Who is the top-ranked knee replacement surgeon in District of Columbia?

Brett Levine, MD, MS in Chicago is the highest-volume knee replacement surgeon in District of Columbia with 100 Medicare procedures. Our rankings list 23 District of Columbia surgeons by verified Medicare procedure volume. High-volume surgeons are associated with better outcomes and fewer complications.

How many knee replacement surgeons are in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia has 23 orthopedic surgeons who perform knee replacement, with a combined 916 Medicare procedures. The average surgeon in our District of Columbia knee replacement rankings performs 40 procedures annually. Top cities include Washington, Chevy Chase, Bethesda.

What is the average cost of knee replacement in District of Columbia?

For Medicare beneficiaries in District of Columbia, out-of-pocket costs for knee replacement typically range from $1,500-$4,500 after meeting your deductible. Costs depend on your hospital choice, whether you have outpatient vs. inpatient surgery, and your specific Medicare plan. Many knee replacements are now performed as outpatient procedures, reducing costs.

Does Medicare cover knee replacement surgery in District of Columbia?

Yes, Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary knee replacement surgery in District of Columbia. Coverage includes the surgery, hospital stay, anesthesia, physical therapy, and durable medical equipment. You'll pay 20% coinsurance after meeting your Part B deductible. All 23 District of Columbia surgeons in our rankings accept Medicare assignment.

How do I choose the right knee replacement surgeon in District of Columbia?

Compare District of Columbia knee replacement surgeons by: (1) Medicare procedure volume — the top surgeon in District of Columbia performs 100 procedures; (2) Board certification in orthopedic surgery; (3) Fellowship training in joint replacement; (4) Hospital quality ratings; (5) Use of modern techniques like robotic-assisted surgery (Mako, ROSA); (6) Proximity to your home.

What is the recovery time for knee replacement?

Most patients walk with assistance the same day or day after knee replacement surgery. Return to normal activities typically takes 6-12 weeks. Physical therapy starts immediately and continues for 8-12 weeks. Many District of Columbia surgeons use rapid recovery protocols and robotic-assisted techniques that can speed healing and improve outcomes.

Why does surgeon procedure volume matter for knee replacement?

Medical research consistently shows that high-volume knee replacement surgeons achieve better patient outcomes. Studies published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery found that surgeons performing 200+ procedures annually have lower complication rates, fewer revision surgeries, and higher patient satisfaction. Our District of Columbia rankings use verified Medicare data to help you identify the most experienced surgeons.

Which cities in District of Columbia have the best knee replacement surgeons?

The top cities for knee replacement surgery in District of Columbia include Washington, Chevy Chase, Bethesda. These cities have the highest concentration of experienced knee replacement surgeons based on Medicare procedure volume data. We provide city-specific rankings to help you find qualified surgeons near you.

25 Best Knee Replacement Surgeons in District of Columbia

1

State Rank

NPI: 1578542882

Brett Levine, MD, MS

Chicago

IL

Also practices here via Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

100

Verified Cases

1578542882

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

2

State Rank

NPI: 1689820672

Gautam Siram, M.D.

Chevy Chase

MD

Also practices here via Sibley Memorial Hospital

90

Verified Cases

1689820672

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

3

State Rank

NPI: 1952626335

Savyasachi Thakkar

Washington

DC

87

Verified Cases

1952626335

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

4

State Rank

NPI: 1528088101

Marc Connell, M.D.

Chevy Chase

MD

Also practices here via Sibley Memorial Hospital

84

Verified Cases

1528088101

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

5

State Rank

NPI: 1124188776

James Melvin, MD

Reston

VA

Also practices here via Sibley Memorial Hospital

69

Verified Cases

1124188776

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

6

State Rank

NPI: 1316052541

Anthony Unger

Washington

DC

55

Verified Cases

1316052541

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

7

State Rank

NPI: 1144630161

Matthew Harb

Washington

DC

47

Verified Cases

1144630161

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

8

State Rank

NPI: 1346249505

John Klimkiewicz

Washington

DC

47

Verified Cases

1346249505

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

9

State Rank

NPI: 1588042774

Afamefuna Nduaguba

Washington

DC

36

Verified Cases

1588042774

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

10

State Rank

NPI: 1598763344

Brian Evans

Washington

DC

36

Verified Cases

1598763344

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

11

State Rank

NPI: 1144251331

Ahamefula Onyike

Washington

DC

33

Verified Cases

1144251331

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

12

State Rank

NPI: 1255726386

Surajudeen Bolarinwa

Washington

DC

28

Verified Cases

1255726386

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

13

State Rank

NPI: 1194064824

Kenneth Vaz

Washington

DC

22

Verified Cases

1194064824

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

14

State Rank

NPI: 1043521768

Min Lu, MD

Bethesda

MD

Also practices here via Sibley Memorial Hospital

22

Verified Cases

1043521768

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

15

State Rank

NPI: 1649653106

Kevin Park

Washington

DC

21

Verified Cases

1649653106

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

16

State Rank

NPI: 1760480222

Marc Rankin

Washington

DC

21

Verified Cases

1760480222

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

17

State Rank

NPI: 1063775351

Ryan Scully, MD

Chevy Chase

MD

Also practices here via Sibley Memorial Hospital

21

Verified Cases

1063775351

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

18

State Rank

NPI: 1790031912

Alex Johnson, MD

Birmingham

AL

Also practices here via Sibley Memorial Hospital

20

Verified Cases

1790031912

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

19

State Rank

NPI: 1992181895

Nirav Patel, MD

Bethesda

MD

Also practices here via Sibley Memorial Hospital

19

Verified Cases

1992181895

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

20

State Rank

NPI: 1396782603

Robert Sterling

Washington

DC

18

Verified Cases

1396782603

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

21

State Rank

NPI: 1245736743

Carey Politzer, MD

Bethesda

MD

Also practices here via Sibley Memorial Hospital

18

Verified Cases

1245736743

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

22

State Rank

NPI: 1033107883

Craig Faulks

Washington

DC

11

Verified Cases

1033107883

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

23

State Rank

NPI: 1265708093

Sandesh Rao

Washington

DC

11

Verified Cases

1265708093

NPI

Procedure:

Knee Replacement

TOP 25 Knee Replacement Surgeons in District of Columbia

How to Read This Data

Brett Levine, MD, MS

Gautam Siram, M.D.

Savyasachi Thakkar

Marc Connell, M.D.

James Melvin, MD

Anthony Unger

Matthew Harb

John Klimkiewicz

Afamefuna Nduaguba

Brian Evans

Ahamefula Onyike

Surajudeen Bolarinwa

Kenneth Vaz

Min Lu, MD

Kevin Park

Marc Rankin

Ryan Scully, MD

Alex Johnson, MD

Nirav Patel, MD

Robert Sterling

Carey Politzer, MD

Craig Faulks

Sandesh Rao

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