Our Providers – Physician Associates of MD

Physician Associates is a multi-specialty practice and makes every effort to make sure your visit is comfortable and efficient. Our process helps make sure you don't have to wait too long to see your provider. We always have at least one physician in each office who accepts new patients.

Marc Grossman, M.D., F.A.A.P.M.R.

Marc Grossman, M.D., F.A.A.P.M.R. has been board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since 2007. He earned his M.D. at the University of Maryland Medical School in 2002. In 2006 he completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore where he served as co-chief resident. Dr. Grossman then completed a fellowship in Spine and Sports Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York in 2007. Since that time, he has worked as a private practice physiatrist specializing in the conservative treatment of musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Grossman performs fluoroscopic injections for back pain and sciatica in addition to electrodiagnostic testing. He treats patients at the Rockville office Monday through Friday.

Mona Ellis, MD

Family Medicine

Mona Ellis, M.D. is Board Certified in Family Medicine since 1991. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at the Georgetown University/Providence Hospital program where she was Chief Resident. Prior to that, she received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1984 and her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa in 1988. Dr. Ellis has been seeing patients in private practice in Maryland for more than 20 years, as well as working as an Emergency Department physician. Prior to joining Physician Associates in January 2008, Dr. Ellis worked in three student health care settings, in several Family Medicine Practices and was an Admitting Officer at a Substance Abuse Facility. In addition, she was a consultant to the American Academy of Family Physician Foundation for more than 10 years reviewing hundreds of patient education materials in English and Spanish. Dr. Ellis sees teens above the age of 13 and adults of all ages. In addition to preventative health care and the treatment of illnesses, Dr. Ellis also does pre-travel consultations. Dr. Ellis is fluent in Spanish and practices exclusively out of the Chevy Chase office on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

Reshma Rao Kundapur, MD

Family Medicine

Reshma Rao Kundapur, M.D. joined Physician Associates in October 2010 and specializes in the area of Family Medicine. Dr. Kundapur is Board Certified in Family Medicine. She attended JJM Medical College in Davangere, India and obtained a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree in 1999. Dr. Kundapur was an intern at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas and completed her Residency as a chief resident from State University of NY, Buffalo. Prior to joining Physician Associates, she was an Express Care Physician at Memorial Hospital, Shore Health System in Easton, Maryland. She also worked as an Urgent Care Physician at Righttime Care Centers in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Kundapur works exclusively out of the Rockville office Monday through Fridays.

Hing-Chung Lee, MD, PhD, FACP

Internal Medicine/Clinical Pharmacology

Hing-Chung Lee, M.D., Ph.D. joined Physician Associates in May, 2001. Dr. Lee is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology. Dr. Lee graduated from the National Taiwan University School of Medicine in Taipei, Taiwan in 1981 and obtained an M.S. and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii in 1983 and 1985, respectively. Dr. Lee was a Clinical Research Fellow in Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas and Internal Medicine Resident at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition, Dr. Lee was a Senior Clinical Staff Fellow for the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland and later was appointed Chief of the Pharmacology, Brain, Aging and Dementia Section Laboratory of Neurosciences. Dr. Lee served on the faculty at Creighton University School of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine and Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee has received numerous awards and published more than 45 papers and abstracts, many of them addressing hypertension and issues in clinical pharmacology. Dr. Lee is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. Dr. Lee sees patients at the Rockville office Monday through Friday.

Saba Medhane, MD, MPH

Internal Medicine

Saba Medhane, M.D. is board certified in Internal Medicine. She attended George Washington University and obtained a B.S. degree in 1994 and went on to medical school and graduated in 1998. Dr. Medhane completed her internal medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Medhane also obtained a Master’s in Public Health with a focus on infectious disease from Johns Hopkins University in 2004. In addition to academic honors, Dr. Medhane has worked and lectured internationally. She is fluent in several languages including German and Farsi, as well as conversant in Spanish. Dr. Medhane sees patients Monday through Friday in Rockville.

Michelle Nino, MD

Internal Medicine

Michelle Nino, M.D. joined Physician Associates in November 2010 and is board eligible in Internal Medicine. She was born in Houston, Texas and attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York where she obtained a B.S. degree in 1992. Dr. Nino received her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1998 and completed post graduate training at Medical College of Virginia Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia 2002. Dr. Nino completed a medical genetics fellowship at Johns Hopkins in 2005 and worked as a research staff clinician at the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health. In addition, Dr. Nino served as lead medical advisor and research administrator of research clinical protocols for the Molecular Neurobiology Branch. Dr. Nino’s practice is limited to Internal Medicine. She sees patients Monday through Fridays in Chevy Chase.

