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Alex Johnson, MD
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda, Bethesda, MD
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Nirav Kirit Patel, MD MS
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda, Bethesda, MD
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Sandesh Srinivas Rao, MD
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Expert Hip and Knee Replacement at Johns Hopkins
We provide comprehensive care for joint pain and limited mobility, using advanced techniques to reduce pain, restore function, and support recovery.
What We Offer:
- Surgical and nonsurgical treatment options tailored to your condition
- Muscle-sparing and minimally invasive surgical techniques
- Evidence-based care informed by ongoing research
- Coordinated care from evaluation through rehabilitation across multiple locations
Joint Replacement Services
Conditions We Treat
- Osteoarthritis
- Joint degeneration
- Chronic hip or knee pain
- Injury-related joint damage
Treatments
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial joint replacement
- Revision joint surgery
- Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation
Why Choose Johns Hopkins for Joint Replacement
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Our fellowship-trained surgeons perform more than 1,200 joint replacements each year, including complex revision procedures, supported by a highly skilled care team.
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Dedicated nurse navigators guide you through every step — from presurgical education to recovery and rehabilitation — so you feel confident and prepared.
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We use the latest minimally invasive techniques, including anterior hip approaches and robotic-assisted surgery, to support faster recovery and long-lasting results.
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The Hip and Knee Replacement Program at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center has earned Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for advanced certification.
Meet Our Joint Replacement Specialists
Our multispecialty team includes fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants and care coordinators dedicated to delivering expert, personalized care.
Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeons
Physician Assistants
Convenient Care Locations
Consultation Locations
- Baltimore
- Bethesda
- Columbia
- Lutherville
- Odenton
- White Marsh
Surgery Locations
Hospitals
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center – Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center – Columbia, Maryland
- Sibley Memorial Hospital – Washington, D.C.
- Suburban Hospital – Bethesda, Maryland
Outpatient Clinics
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center – Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center – Columbia, Maryland
- Bethesda Surgery Center – Bethesda, Maryland
- Green Spring Station – Lutherville, Maryland