Dr. John J. Klimkiewicz, MD | Bethesda, MD | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Sports medicine is the focus of Dr. John Klimkiewicz's practice, and he has treated patients in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine for 33 years. He treats osteoarthritis, knee osteoarthritis, and arthralgia, and performs bursa injections, arthrocentesis, and joint injections. He is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Suburban Hospital, and Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, and speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Klimkiewicz earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and sees patients in Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Klimkiewicz 4.75 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.8

197 Ratings
33 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
145 written reviews
2 specialties
5 areas of expertise
3 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Klimkiewicz's Ratings and Reviews

4.8

197 Ratings with 145 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 15 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (137) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Had a good bedside manner: (134) Did WellNeeds Improvement (9)
Spent time with me: (134) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (111) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
Flexible scheduling: (110) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Saw me in a timely manner: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Staff was courteous: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)

Patients consistently describe Dr. John Joseph Klimkiewicz as an exceptional orthopedic surgeon known for his expertise, compassionate care, and excellent bedside manner. Positive reviews highlight his ability to quickly diagnose issues, provide personalized treatment plans, and achieve successful surgical outcomes, often enabling patients to return to sports or daily activities with improved mobility. Patients appreciate his practical approach of minimizing surgical intervention when possible and his attentiveness to patient concerns, along with a well-run office and accommodating staff. While the summary reflects an overwhelmingly positive sentiment, there are no notable negative reviews among the dataset.

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Just started with Dr. Klimkiewicz but went to him because of outstanding record in practice and strong recommendations for him as an orthopedic surgeon and orthopedist. Great so far.

September 2nd, 2026

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I so appreciate Dr K’s manner and approach. He has treated my son’s torn meniscus and my inflamed knees. Both times he has been practical and personable. He did a complete repair of my son’s knee and had him back to swimming in 6 weeks. Other docs were recommending to remove the meniscus which is crazy for a 20 yr old. I wouldn’t trust anyone else for myself or my family. And everyone in their support team is great, responding to emails quickly and able to make appoints within a week or two.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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July 15th, 2026

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AWESOME ATTENTIVE WELL RUN OFFICE THE BEST

June 12th, 2026

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Dr Klimkiewicz is a brilliant, personable, and caring doctor. He believes in less intervention if feasible. I recommend him highly.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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May 19th, 2026

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Good personal interaction figured my problem quickly

May 11th, 2026

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As a former D1 Athlete who has had 2 ACL reconstructions/5 total knee surgeries—I’m a tough critic. Dr. K is exceptional. I was able to get in for an opinion quickly, clear diagnosis and course of treatment. Well worth the drive from Sykesville to Bethesda. I understand why he the go-to specialist of choice for so many elite athletic programs.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

April 3rd, 2026

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Very timely, very personable and very good at explaining what was going on. Gave me lots of suggestions for care. Staff was delightful.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

Needs Improvement

March 30th, 2026

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Dr Klimkiewicz cares about his patients. He listens attentively and answers questions clearly. Comes up with a treatment that is best for the patient.

March 18th, 2026

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Great bedside manner. Make Patel very comfortable

March 11th, 2026

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Dr K is the best!

March 9th, 2026

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6931 Arlington Rd Ste EBethesda, MD 20814

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Dr. John Joseph Klimkiewicz, MD	Dr. Vinh Tran, DO, FAAOS	Dr. Joseph Hanna, MD	Dr. Craig Thomas, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (197 Ratings)	4.4 (33 Ratings)	4.2 (37 Ratings)	4.7 (31 Ratings)
33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Bethesda , MD	Vienna , VA	Washington , DC	Glenn Dale , MD
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, D.C.	Med School: Ohio State University	Med School: Georgetown University
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Sports Medicine

Dr. John Joseph Klimkiewicz holds an active medical license in the states of Maryland and District Of Columbia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Klimkiewicz's NPI number is 1346249505.

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What languages does Dr. John Klimkiewicz speak?: Dr. John Klimkiewicz speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Klimkiewicz affiliated with?: Dr. John Klimkiewicz is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Suburban Hospital, and MEDSTAR MONTGOMERY MEDICAL CENTER.
Where is Dr. John Klimkiewicz's office located?: Dr. John Klimkiewicz's office is located at 6931 Arlington Rd Ste E, Bethesda, MD, 20814.
Is Dr. John Klimkiewicz accepting new patients?: Dr. John Klimkiewicz is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. John Klimkiewicz's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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