Phyllis Schreiner, MD

Internal Medicine

Phyllis S. Schreiner, M.D. joined Physician Associates in 2003 and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She received her Bachelors of Science degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York in 1974. Dr. Schreiner received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston in 1979 and completed her internship and residency at the University of Maryland Hospital and Veterans Administration Hospital in Baltimore in 1982.

Robert Hardi, MD

Gastroenterologist

Dr. Robert Hardi graduated Summa cum Laude from the Semmelweis University Medical School in Budapest in 1972. He did post graduate training in Biochemistry and Genetics , was Assistant Professor of Genetics at the Eotvos University of Sciences in Budapest and was a post-doctoral Fellow at Roswell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo,N.Y., before starting clinical training in Internal Medicine, which he completed in Budapest and at the University Medical School in Hanover, Germany. He did clinical fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and in Gastroenterology at Cornell University Medical School/The New York Hospital.

Dr. Hardi is Board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and he is a Certified Clinical Investigator. He is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association and the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research.

Since 1984 he has been in the private practice of Gastroenterology in Washington, D.C., where he was in solo practice, then with Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group and Capital Digestive Care. He joined Physician Associates in April, 2018. He is attending physician at Sibley and Suburban Hospitals. Dr. Hardi is on the clinical faculty of both Georgetown and George Washington University Medical Schools.

His particular clinical interests are Inflammatory Bowel Disease ( he served on the National Board of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America) and colorectal cancer screening.

In 1986 he founded and was Medical Director and Principal Investigator of Chevy Chase Clinical Research, which has participated in more than 350 studies in all areas of Gastroenterology. He has served on the Board and as President of the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research. Currently he is Medical Director and Principal Investigator of Capitol Research.

Dr. Hardi is fluent in Hungarian and German. He sees patients in both the Chevy Chase and the Rockville offices.

Amandeep Singh, MD

Primary Care

Ellicott City

Dr. Singh is a board-certified primary care physician based in Ellicott City, MD. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine from Cleveland Clinic Health Systems and is a former Medical Director of inpatient medicine at Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster, MD. Prior to joining Physcian Associates, he also worked as an Internal Medicine physician at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.

Dr. Singh has received various awards for providing exemplary quality care. He is committed to provide professional, compassionate and comprehensive healthcare with a personalized approach.

Cleveland Clinic Health System, Residency in Internal Medicine
Medical School – Government Medical College Patiala, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Lynn Masih

Lynn Masih bio.

J. Desiree Pineda, MD

Internal Medicine and Endocrinology

Dr. J. Desiree Pineda received her Internal Medicine and Primary Care degree from the University of Connecticut Health Center and completed a three-year Endocrinology Fellowship at the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney disease, National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pineda, a native Washingtonian grew up in Dominican Republic where she obtained her medical degree at the Pedro Henriquez Urena University.

Dr. Pineda is Board Certified and practices Internal Medicine and Endocrinology in Washington, DC since 1993. In addition to Internal Medicine her areas of expertise are diabetes, thyroid diseases, metabolic and weight disorders. She also offers metabolic testing and nutritional counseling. Dr. Pineda and her staff are fluent in Spanish.

She is the Past President of the Pan American Medical Society and a board member of the Medical Society of DC representing MSDC at the American Medical Association as an Alternate Delegate.

Tess Lee, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Ms. Lee caters to the Washington, DC community. She is available for consultations and approaches patient care with compassion and positivity. She places a high priority on preventive care, wellness strategies, and health education. Ms. Lee earned her bachelor’s degree from Howard University and completed her master’s degree in nursing at Walden University. She is also an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland. Ms. Lee is passionate about providing individualized care and helping patients focus on healthy lifestyles.

George Bone, MD

Internal Medicine

Largo

Dr. George Bone is an internist in Largo Maryland and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Doctors Community Hospital and University of Maryland Capital Region Health Prince George’s Hospital Center.

Dr. Bone received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Dr. Kelson Figaro, MD

Internal Medicine

Largo

Dr. Kelson Figaro, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Largo, Maryland. He attended and graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1987, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine.

