Dr. Elizabeth Marie Polfer, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Polfer is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in both orthopedic surgery and oncology, bringing a unique dual expertise to complex cases involving bone and soft tissue cancers. She earned her medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F.E. Hebert School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. With 17 years of clinical experience, Dr. Polfer has developed extensive knowledge in treating conditions that require both orthopedic and oncologic expertise. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Polfer practices at multiple locations including Bethesda, Maryland and El Paso, Texas, with a primary affiliation at The Hospitals of Providence East Campus. Her clinical focus includes treating patients with joint pain, arm fractures, and stenosing tenosynovitis, which is a condition affecting tendon movement. She incorporates various …treatment approaches including physical therapy, manual therapy, and strength training programs to help patients recover function and mobility. Her combined background in orthopedics and oncology makes her particularly skilled at managing complex cases where cancer treatment intersects with musculoskeletal health.