Meet the Surgeon

Dr. Joseph Letzelter

Board-Certified Hand & Pediatric Hand Surgeon · MD · Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics, INOVA Fairfax

Dr. Joseph Letzelter, MD
Biography

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, and Shriners Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University, where he also completed his residency and internship.

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 — Hand Surgery
Leadership
Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics
INOVA Fairfax
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Training

Education & Fellowships

NYU Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship2018
New Zealand Institute of Hand Surgery2018
Shriners Pediatric Hand & UE Surgery2019
Residency — Georgetown University Hospital2017
Medical School — Georgetown University2012
Undergraduate — Georgetown University2008
Recognition

Awards & Publications

Arlington Magazine Top Doctor
Washingtonian Top Doctor
Northern Virginia Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
ASSH Young Leader Award2022
String of Pearl Teach Award Nominee2013, 2016
Selected Publications
Letzelter JP, Samora JB. LGBTQ+ Perspective in Hand Surgery. Hand Clin. 2023
Manske MC, Letzelter JP, James MA. PROMIS Scores for Children With Brachial Plexus Birth Injury. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021
Feder OI, Letzelter JP. Dorsal Dislocation of the Trapezoid: A Boxing Injury. J Wrist Surg. 2021
Letzelter J, Hill JB, Hacquebord J. Skin Antiseptics in Orthopaedic Surgery. AAOS. 2019

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