenerative options of treatment.
Dr. Guidi completed his undergraduate schooling at Bucknell University as Magna Cum Laude in 1982. He began medical school at Albany Medical College of Union University where he was in the top tier of his class as Cum Laude.
Following the attainment of his MD at Albany Medical, Dr. Guidi enrolled at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, in order to accomplish his internship of medicine. He soon after went on to his Orthopedic Residency at the Hospital of Joint Diseases in New York, NY and then Sports Medicine Fellowship at Georgetown University’s Arlington Hospital and the Virginia Sports Medicine Institute from 1992-1993.
Dr. Guidi has been in the DMV area for over 25 years treating patients as a Certified Physician on the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. He has worked alongside physicians with many of the areas high schools, Washington Redskins, and the U.S. Military. His past experiences have led him on an incredible journey of exponential knowledge of Regenerative Sports Medicine, that is at the forefront of treatment across the entire world.
At The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Maryland Orthopedic Specialists Division, patients can meet with Peter G. Fitzgibbons, MD, who specializes in hand and upper extremity orthopedic treatments. Dr. Fitzgibbons cares for men and women throughout Bethesda, Rockville, and Germantown, Maryland.
After completing his undergraduate studies at Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Fitzgibbons obtained his medical degree program from a combined program at Dartmouth Medical School and Brown Medical School in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Fitzgibbons stayed at Brown University to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery as well as his fellowship in orthopedic trauma. He returned to Harvard for a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery to gain further experience in his specialty.
Dr. Fitzgibbons is a highly regarded orthopedic surgeon who performs a wide variety of advanced procedures. Patients come to him for issues with trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and other bone, tendon, and nerve injuries that affect the upper extremities. As a board-certified physician in orthopedic surgery and surgery of the hand, Dr. Fitzgibbons can diagnose and treat the most complex conditions.
Dr. Fitzgibbons dedicates time to his patients, educating them on their condition and ensuring that he is available by phone or email for questions or concerns after office visits or surgery. He ensures that each patient understands all the available treatment options thoroughly, which allows patients to become more involved in their treatment plan.
Dr. Fitzgibbons is currently accepting new patients.
Whether they need surgery or less invasive treatment options, patients should feel confident with their orthopedic surgeon. As a top orthopedist and sports medicine physician selected in Washingtonian Magazine, James S. Gardiner, MD, cares for men and women at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Maryland Orthopedic Specialists Division in Bethesda, Rockville, and Germantown, Maryland.
After finishing his undergraduate studies at Boston College, Dr. Gardiner went directly into medical school. He completed his medical degree at Georgetown Medical School in Washington, DC, followed by his orthopedic residency training and sports medicine fellowship at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. To further specialize in his field, Dr. Gardiner earned his board certifications in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.
Dr. Gardiner specializes in all aspects of sports medicine and focuses on shoulder and knee surgeries, including partial and total knee replacements. He is on staff at Suburban Hospital, Shady Grove Hospital, and The Surgery Center of Chevy Chase, all in southern Maryland. Dr. Gardiner also serves as the team physician at Seneca Valley High School and stays involved in the care of athletes at several other local high schools.
When Dr. Gardiner isn’t in the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children. He's an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, skier, and cyclist. Dr. Gardiner also plays golf and tennis.
Patients of Dr. Gardiner commend his caring bedside manner and thorough explanation of treatment options. Dr. Gardiner is currently accepting new patients.
For athletes or those who are physically active, quickly getting through an injury is essential. At The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Maryland Orthopedic Specialists Division, adult, teen, and pediatric athletes can get treatment from Dr. Christopher S. Raffo, who works out of both the Bethesda, Rockville, and Germantown, Maryland, locations.
After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, Dr. Raffo attended medical school at the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He stayed at Georgetown University Hospital for his residency training in orthopedic surgery, where he was chief resident. Dr. Raffo completed additional fellowship training in advanced arthroscopic techniques for shoulder and knee surgery at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.
As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, as well as a board-certified sports medicine practitioner, Dr. Raffo is known for working with athletes. Over the years, he has spent time caring for members of the Washington Redskins, DC United, Georgetown Hoyas, and numerous high school teams.
While Dr. Raffo is an expert at diagnosing and treating all types of orthopedic issues, he specializes in shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle injuries. Many of his surgical treatments involve minimally invasive arthroscopic repairs, including rotator cuff and meniscus tear procedures.
Dr. Raffo understands the importance of athletic rehabilitation and works closely with the physical therapy team to ensure each patient gets the care and treatment they need. Whether a patient has an old injury, an undiagnosed pain-causing condition, or a new injury, Dr. Raffo welcomes new patients to the practice.
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