Robert J. Ginsberg, MD

Family Medicine

Robert J. Ginsberg, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Family Practice since 1983. He received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Vassar College in 1976 and obtained his medical degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore in 1980. Dr. Ginsberg completed his residency at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ginsberg is Assistant Clinical Professor of Health Care Sciences at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Care Sciences from 1993 to the present. Dr. Ginsberg joined Physician Associates in March 2007. Dr. Ginsberg practices exclusively out of the Burtonsville office weekdays. Dr. Ginsberg’s office website is: www.rjginsbergmd.com

Mark Li, MD, FACSG

Internal Medicine

Dr. Mark K Li has been a primary care physician for the past 30 years. He has also served as Medical Director of the Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home in Washington DC, the Sligo Nursing Home in Maryland, the Franciscan Monastery, and Montgomery Hospice Home Care division. He is speaker for over 10 organizations covering topics on health.

Under his leadership as president, the Chinese American Medical Society-Mid Atlantic Chapter received an award of Excellence by the American Liver Foundation in 2008. Dr Li was awarded a Governor’s citation in 2008. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Asian Health Foundation, a member of the National Viral Hepatitis Round table, Board member of Montgomery Hospice, Board member of the CCACC (Chinese Cultural and Community Service Center),VP of the American China Medical Exchange Society.

Dr. Li was invited by the American Liver Foundation to coordinate the Senate Staff Hepatitis B screening on 5-20-2009 at the Capitol Hill. He initiated and works with different advocacy organizations to make the Congressional Hepatitis screening on 7-21-2009 a great success. He was again invited by the Congressional Viral Hepatitis Caucus for the Hepatitis Screening Event at the Capitol Hill on 5-23-2013.

In October, 2009 Governor O’Malley appointed Dr. Li to be a member of the Maryland Community Health Resource Commission. On 5-31-2012, Dr Li presented a live National Web cast on Hepatitis B for HRSA, a division of the USHHS with an introduction by Honorable Secretary Dr. Howard Koh. He participated in the White House Physician Conversation on Care Coordination on 6-6-2012.

Madhu Mohan, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Mohan is an Internal Medicine / Endocrinology provider affiliated with UM Prince George’s Hospital Center. He received his medical degree in 1974 from Osmania University, Hyderabad, M.D and went on to complete residencies at Morristown Medical Center, 1978, Somerset Medical Center, 1976 and National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 1981. He is board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Endocrinology.

Lucia Novak, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Riverdale

Ms. Novak is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner in both Adult Health and Advanced Diabetes Management and has 20 years of clinical, education and research experience in diabetes mellitus

Margaret Austin, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Riverdale

Ms. Austin is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gerontology. She received her BSN from Widener University and her NP from Georgetown University.

Jane Kapustin, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Riverdale

Ms. Kapustin is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Advanced Diabetes Management. She received her received her BSN from Towson University, her MS , Adult Nurse Practitioner Post Master’s Certificate and PhD from University of Maryland Baltimore.

Amy J. Byer, MD FACOG

Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Amy J. Byer, MD FACOG board certified obstetrics and gynecology. Received her Bachelors of Science Suma Cum Laude at the University of Maryland, and then her MD at the University of Maryland Medical School. She then completed her residency at the University of Tennessee. She welcomes women of any age. Special interests in contraception, sexual dysfunctions at any stage in life, and menopause — especially replacement, both natural, hormonal and non-hormonal options. As well, she offers early infertility evaluations, and endocrine workups and treatments. She is highly skilled at evaluations (well-woman exams, dysfunctional bleeding) and in-office procedures (colposcopy, LEEP, endometrial biopsy, UID insertion/removal) She’s also introducing facial and body contouring in the office with Venus Freeze technology. Four times cited in the Washington Best Doctors issue. Office: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Dr. Byer is in our Chevy Chase office, Wednesday and Friday Dr. Byer is in our Rockville office.

Susan W. Jaffe, MD

Gynecology

Susan W. Jaffe, M.D. joined Physician Associates in May 2002 and is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Jaffe provides comprehensive women’s health services including well woman exams, family planning and contraception, infertility evaluation, screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, menopause counseling and geriatric gynecology. After receiving a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1973, Dr. Jaffe earned her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine in 1977. She completed an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston in 1981. Since 1981 she has been in practice in Montgomery County.

