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John Christoforetti II, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethesda, MD

JohnJ.ChristoforettiIIMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Bethesda, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon Past Team Physician: FC Dallas Major League Soccer Club John Paul II High School Peters Township High School Washington Wild Things Prof Baseball Past Team Consultant for Hip Injury Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB Pittsburgh Riverhounds, USL West Virginia University U of North Texas Texas Christian University Associate Professor Drexel University College of Medicine

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  • Office

    The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics
    6710A Rockledge Dr
    Bethesda, MD 20817
    Phone+1 301-515-0900

Education & Training

  • Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville)
    Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2006 - 2007
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2006
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2001
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameB.S., 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2007 - 2024
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2006 - 2007
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - 2006
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2002 - 2006
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2001 - 2006
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President-Elect ISHA: The Hip Preservation Society, 2023
  • Steven Snyder Award for Teaching at Orthopedic Learning Center Arthroscopy Association of North America, 2019
  • Fukuda Award, Finalist - Christoforetti JJ, Krupp RJ, Singleton SB, Kissenbirth MJ, Cook C, Hawkins RJ. Suture bridge transosseous equivalent fixation of rotator cuff tendon preserves intratendinous blood flow at the time of initial fixation. International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Arthroscopic suture bridge transosseous equivalent fixation of rotator cuff tendon preserves intratendinous blood flow at the time of initial fixation  
    Christoforetti, JJ; Krupp, RJ et al, J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 4/1/2012
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of the pes anserine bursa: case report  
    Riccio, AI; Christoforetti, JJ; Annunziata, CC, J Knee Surg, 1/1/2007
  • Paget’s disease of bone  
    Christoforetti, JJ, Trauma, 9/1/2005
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Arthroscopic assisted proximal hamstrings repair with human acellular dermal allograft patch augmentation for revision of failed proximal hamstrings repair: short term...
    Christoforetti, JJ, International Society for Hip Arthroscopy Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2012
  • Safety of outpatient hip arthroscopy as compared to inpatient admission: A prospective cohort study of the first 100 operative arthroscopies for a fellowship trained h...
    Christoforetti JJ, Langhans MJ, Redshaw JT, Allen M, Wilson E, Pickle E, Kivlan BT, International Society for Hip Arthroscopy Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2012
  • Precision and accuracy of identification of anatomical surface landmarks among 30 expert hip arthroscopists
    Delong J, Suri M, Hanypsiak BJ, Christoforetti JJ, International Society for Hip Arthroscopy Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Hip Arthroscopy Practice Management 
    AANA Fall Course, Las Vegas, NV - 11/13/2013
  • Internet Use for Practice Enhancement 
    ISHA Annual General Meeting, Munich Germany - 11/5/2013
  • Rotator Cuff Tendon Tears: Current Concepts 
    Nutz and Bolts of General Orthopaedics Course, Naples, Florida - 10/9/2013
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Other

  • Synovial chondromatosis 
    Christoforetti, JJ; Annunziata, CA
    http://www.emedicine.com
  • Arthroscopic repair of gluteus medius tears using single row technique (E-technique video) 
    Christoforetti, JJ
    http://Vumedi.com
    1/1/2011

Press Mentions

  • Children’s National Hosts Inaugural Orthopaedic Hip Symposium
    Children’s National Hosts Inaugural Orthopaedic Hip SymposiumOctober 22nd, 2024
  • Pain Science in Practice: Linking Basic Pain Science to the Clinic and Quality Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Care
    Pain Science in Practice: Linking Basic Pain Science to the Clinic and Quality Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation CareFebruary 28th, 2022
  • When Is Orthopedic Surgery Necessary? A British Study and North Texas Surgeon Have Different Views
    When Is Orthopedic Surgery Necessary? A British Study and North Texas Surgeon Have Different ViewsJanuary 31st, 2022

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Consultant, Breg, IncDesign and product consulting for hip orthosis.Disclosure: Royalty; hourly fee for service product feedback2010 - Present
  • Consultant, Arthrex, IncProvide full orthopaedic consultant service for hip arthroscopy product line.Disclosure: royalty, speaker fees, hourly fee-for-service product review2008 - Present