INOVA Fairfax
A Career Built on Precision & Compassion
Dr. Joseph Letzelter III is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity conditions at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) and Children's National Hospital. Board-certified in orthopaedic surgery with a subspecialty in hand surgery, he has a particular interest in treating upper extremity injuries, congenital hand deformities, and neuromuscular conditions such as cerebral palsy and brachial plexus injuries.
Dr. Letzelter completed fellowships at New York University, the New Zealand Institute of Hand Surgery — where he focused on wrist and forearm post-traumatic pathology — and Shriners Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery in Northern California. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University, where he also completed his residency and internship, and his undergraduate degree.
Recognized as a leader in his field, Dr. Letzelter has received the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Young Leader Award and has been named a Top Doctor by Arlington Magazine, Washingtonian, Northern Virginia Magazine, and Castle Connolly. Outside of his clinical work, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, and outdoor activities.
Board Certifications
- ●American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- ●ABOS Subspecialty in Hand Surgery
Fellowship Training
- ●NYU Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship2018
- ●New Zealand Institute of Hand Surgery2018
- ●Shriners Pediatric Hand & UE Surgery2019
Academic Training
- ●Residency — Georgetown University Hospital2017
- ●Internship — Georgetown University Hospital2013
- ●Medical School — Georgetown University2012
- ●Undergraduate — Georgetown University2008
Awards & Recognition
- ●Arlington Magazine Top Doctor
- ●Northern Virginia Top Doctor
- ●Washingtonian Top Doctor
- ●Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- ●ASSH Young Leader Award2022
- ●String of Pearl Teach Award Nominee2013, 2016