OsteoarthritisofHand near Springfield, VA

Biography: Finding great satisfaction in watching someone recover from an injury and return to living, Dr. David Novak chose the field of orthopaedic surgery because he wanted to have a direct impact on the quality of life of his patients. After earning a BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Novak received his medical degree from Georgetown University where he was named a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the National Medical Honor Society. He remained in Washington, DC, at Georgetown University Medical Center to complete a residency in orthopaedic surgery. He then completed advanced fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Novak worked intensively with some of the best sports and arthroscopic surgeons in the country during his fellowship training and today is able to perform advanced arthroscopic techniques for a number of orthopaedic problems. His special interests include sports medicine and sports injuries, complex problems of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder stabilization for loose or dislocating shoulder, ACL and ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, and cartilage restoration of the knee, and adult joint reconstruction.

Biography: Dr Andrew Neviaser is a nationally recognized expert in shoulder and elbow surgery. He treats all conditions of the shoulder and elbow including rotator cuff problems, arthritis, dislocations and stiffness of the shoulder and elbow. In his free time, he likes to spend time with his four children, all of whom are active in sports.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Naqvi has a special interest in the direct anterior hip approach as well as utilizing technology to perform robotic hip and knee replacement surgery. He utilizes all these techniques to help provide his patients with the best outcomes and facilitate their recovery. Musculoskeletal problems, such as arthritis, frequently leave patients with debilitating pain that significantly affects their quality of life. Dr. Naqvi believes in working closely with his patients to find the best solution that helps them improve their quality of life, be it surgical or nonsurgical.