MD — Board Certified Hand Surgeon
Fellowship-trained in adult and pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery. Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics at INOVA Fairfax. Serving Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
@dchandsurgeonDr. Joseph Letzelter III is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity conditions at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia and Children's National Hospital. He serves as Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics at INOVA Fairfax.
Fellowship-trained at NYU, the New Zealand Institute of Hand Surgery, and Shriners Hospital, Dr. Letzelter brings specialized expertise in both adult and pediatric hand surgery to every patient he treats.
Full BiographyNerve compression causing pain, numbness & tingling.
Learn more →Finger that catches or locks when bent.
Learn more →Surgical & non-surgical fracture management.
Learn more →Birth-related nerve injuries affecting the arm.
Learn more →Expert care for children born with hand anomalies.
Learn more →Tissue thickening causing fingers to curl inward.
Learn more →"He took his time to explain everything. He answered all my questions and relieved my concerns about the surgery."
"He called us with the MRI results from his home on a Saturday. He really goes above and beyond for his patients."
"An excellent hand surgeon. Thorough, listened to all my concerns, and took time to explain every step."
Surgical education, case insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at hand surgery in Washington DC.
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