Maryland Orthopedic Specialists

Maryland Orthopedic Specialists is an orthopedic surgery practice in Bethesda and Germantown, Maryland, and a division of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics.

Clinicians

• James S. Gardiner, MD — sports medicine, knee and shoulder arthroscopy
• Christopher S. Raffo, MD — sports medicine, joint replacement
• John J. Christoforetti, MD — sports medicine, hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopy
• Peter G. Fitzgibbons, MD — hand surgery
• Brian McCormick, MD — hip and knee replacement
• Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFAS — foot and ankle surgery

Regenerative treatments offered

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — 30–60 mL blood draw, centrifuged and injected under ultrasound guidance; usually one to three injections several weeks apart

Conditions the practice lists

The PRP page lists knee osteoarthritis, tennis elbow, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, partial ACL tears, rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy, proximal hamstring tendinopathy and muscle tears, hip osteoarthritis, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, patellar tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

What to know before you call

• Published PRP prices (subject to change): $600 for one body part or $900 for two per session; a three-injection series is $1,500 for one joint or $2,250 for two body parts.
• The website states PRP is considered investigational and is not covered by most commercial plans, Medicare or Medicaid; it is generally HSA/FSA eligible.
• Second office: 19847 Century Boulevard, Suite 205, Germantown, MD 20874.

RPG verification notes

• Physician list on the providers page
• PRP prices published on the regenerative medicine page
• Bone marrow and fat-derived procedures are discussed in an FAQ but not listed as services

Last verified by Regen Provider Guide: October 2026. Confirm treatment details, candidacy, insurance coverage and costs directly with the practice. RPG makes no claim about the effectiveness of any treatment.