4.4
55 Ratings with 44 written Reviews
Summary
Brent B. Wiesel, MD, is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery for adolescents and adults. In addition to traditional open surgery, he has expertise in the latest techniques including minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and reverse shoulder replacement.
Dr. Wiesel is chief of the shoulder service at the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute, and he performs surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Dr. Wiesel developed his interest in shoulder disorders after injuring his shoulder preparing for the 1996 Olympics as a member of the USA Canoe/Kayak whitewater slalom team. His injury and subsequent two surgeries prevented him from competing in the Olympics, but he returned to the sport recreationally and went on to medical school and residency at the University of Pennsylvania. He had additional training in shoulder and elbow surgery at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.
As part of the shoulder service team, Dr. Wiesel is also …involved in research on advancing treatment for shoulder and elbow disorders.
Read more about Dr. Wiesel's background and accomplishments.
Patient Story:
- Strength Restored Following Shoulder Surgery
- Sophisticated reverse shoulder replacement surgery brings relief.
- InMotion - New Hope for Severe Shoulder Arthritis
Dr. Wiesel's Treatments:
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Office Locations
Dr. Brent Bowie Wiesel has 3 locationsQuick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 24 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital-Ortho Surgery
- 44 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 17 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Awards
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Dr. Brent Bowie Wiesel has the following 17 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
Dr. Brent Bowie Wiesel holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Maryland, District Of Columbia, and Virginia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027, an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027, and an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital-Ortho Surgery in 2008.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of Pennsylvania Health System in 2007.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 2002.
NPI Number
Dr. Wiesel's NPI number is 1538229471.
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- Where is Dr. Brent Wiesel's office located?
- Dr. Brent Wiesel's office is located at 5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1100, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Brent Wiesel accepts on their Vitals profile.
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- Dr. Brent Wiesel has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Is Dr. Brent Wiesel accepting new patients?
- Dr. Brent Wiesel is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Brent Wiesel's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
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