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.
Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified foot and ankle podiatrist practicing at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Maryland Orthopedic Specialists Division, which has locations in Bethesda, Rockville, and Germantown, Maryland.
Originally from Potomac, Maryland, Dr. Feldman earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland in 1990. He then attended the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. Following completion in 1995, Dr. Feldman received advanced surgical training at St. Agnes Medical Center in Philadelphia. After two years of residency, Dr. Feldman became proficient in multiple areas of foot and ankle care, including pediatric disorders, diabetic limb salvage, and also foot and ankle reconstruction. Dr. Feldman has become increasingly interested in sports medicine in recent years. He has worked as a team physician for a local high school football team and is currently a part-time editor for the popular medical journal, The Physician and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Feldman has several publications in peer-reviewed journals and books, including The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Pediatric Foot and Ankle Surgery, and The American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine Review Text. He also participates in several residency training programs, including working with residents through the Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Feldman is active in The Bear Hug Foundation, a nonprofit which offers aid to developing nations in Central America. He traveled with The Bear Hug Foundation to El Salvador, where they provided medical treatment to individuals who otherwise do not have access to health care.
Outside of the office, Dr. Feldman is an avid athlete; he enjoys golfing, running, basketball and cycling. He is married and has two children.
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.
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).
Kimberly Matzie, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC.
Dr. Matzie was born and raised in Granby, Connecticut. She decided to pursue a career in medicine after undergoing an operation in her freshman year of college. The procedure went well, but the surgeon didn’t have the best bedside manner, and no one on the surgical team explained the process or what to expect during recovery.
Dr. Matzie left the hospital inspired and committed to making interactions with her patients both positive and informative. After earning her undergraduate degree at Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Matzie enrolled at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
There, she earned her Doctor of Medicine before completing a residency in general surgery at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. While there, Dr. Matzie also completed fellowships in clinical research, surgical care, and critical care.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Matzie completed fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston. She received extensive tutelage in advanced laparoscopy for small bowel, colon, and rectal surgeries.
As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Matzie has special interests in Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM), a minimally invasive approach to removing large rectal polyps and early cancers not responsive to colonoscopy excision or other traditional techniques.
When she isn’t at work, Dr. Matzie enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, and their two daughters.
Compassionate, personalized care is a cornerstone of service at Nova Neuroscience, a premier neurosurgery practice in Vienna and Woodbridge, Virginia. Led by board-certified neurosurgeon Bülent Yapicilar, MD, the team delivers the highest level of neurosurgical care to patients through their individualized treatment plans and unparalleled expertise.
The brain is the most complex organ in the body. Suffering even the slightest damage or complication to the brain and spine can impact the functioning of the rest of the body or neurological processing system.
Brain tumors range in severity and seriousness. Dr. Yapicilar can perform advanced procedures and create precise treatment plans for patients diagnosed with brain tumors, such as meningiomas and glioblastomas, and ensure they receive the attentive follow-up care they need. At Nova Neuroscience, patients are also treated for conditions requiring vascular surgery, such as vascular malformations and brain aneurysms.
As a fellowship-trained physician in skull base and vascular neurosurgery, Dr. Yapicilar offers expertise in a highly specialized field. Skull base surgery demands exceptional skills as it uses surgery to diagnose and treat tumors on the underside of the brain, at the base of the skull, and in the upper part of the spine.
Nova Neuroscience is a small practice, which allows them to fully dedicate their time and energy to each patient, and ensure patients feel well-informed and cared for throughout their treatment.
For expert neurosurgical care and treatment, call Nova Neuroscience today, or book your appointment online.
Hitesh P. Amin, MD, FACS, is a bariatric and general surgeon. He is the medical director, serving patients at Transform Bariatrics in Rockville, and Greenbelt, Maryland. At the practice, he works closely with patients, addressing their concerns and improving their health.
Dr. Amin's focus is obesity surgery and specializes in minimally invasive and robotic general and bariatric surgery. Dr. Amin also treats common gastrointestinal and abdominal conditions, including gallstones, hernias, reflux, and small bowel and colon conditions.
Dr. Amin believes in an integrative approach to medicine, utilizing the best holistic, medical, and surgical treatments available.
Dr. Amin has over 20 years of experience in surgery and has been practicing in the Washington region for more than 15 years.
He has successfully completed more than 1200 robotic surgical procedures, making him one of the region's most experienced robotic general surgeons.
Dr. Amin is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Dr. Amin currently accepts new and existing patients at his two offices in Rockville and Greenbelt, Maryland.
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.
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.
Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified foot and ankle podiatrist practicing at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Maryland Orthopedic Specialists Division, which has locations in Bethesda, Rockville, and Germantown, Maryland.
Originally from Potomac, Maryland, Dr. Feldman earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland in 1990. He then attended the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. Following completion in 1995, Dr. Feldman received advanced surgical training at St. Agnes Medical Center in Philadelphia. After two years of residency, Dr. Feldman became proficient in multiple areas of foot and ankle care, including pediatric disorders, diabetic limb salvage, and also foot and ankle reconstruction. Dr. Feldman has become increasingly interested in sports medicine in recent years. He has worked as a team physician for a local high school football team and is currently a part-time editor for the popular medical journal, The Physician and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Feldman has several publications in peer-reviewed journals and books, including The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Pediatric Foot and Ankle Surgery, and The American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine Review Text. He also participates in several residency training programs, including working with residents through the Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Feldman is active in The Bear Hug Foundation, a nonprofit which offers aid to developing nations in Central America. He traveled with The Bear Hug Foundation to El Salvador, where they provided medical treatment to individuals who otherwise do not have access to health care.
Outside of the office, Dr. Feldman is an avid athlete; he enjoys golfing, running, basketball and cycling. He is married and has two children.
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.
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