Shelly Hall, MD

Dermatology

Chevy Chase

Ketan Parikh, MD

Cardiology

Rodrigo Hurtado, MD

Allergy, Immunology

Barrett Goldstein, MD, FACS

Orthopedic Medicine

Barrett Goldstein, M.D. is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who joined Physician Associates in July 2006. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1954. He attended University of Maryland Medical School and graduated in 1958. Dr. Goldstein completed his internship at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Orthopaedic Residency at Washington Hospital Center and Children’s Hospital. He was a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital from 1965 to 1980 and served as President of the Washington Orthopedic Society in 1974. He was on active duty in the United States Army and Chief of Orthopaedics at Fort Devons. Dr. Goldstein works exclusively out of the Chevy Chase office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays, doing orthopaedic medicine.

James M. Weiss, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

James M. Weiss, M.D. joined Physician Associates as an Orthopedic Surgeon in October 2006 and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1984. He graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1988. Dr. Weiss was an orthopedic resident at the University of Maryland Hospital from 1989 to 1993 and a fellow at Shock Trauma Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems at the University of Maryland Hospital. Dr. Weiss is in the Chevy Chase/Connecticut Avenue office on Tuesday and Friday afternoons; and in Germantown on Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings and Wednesday afternoon.

Koboi Evans, MD MS FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgeon

College: The University of Akron – 2001
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine – 2005
Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center – 2011
Fellowship: The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics – 2017

Dr. Evans is a board-certified joint replacement specialist. He specializes in joint replacement and joint preservation surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder. He is adept in minimally invasive, muscle sparing anterior hip replacement to promote faster recovery incorporating the latest technology in the form of robotics, computer navigation, and patient specific instruments to ensure improved accuracy and results. He also specializes in Sports Medicine and the arthroscopic treatment of shoulder and knee injuries.

Irvin Guterman MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

College: The George Washington University – 1979
Medical School: The George Washington University- 1983
Internship: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Rutgers- 1984
Residency: University of Virginia- 1990

Dr. Irvin Guterman has been a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with the Greater Washington Orthopedic Group in the DC area for the last 26 years. He specializes in general orthopaedics, sports medicine, total joint replacement surgeries, and injuries from work or motor vehicle accidents, as well as providing comprehensive and state of the art treatments for all knee conditions. His philosophy as a physician is to provide compassionate care, listen and understand the patient’s needs, and formulate a personalized treatment plan for each patient, whether non-operative or operative, for complete restorative health.

Haroon M. Hussain, MD, FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgeon

College: Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 2008
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 2012
Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery 2012
Fellowship: Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center/Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 2018

Dr. Haroon M. Hussain was born and raised in the Mississippi river valley of Northwest Illinois. He graduated summa cum laude from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL in 2008. He obtained his medical degree from the prestigious University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2012. Dr. Hussain completed his Orthopedic Surgery internship and residency from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in 2017. He then completed a specialized Hand/Upper Extremity Fellowship at the world renowned Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center in 2018. The fellowship afforded Dr. Hussain the opportunity to provide orthopedic hand care to the 2018 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles.

Dr. Hussain specializes in conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and fingers. He offers minimally invasive treatments such as shoulder, elbow & wrist arthroscopy, as well as endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery.

Dr. Hussain enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

Derek Kram, MD, FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgeon

College: Tufts University – 1987
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons -1991
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine- 1996
Fellowship: Knee Reconstruction and Sports Medicine at the Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic-1997

During Dr. Kram’s Fellowship, he acted as Assistant Team Doctor for the National Basketball Association’s Orlando Magic.

He has published articles and presented scientific exhibits in General Orthopaedics and the surgical treatment of arthritis. He has also co-authored a textbook on the rehabilitation and treatment of fractures.

He has volunteered his time coaching his children’s sports teams, has a black belt in karate, competes in two softball leagues, and enjoys skiing, golf and fitness activities.

David Perim, MD, FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgeon

College: Georgetown University
Medical School: Georgetown University
Residency: St. Mary’s – San Francisco Orthopaedic Program
Fellowship: Texas Back Institute

Dr. Perim specializes in both conservative and operative spine treatment. When surgical treatment is necessary his focus is on minimally invasive treatments. Dr. Perim treats degenerative conditions such as spinal stenosis, disc herniations, trauma ,and tumors. He also evaluates pediatric spine patients for scoliosis and stress fractures in the lower back, which are more common with increasing participation in athletics. He treats spinal compression fractures with conservative care or if necessary a special procedure called a kyphoplasty. This is a minimally invasive procedure that can minimize pain after a compression fracture.

