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George Peter Nanos

George Peter Nanos, MD

Hand and Wrist Orthopedic Surgery

Elbow Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients

34 Insurances Accepted

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About

Primary Academic Title

Background

Research Interests

PubMed

Selected Publications

Honors

Lectures & Presentations

Memberships

Professional Activities

Locations

  1. Suburban Hospital
    • 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 2200, Bethesda, MD 20817
    • Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
      • 1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113
      • Sibley Memorial Hospital
        • 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20016

        Expertise

        Education

        Mayo Medical School

        Fellowship, Hand Surgery, 2009

        Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine

        Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006

        Naval Aerospace Medical Institute

        Graduate School, Flight Surgery, 2000

        Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

        Medical Education, MD, 1998

        Board Certifications

        Surgery of the Hand

        American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013

        Orthopaedic Surgery

        American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008

        Insurance

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        • Aetna
        • Amerigroup District of Columbia
        • AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
        • Beech Street
        • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
        • CareFirst
        • Cigna
        • Evernorth Behavioral Health
        • First Health
        • Geisinger Health Plan
        • HealthSmart/Accel
        • Humana
        • JAI Medical Systems
        • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
        • Kaiser Permanente
        • KeyCare
        • Maryland Physicians Care
        • Medicaid DC
        • Medicaid Maryland
        • Medicaid Virginia
        • Medicare DC
        • Medicare Maryland
        • MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
        • MultiPlan
        • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
        • Point Comfort Underwriters
        • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
        • Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
        • South Central Preferred (SCP)
        • Superior Vision
        • TRICARE (Humana Military East)
        • UnitedHealthcare
        • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
        • Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)

        Reviews

        4.9 of 5 stars

        173 Ratings, 65 Reviews

        The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

        Overall Rating by Patient
        Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Listened Carefully
        Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Explained Things Clearly
        Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Knew Medical History
        Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Showed Respect
        Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Spent Enough Time
        Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/19/2024

          As a new patient, Dr. George Nanos was very professional, consultative and informative about why I was experiencing pain and how to mitigate it. He asked very good questions and insured that my questions were fully answered.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/18/2024

          Even though he is not specifically a pediatric orthopedist, he was able to engage with our daughter very well.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/13/2024

          Everything was fine.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/11/2024

          Dr. Nanos was an excellent Doctor. Very patient friendly. Good Bed side manner. Up front and honest about the surgery and it's outcome percentages. On level with me. He had earned and gained my trust. I want to move forward with surgery with Dr. Nanos

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/11/2024

          Excellent care, felt fully informed about impact of interventions and options

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/26/2024

          Dr Nanos is excellent!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/22/2024

          Dr. Nanos is simply outstanding.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/20/2024

          Dr. Nanos performed Carpal Tunnel surgery on my right hand and this was a first follow up visit. All visits with Dr. Nanos show he is an Excellent Doctor/Surgeon who is extremely concerned about his patients in all manner. He makes sure you understand everything discussed and that any all concerns/question are satisfied.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/19/2024

          Excellent very good listener

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/12/2024

          Dr. Nanos is a very caring, competent, and pleasant Physician. He is a very experienced hand surgeon

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/7/2024

          Competent and helpful

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/7/2024

          Very competent and friendly. I felt I was in good hands.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/23/2024

          Kind, thorough & efficient

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/21/2024

          Good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/9/2024

          Dr Nanos was professional, kind and knowledgeable. He listened to my concerns and was able to diagnose the issue and establish first level of treatment.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/9/2024

          Very easy to talk with

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/8/2024

          Dr. Nanos was matter-of-fact, but compassionate!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/3/2024

          Dr. Nanos is a very fine doctor, knowledgable, and with excellent communication skills.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/3/2024

          Dr, Nanos is an excellent physician. He was very clear and concise in his explanation of my issue. If I have further problems I'll return and take next steps.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/19/2023

