Address: Camalier Building, The, 10215 Fernwood Rd Suite 506, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA
Phone: +13015301010
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30AM–4:30PM
Tuesday: 7:30AM–4:30PM
Wednesday: 7:30AM–4:30PM
Thursday: 7:30AM–4:30PM
Friday: 7:30AM–4:30PM
Saturday: Closed
Rita R.
My wrist caused almost unbearable pain with each movement prior to the appointment. Dr. Bieber examined my wrist and its x-ray and gave me a cortisone shot (I am actually not sure of the medication) and presceibed a special brace, which was available at OrthoBethesda. (Medicare paid for it.). Within a few days, the pain started going away and gradually almost completely disappeared. At the next appointment, Dr. Bieber recommended a smaller brace to wear as needed. Medicare paid for it as well. Now I use it very rarely. Dr. Bieber has tremendous knowledge in his field and amazing skillful hands.
Mark Hochberg
First Meeting with Dr. Bieber today. I thought he was very professional and thorough. A close friend had him repair his shoulder a few years ago and was very pleased with him. I've chosen to do the same. Update: Had my shoulder surgery a few weeks ago and am very pleased with Dr. Bieber. I was very concerned about getting a Tenotomy versus a Tenodesis (I’m 59 and heard “my age” often got Tenotomy) but he fixed it instead (Tenodesis). He said he only does them. Other surgeons don’t always do it. Highly recommend him.
Jillian Randall
Honestly the worst medical experience I’ve ever had. The appointment was almost an hour late. Dr. Bieber has terrible bedside manner; incredibly gruff, no eye contact, no empathy or even addressing the debilitating pain I have. He didn’t go over the MRI images I had to explain why I needed more comprehensive imaging. He touched my insulin pump without my consent. He didn’t even stop to say “do you have any questions for me?” It’s no wonder that people find themselves in medical situations where their pain and symptoms aren’t believed and they have to stand up and advocate for better care because their life depends on it. I would never recommend this physician to anyone. The only saving grace is the office staff was able to schedule my follow up quickly and professionally with an alternative physician.
Laura Willumsen
Super professional and warm staff; I moved through the evaluation, X-ray and surgery scheduling process quickly. Terrific.
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Although most surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis, there are a few, such as shoulder replacements that still require an overnight hospital stay.
Patients are frequently given literature provided by national societies that are considered authoritative. Specific instructions about surgical preparation, medications and pre-operative testing are provided by the surgical schedulers.
450- 500 surgeries per year.
Yes. Guaranteed.
Pain is very a individual phenomenon and patients are physiolocally different so pain management must be individualized to fit the patient. This is accomplished with a combination of nerve blocks, pain medication and mechanical measures.
Immobilization with braces, slings or casts, injections, physical therapy and tincture of time
All surgery requires some type of anesthesia whether it be local, regional or general. This is decided by the type of surgery, recommendations from anesthesiologist and patient preference.
Unusual unless a multi step procedure is planned but if problems occur, then prompt intervention is the mainstay of good surgical management.
There is no surgery without risks but everything possible is done to minimize those risks. Things have improved over the years but there are still concerns. there is a concern for infection that is managed by the use of antibiotics, skin preparation and careful attention to sterile technique. The concern for damage to local structures such as tendons, nerves and blood vessels is managed by careful surgical dissection. Mechanical failure of implants can occur and is avoided by following appropriate principles of surgery. Post operative complications are avoided by a carefully planned post operative course and physical therapy when indicated.
When non operative treatments have failed and surgery is indicated, it is most likely to improve the quality of life and correct the problem being addressed. It is unlikely that it will return the situation entirely to normal, although possible, but it very likely to significantly improve the problem being addressed.
There are some situations where surgery is the correct answer immediately such as certain fractures, tendon ruptures and dislocations. However, as a general rule, I look for a non operative way to treat the problem including injections, medications and therapy. when patients fail non surgical treatment then further evaluation including mri, laboratory tests and nerve conduction studies provide a guide for further treatment which includes surgical intervention.
Shoulder arthritis, Rotator cuff disorders, Hand arthritis, nerve problems such as carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve compressions, fractures and tendinitis of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder
We treat patients locally from Bethesda, Arlington, VA, Chevy Chase, MD, Silver Springs, Bradley Hills, MD, Edgemoor, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and many other areas within DMV area. We also have patients that frequently travel across the country to seek treatment at OrthoBethesda.
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