Dr. Perim is actively involved in teaching other spine surgeons minimally invasive surgical techniques and pearls.

Gabriel L. Petruccelli, MD, FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgeon

College: The George Washington University – 2000
Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine – 2006
Residency: St. Vincent’s Hospital & Medical Center – 2010
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 2011
Felllowship: San Diego Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine – 2012

Dr. Petruccelli is a native Marylander with a special interest in sports medicine, particularly shoulder surgery. He graduated from The Heights School in Potomac,MD where he played basketball and soccer. He then attended The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. receiving his BS in Exercise Science. He continued his education with a post-baccalaureate program, receiving a Certificate in Physiology at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia followed by receiving his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Relocating to New York City, Dr. Petruccelli completed his surgical internship and orthopaedic residency at St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center/Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center.

His interest in sports medicine and shoulder surgery brought him to San Diego, California where he completed his fellowship at San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine. There he worked closely with Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres. He also assisted the team physician for the San Diego State Aztecs. During his fellowship, Dr. Petruccelli published surgical technique videos for national orthopaedic society meetings.

Dr. Petruccelli’s orthopaedic practice allows his patients to get back to all types of activities and he enjoys seeing his patients return to their daily routines. He works closely with his physical therapists to ensure a safe rehabilitation protocol and recovery.

Dr. Petruccelli continues his interest in sports medicine by supporting the athletic programs at Georgetown Preparatory School and his high school alma mater, The Heights School. He is also involved in giving educational talks throughout the community.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He also enjoys exercise, travel, music and cutting hair (ask him about it!).

Samuel Sanders, MD, FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgeon

College: University of Pennsylvania 1999
Medical School: George Washington School of Medicine 2003
Residency: NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Surgery 2008
Fellowship: University of Buffalo Sports Medicine Fellowship 2009

Dr. Samuel Sanders is a native of Potomac, Maryland. He graduated as valedictorian from The Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, where he excelled on both nationally ranked soccer and tennis teams achieving all county honors. He continued his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he received a BA in Biological Basis of Behavior. Dr. Sanders returned to the Washington D.C. area for his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine.

Following his graduation from medical school, Dr. Sanders was accepted into an orthopaedic surgery residency at the prestigious Hospital for Joint Diseases inNew York City. During his residency, Dr. Sanders had the opportunity to complete extra training in orthopaedic trauma and fracture care at the world renowned R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

After completing his residency in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Sanders accepted a fellowship in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at the University of Buffalo inBuffalo, New York, where he focused on the latest techniques in minimally invasive surgery, cartilage repair, and complicated reconstructions of torn ligaments and tendons. The fellowship afforded Dr. Sanders the opportunity to work with, and provide orthopaedic care to, the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League and the Buffalo State College Athletics.

Dr. Sanders continues his orthopaedic care to athletes as the team doctor to several area high schools including his own alma mater, Bullis High School, inPotomac, MD, as well as the Holton Arms School, St Andrews Episcopal School and the McLean School. He has also been interviewed on NBC 4 News, ESPN 980 and Rock the Red Podcast, regarding sports related injuries.

David M. Smink, MD, FAAO

Orthopaedic Surgeon

College: Amherst College, Amherst, MA – 1990
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH- 1995
Residency: Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL – 2000
Fellowship: Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital Sports Medicine, Boston, MA – 2001

Dr. Smink joined the practice in 2005. He graduated with Honors from Amherst College where he was captain and MVP of the varsity ice hockey team. He attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland and served as Vice President of the Alpha Omega Alpha honors medical society local chapter.

He trained in orthopaedic surgery at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago and then completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at Harvard University-Massachusetts General Hospital, which afforded him the opportunity to be a team physician for the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and the Harvard University Department of Athletics.

Away from the office and operating room, Dr. Smink continues to share his love of ice hockey with the youth teams that he coaches.

Susan Bock, PT

Physical Therapy

GWOG

Michele Dorfman, PT

Physical Therapy

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Barbara Hart, PT

Physical Therapy

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Lori Mendoza, PT

Physical Therapy

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Lise Popps, PT

Physical Therapy

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Eugene Trembisky, PT

Physical Therapy

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