Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Washington, DC, 2026
Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026
How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every orthopedic surgery physician with active credentialing in District of Columbia. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.
- #1Orthopedic SurgeryMaryland, MD21+ years in practice
Marc Rankin, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Maryland, MD. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.
- #2Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
John Cohen, md, practices orthopedic surgery in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #3Orthopedic SurgeryMaryland, MD16+ years in practice
Emily Niu, md, practices orthopedic surgery in Maryland, MD. NPI-verified active practice since 2010.
- #4Orthopedic SurgeryVirginia, VA14+ years in practice
Joseph Letzelter, MD on 05/2012, practices orthopedic surgery in Virginia, VA. NPI-verified active practice since 2012.
- #5Orthopedic SurgeryMaryland, MD12+ years in practice
Matthew Harb, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Maryland, MD. NPI-verified active practice since 2014.
- #6Orthopedic SurgeryNew York, NY9+ years in practice
Rachel Bratescu, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in New York, NY. NPI-verified active practice since 2017.
- #7CardiologyConnecticut, CT6+ years in practice
Arthur McDowell, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2020.
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