          Excellent physician and very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. He answered all my questions and concerns He even looked at a pimple on my hand to diagnose it.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/19/2023

          He was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Ordered another x-ray, which showed a chipped bone, not visible on x-ray I brought with me.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/18/2023

          Dr. Nanos is absolutely fantastic! A great surgeon, very knowledgeable and very kind.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/29/2023

          Vdry good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/28/2023

          Very easy to understand, very competent, friendly, listened to my concerns

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/28/2023

          I HAD TO LEAVE DUE TO TRAFFIC AND HAD TO CALL SEVERAL TIMES TO GET MY SCRIPT FOR THERAPY, THUS PUTTING IT OFFFOR SEVERAL DAYS.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/15/2023

          Best ortho hand doc. Hands down!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/14/2023

          A great doctor

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/13/2023

          Dr. Nanos was extremely helpful, understanding and very knowledgeable. He explained my condition in a lot of details and made good recommendation, based on his level of experience and skills. I felt very comfortable under his care.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/7/2023

          No comment.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/7/2023

          Kind, caring, very clear and thorough explanation of condition and treatment options.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/7/2023

          This was my first visit with Dr Nanos. I was impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. He showed me the X-rays and explained my problem thoroughly and talked about all treatments.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/7/2023

          Excellent attention to my needs and discussion regarding my questions

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/6/2023

          Very thorough and personable. Explained everything very well.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/25/2023

          Very happy with my care. Dr Nanos is very kind and listens. He knows his stuff.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/20/2023

          Seems capable and concerned

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/18/2023

          Very comprehensive tx. Took time to explain options. Great provider.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/11/2023

          Very compassionate and professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/30/2023

          I had a wonderful experience during the visit. The doctor listened to my concerns and explain the next action.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/29/2023

          Made me feel that I was well taken cared of. L

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/29/2023

          Very pleasant, appropriate and engaged.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/2/2023

          Great bedside manner. Very knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/27/2023

          Very knowledgeable, took time to explain my condition and answer my questions. Shared decision making on treatment. I did not feel rushed like I've experienced in other doctor's offices.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/27/2023

          Very good provider

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/24/2023

          Easy to communicate with, very pleasant. Professional, courteous, explain subject matter in a way that patient understands.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/19/2023

          I had full confidence in their knowledge and expertise

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/19/2023

          I was in great pain and Dr. Nanos was great in getting me to a stage of management and hope for the future.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/16/2023

          Thorough and informative

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/12/2023

          Excellent, very efficient and pleasant. Good listener, laid out the options and recommendations.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/12/2023

          Dr. Nanos listened to my problems closely and was very clear about his treatment plan.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/29/2023

          Excellent visit. The provider is more than qualified to handle my issue

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/23/2023

          This was a positive experience, especially starting on time, with good information and care. Two physicians attended to me, and both were very good.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/15/2023

          Very knowledgeable, courteous, and understandable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/11/2023

          My visit with Dr. Nanos was excellent. I presented my concerns. He explained in great easy to understand detail what my condition was and what treatment modalities were available.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/7/2023

          I felt Dr Nanos was empathetic and professional.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/2/2023

          Fantastic cre! Thank you.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/31/2023

          Dr Nanos is great

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/25/2023

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/24/2023

          Exceptionally friendly

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/18/2023

          Dr. Manos took extensive time to explain the issues involved and perform the procedure. When I left the office I felt he and his team had done their utmost to address the medical problem but also to keep me calm and cheerful.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/4/2023

          Amazing provider. Saw me right away and had immediate concern for my circumstances.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/29/2023

          I had a wonderful experience and my concerns was addressed.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/29/2023

          Dr. Nanos was able to quickly diagnose my problem and provided options for treatment. He was very clear in explaining the etiology and likely outcome of the varied treatment options.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/27/2023

          Dr. Nanos was great.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/22/2023

          Overall very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/22/2023

          Friendly, efficient, communicated well, and listened to my concerns.