3 Best Orthopedics in Washington, DC

“Dr. John J. Klimkiewicz graduated from the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. John finished his shoulder and sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. John specializes in joint replacement, and he concentrates on all aspects of knee and shoulder surgery. He has expertise in minimally invasive partial knee replacement and Mako robotic outpatient total joint replacement. His main interest is in joint preservation. He is presently the head team physician of the Georgetown University Hoyas and Washington Capitals Hockey Club. Dr. John has also served as an editor for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. He speaks English and Spanish.”

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“Dr. Jonas R. Rudzki graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital of Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He is a board-certified surgeon with over 23 years of experience. Dr. Rudzki specializes in diagnosing and treating shoulder, knee, and elbow conditions and injuries. Dr. Rudzki completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. His research efforts have resulted in more than 20 publications and led to presentations and lectures at national and international conferences. His research interests lie in rotator cuff injuries and surgical repairs, shoulder injuries in overhead athletes, clavicle fractures, cartilage biology, transplantation, and trauma outcomes research. Dr. Rudzki follows a patient-centric approach, tailoring treatment plans to fit each patient's unique lifestyle and injuries. He has served as an Attending Surgeon at Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine since August 2006. Dr. Rudzki is a valued member of several professional organizations, including the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.”

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“Marc D. Connell graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He completed his residency training at Georgetown University and a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Yale University. He has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He specializes in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. He was president and managing partner of the practice from its inception until 2014. He works in Chevy Chase, MD, and 2 other locations. Dr. Connell is affiliated with Suburban Hospital. He speaks English and Spanish.”

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