SomaticNerveBlock near Potomac, MD

Care Philosophy: 1. Listen, listen, listen 2. Educate, educate, educate 3. Surgery is generally the last resort as most problems can & should be treated non-operatively 4. When surgery is necessary, minimally invasive approaches generally have better outcomes; however, sometimes a "traditional" approach is the best alternative.

Biography: A native Virginian, Dr. Amanda Trucksess attended The College of William and Mary where she was a member of their Division I swim team. With a strong interest in athletics as well as human biomechanics and physiology, Dr. Trucksess graduated cum laude with a major in kinesiology. She went on to earn her medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond where she was named to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Following medical school, she completed a four year residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (known as physiatry) is a sub-specialty of medicine that focuses on the restoration of function and the non-operative treatment of nerve, muscle, and bone disorders. Dr. Trucksess chose this specialty because it allowed her to integrate her interest in human physiology with her passion for patient care.

Care Philosophy: What is important to Dr. Miller and Town Center Orthopaedics is superior patient outcomes and unmatched patient satisfaction. Dr. Miller prides himself in being a patient advocate, often going the extra mile to ensure that the care delivered is patient centered. He has been selected for the Patients' Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Award and Top Doctor on multiple occasions. In addition to his extensive medical commitments, Dr. Miller enjoys fitness, the outdoors, and spending time with his family.