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Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics in the Greater Washington Area

Johns Hopkins orthopaedic specialists in Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., provide patients with the best care for musculoskeletal and other bone and joint conditions, including sports injuries, back and neck problems, shoulder pain, hip and knee issues, hand and wrist pain, foot and ankle injuries and much more.

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U.S. patients: 240-762-5100
International patients: +1-410-502-7683 or fill out a form.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW PHYSICIANSandesh Rao, M.D.

Sandesh Rao, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee care, with advanced expertise in joint reconstruction and replacement. He offers a full spectrum of treatments, from nonoperative management to minimally invasive hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacement and robotic-assisted procedures. Dr. Rao also has specialized training in complex and revision joint replacements including management of periprosthetic fractures and prosthetic joint infections.

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Sandesh Rao, M.D.

Our Experts

  • Alex Johnson, MD

    • Director of Hip Preservation, Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

  • George Peter Nanos, MD

    Expertise: Hand and Wrist Orthopedic Surgery, Elbow Orthopedic Surgery

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

  • Nirav Kirit Patel, MD MS

    • Physician Advisor, Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery, Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

  • Sandesh Srinivas Rao, MD

    Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery, Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

  • John Michael Thompson, MD

    Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

  • Bashir Ahmed Zikria, MD

    • Division Chief, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

    Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Physician Assistants

Johns Hopkins Hip Preservation Clinic

Our experts at the Johns Hopkins Hip Preservation Clinic offer minimally invasive treatments for hip pain due to hip labral tears, impingement and similar conditions that don’t require a hip replacement. Schedule a consultation with our hip preservation specialist Alex Johnson, M.D., in our Bethesda clinic: 240-762-5100.

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Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics Locations in the Greater Washington Area

You can find Johns Hopkins orthopaedic specialists in these three convenient locations in the greater Washington area. We see patients for consultations at the Bethesda Health Care & Surgery Center and at Sibley Memorial Hospital. If a surgery is needed, it may be performed in our state-of-the-art facilities in the Suburban Hospital.

Providing You with a Complete Care Plan

Our providers work closely with the Johns Hopkins physical medicine and rehabilitation experts located at the Bethesda clinic location. If you require surgery for your condition, your physician will build out a treatment plan with a physical medicine and rehabilitation provider to make sure you get the personalized care you need.

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Why Choose Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics

  • Our specialists have years of experience treating both common and less known orthopaedic conditions, and have helped patients with most complicated cases.
  • We work closely with physical therapists, rehabilitation physicians, interventional pain management and other specialists to ensure you have the best chance of recovery before surgery is considered.
  • If surgery is needed, we use minimally invasive, image-guided techniques to minimize tissue damage, improve recovery and reduce complications.
  • We keep your referring physician aware of your progress by sharing consultation and follow-up notes, so that we continue to coordinate care.

Hear From Our Surgeons

Returning to Sports After Hip and Knee Replacements | Q&A with Dr. Nirav Patel

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Common Sports-Related Injuries | Webinar with Drs. Alex Johnson and John Thompson

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Returning to Function and Activity after Hip and Knee Replacement | Q&A with Dr. Nirav Patel

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