Joseph Paul Letzelter III MD
Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics
Orthopaedic Surgery Attending
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3023 Hamaker Ct500Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone+1 703-876-2788
Fax+1 703-839-6627
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Summary
- Dr. Joseph Letzelter III is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Fairfax, Virginia, with subspecialties in elbow and hand surgery, as well as pediatric orthopedics. He completed his fellowship in hand surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint Diseases after graduating from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2012 and doing a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital. His experience extends to a range of conditions including elbow and rotator cuff injuries, pediatric hand and wrist conditions and upper extremity functional reconstruction. He has published numerous articles in notable medical journals, two of his works are well cited within the healthcare community.
Education & Training
NYU Grossman School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint DiseasesFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2017 - 2018
MedStar Health Georgetown University (D.C.)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2017
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2012
Certifications & Licensure
DC State Medical License 2019 - 2026
MD State Medical License 2019 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2018 - 2020
NY State Medical License 2017 - 2019
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- LGBTQ+ Perspective in Hand Surgery: Surgeon and Patient.Joseph Paul Letzelter, Julie Balch Samora
Hand Clinics. 2023-02-01 - 2 citationsNew Beginnings and Revealing Invisible Identities.Jaime L Bellamy, David Fralinger, Mark Schultzel, Qusai Hammouri, Joseph Letzelter
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2022-09-21 - Dorsal Dislocation of the Trapezoid with Metacarpal Instability: A Boxing Injury.Oren I. Feder, Joseph P. Letzelter, Jacques Hacquebord
Journal of Wrist Surgery. 2021-06-01
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