3 Best Orthopedics in Washington, DC

“Dr. John J. Klimkiewicz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports medicine and joint replacements. 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. His practice is also available at 5215 Loughboro Rd NW Washington, DC.”

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“Dr. Evan Argintar is a well-known orthopedic surgeon in Washington. Dr. Argintar obtained his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2006. Dr. Argintar completed his fellowship training in sports medicine and upper extremity reconstruction at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Dr. Argintar specializes in sports injury, upper extremity reconstruction, and joint replacement. He focuses on rotator cuff disorders, hip labral tear, shoulder instability, meniscus injury, ankle, elbow, hip, and knee pain treatments. Dr. Argintar takes care of athletes of all ages. He is a member of the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and also serves as the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Argintar is also the Director of Sports Medicine Research at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Residency, Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at The George Washington University Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center. He believes that patients should be involved in decision-making about the care they receive.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Speaks English and Spanish.”

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“Dr. Jonas R. Rudzki is a leading orthopedic surgeon in Washington, D.C. He is a board-certified surgeon with over 23 years of experience. He completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital of Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Rudzki specializes in diagnosing and treating shoulder, knee, and elbow conditions and injuries. Dr. Rudzki completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine & Shoulder Service at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also has over 20 research papers and numerous 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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