Contact & Appointment Information
- Maryland Orthopedic Specialists – Bethesda, MD
- 6710-A Rockledge Drive, Suite 130, Bethesda, MD 20817
- Phone (Appointments & Inquiries): 301-515-0900
Department: Orthopedic Surgery
About Dr. James S. Gardiner
Orthopedic care demands trust, skill, and real experience. Patients deal with joint pain, sports injuries, or surgery options. Dr. James Gardiner, MD, ranks among America’s Top 50 Doctors. He leads orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in Maryland. Washingtonian Magazine calls him a top orthopedist. His career builds on strong medical skills, kind care, and a drive to help patients live active lives free of pain.
Dr. James Gardiner practices at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics – Maryland Orthopedic Specialists Division. He treats patients in Bethesda and Germantown, Maryland. Folks travel from across the area for his help. He cares for pro athletes, casual players, and people with ongoing joint problems. His style focuses on exact work, clear teaching, and plans fit to each person.
A Focus on Patient Trust and Confidence
Orthopedic choices change lives, like picking rest over surgery. Dr. James Gardiner wants patients to know all facts, feel sure, and get full support. He listens well, spells out choices, and picks treatments that match goals, habits, and health needs.
This care-first method wins lasting trust from patients. Peers see him as a top orthopedic surgeon in the area.
Strong School Record and Training
Dr. James Gardiner earned his orthopedic skills through top school work and tough medical training.
Board Certified and Expert Areas
Dr. Gardiner holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. This shows skill in basic ortho care and tough sports cases. His special knowledge helps athletes and others with injuries or wear-and-tear problems.
His Main Work and Skills
Dr. James Gardiner handles all sports medicine needs. He excels in shoulder and knee care. Key areas include:
- Injuries from sports
- Shoulder looseness and rotator cuff issues
- Knee ligament tears (ACL, meniscus)
- Partial and full knee replacements
- Low-cut orthopedic surgery
- Non-surgical care and rehab plans
He gives surgery or other fixes based on facts and each patient’s fit.
Dedication to Sports and Athlete Help
Outside of surgery, Dr. James Gardiner stays active in local sports medicine. He acts as the team doctor for Seneca Valley High School. He aids sports at other nearby high schools. This lets him team up with athletes, coaches, and trainers for fast care and safe comebacks.
His work with players shapes his ortho care. It stresses good movement, top play, and stopping injuries.
Hospital Ties
Dr. James Gardiner joins staff at key hospitals in southern Maryland:
- Suburban Hospital
- Shady Grove Hospital
- The Surgery Center of Chevy Chase
These spots offer top surgery in safe, ready settings.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Dr. James Gardiner works in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics – Maryland Orthopedic Specialists Division. The group spots, treats, and stops bone and muscle problems with new methods.
Main areas covered:
- Sports medicine and player injuries
- Saving and swapping joints
- Low-cut ortho surgery
- Teaching patients and rehab links
- Teamwork for the best healing
Here, Dr. Gardiner gives full ortho care based on skill and patient faith.
Awards and Good Name
Dr. Gardiner earns repeat nods as a top orthopedic surgeon and sports doc. Washingtonian Magazine picks show respect from doctors, happy patients, and steady, great work.
His spot as one of America’s Top 50 Doctors proves his wide skill and right-way medicine.
Life Outside Work
Away from the office, Dr. Gardiner stays fit like his patients. It matches his work on motion and health. He spends time with his wife and three kids. He loves:
- Time outdoors
- Hunting and fishing
- Skiing and biking
- Golf and tennis
These hobbies help him grasp the needs of active people and players.
FAQs
Q1. Who is Dr. James S. Gardiner?
Dr. James S. Gardiner works as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert in Maryland.
Q2. Where does Dr. Gardiner practice?
Dr. Gardiner sees patients in Bethesda and Germantown, Maryland.
Q3. What is Dr. Gardiner’s specialty?
Orthopedic surgery. Focus on sports medicine, knees, and shoulders.