Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Washington, DC, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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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.

  1. #1
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC21+ years in practice

    Marc Rankin, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

  2. #2
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice

    John Cohen, md, practices orthopedic surgery in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

  3. #3
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC16+ years in practice

    Emily Niu, md, practices orthopedic surgery in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2010.

  4. #4
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC14+ years in practice

    Joseph Letzelter, MD on 05/2012, practices orthopedic surgery in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2012.

  5. #5
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC12+ years in practice

    Matthew Harb, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2014.

  6. #6
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC9+ years in practice

    Rachel Bratescu, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2017.

  7. #7
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC6+ years in practice

    Arthur McDowell, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2020.

  8. #8
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC13+ years in practice
  9. #9
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC18+ years in practice
  10. #10
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC14+ years in practice
  11. #11
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  12. #12
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC13+ years in practice
  13. #13
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC14+ years in practice
  14. #14
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC7+ years in practice
  15. #15
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC18+ years in practice
  16. #16
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC19+ years in practice
  17. #17
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC11+ years in practice
  18. #18
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC10+ years in practice
  19. #19
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  20. #20
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC18+ years in practice
  21. #21
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  22. #22
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC19+ years in practice
  23. #23
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC11+ years in practice
  24. #24
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  25. #25
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC12+ years in practice
  26. #26
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  27. #27
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC18+ years in practice
  28. #28
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  29. #29
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC3+ years in practice
  30. #30
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  31. #31
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC8+ years in practice
  32. #32
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC11+ years in practice
  33. #33
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  34. #34
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  35. #35
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  36. #36
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC17+ years in practice
  37. #37
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC12+ years in practice
  38. #38
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  39. #39
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  40. #40
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC10+ years in practice
  41. #41
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC21+ years in practice
  42. #42
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  43. #43
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC10+ years in practice
  44. #44
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC8+ years in practice
  45. #45
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC8+ years in practice
  46. #46
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC16+ years in practice
  47. #47
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  48. #48
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC6+ years in practice
  49. #49
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC12+ years in practice
  50. #50
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC19+ years in practice
  51. #51
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC13+ years in practice
  52. #52
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  53. #53
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC10+ years in practice
  54. #54
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  55. #55
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC7+ years in practice
  56. #56
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC17+ years in practice
  57. #57
    Orthopedic SurgeryDistrict of Columbia, DC8+ years in practice

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