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Dr. Robert Sterling, MD

Orthopedic Surgery Age 55
Dr. Robert Sterling, MD
4.8 (39 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Sterling, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC.
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Dr. Robert Sterling, MD

Orthopedic Surgery Age 55
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Sterling, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC.

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Dr. Robert Sterling, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC and has 29 years experience. They graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at University of Maryland Medical Center.They currently practice at GW Orthopaedic Surgery - West End: 2300 M Street and are affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and The George Washington University Hospital. At present, Dr. Sterling received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 39 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sterling is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 GW Orthopaedic Surgery - West End: 2300 M Street
    2300 M St NW Fl 5, Washington, DC 20037

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4.8
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Mar 22, 2022
Dr. Sterling gave me a very helpful referral from a knee brace from a doctor who is an acknowledged leader in the field.
— Mar 22, 2022
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Robert Sterling, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, is the¬†Dr. John P. Adams Research Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery and chair of GW's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Sterling joins GW from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he most recently served as vice chair for quality, safety, and service. He also holds the position of director of the adult hip and knee replacement fellowship in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.A nationally recognized leader in hip and knee replacement surgery, Sterling has widely published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Journal of Arthroplasty, and the Journal of Frailty & Aging, among others. He is an authority on optimization of patients for joint replacement surgery along the continuum of care, including clinical pathways and educational strategies. He has served on national standard setting committees for clinical care and for establishing education and training standards for orthopaedic residents and fellows.Sterling earned his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), specialized fellowship training in orthopaedic traumatology at the UMMC R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, and a fellowship in joint replacement surgery at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, England before joining the faculty at UMMC.
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Biography
  • Dr. Robert Sterling, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Washington, DC and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. They graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1994. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Washington Hospital Center
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Maryland Medical Center
    2000
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Nuffield Ortho Ctr
    2001
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Sterling, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sterling's profile.

Dr. Robert Sterling, MD is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and The George Washington University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Sterling, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD

  • The George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC