Dr. Nicholas D. Casscells, MD | Chevy Chase, MD | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Nicholas Casscells, MD is fellowship trained in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery. He has a special interest in sports related injuries, deformities, and arthritic conditions of the foot and ankle. He is a member of the MedStar Orthopaedic institute and joins us from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Casscells will see patients in the Orthopaedic and Sports Center at MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre, as well as perform surgery onsite at the MedStar Surgery Center.

Dr. Casscells is a third generation orthopaedic surgeon. He enjoys watersports, skiing, and spending time with his family.

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5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1100Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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1120 20th St NW Frnt 1Washington, DC 20036

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW # 1Washington, DC 20007

accepting new patients
4.8

31 Ratings
13 years of experience
29 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore
31 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations

Patients express high satisfaction with Dr. Nicholas Dyson Casscells, highlighting his attentiveness, thorough explanations, and compassionate care. Many patients appreciate his detailed evaluations, preventative advice, and the way he makes them feel understood during their visits. However, some negative feedback indicates that a few patients felt rushed during their appointments, sensing that the doctor might be eager to leave the room. Overall, Dr. Casscells is recommended for his expertise and commitment to patient care, despite occasional concerns about his availability during consultation.

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Great visiting

February 23rd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Casscells is terrific. He really listens to my concerns and explains options. He answered every question I had. I have a complex set of foot problems and he explained their interactions especially between my feet and knees. He is concerned and caring. Before

December 8th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Good experience

August 12th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Great

April 23rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Awesome experience and should be the standard for care.

December 31st, 2024 | Source: Partner

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All good experience

December 17th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I went to the appointment to get advice on how to avoid having the same problem, even I was not feeling pain. My impression was that the doctor wanted to leave the room as soon as possible. I feel like I have to make an effort to make the doctor stay in the room.

December 13th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr Casscells is a fabulous surgeon and physician, very happy to be under his care. Would highly recommend him to others, and have already had a friend seek him out for care.

November 22nd, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Casscells was a true doctor he saw he cared, he explained.

November 4th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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The doctor provided excellent service as follows:He provided a level of comfort, ask questions & listened, examined & showed me the X-rays and discussed the diagnosis & treatment. I felt that I was a person and not just a patient.

October 31st, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Foot & Ankle Orthopedics
Foot & Ankle Surgery

Dr. Nicholas D. Casscells holds an active medical license in the states of Virginia, Maryland, and District Of Columbia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expires in 2026, 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

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore in 2019.

Residency

Completed their residency at Georgetown University School of Medicine GME in 2018.

Medical School

Graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 2013.

NPI Number

Dr. Casscells' NPI number is 1811330996.

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Dr. Joseph Leigh Ferguson, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
13 Years Exp | Chevy Chase, MD
(26)
Dr. Brett Russell Levine, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
26 Years Exp | Chevy Chase, MD
(71)
Dr. Akhil Jay Khanna, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
31 Years Exp | Chevy Chase, MD
(105)
Dr. Michael William Kessler, MD
Hand Surgery
21 Years Exp | Chevy Chase, MD
(53)
Dr. Kevin W O'Malley, MD
Hand Surgery
17 Years Exp | Washington, DC
(71)
Dr. Carter Wallace Mitchell, MD
Sports Medicine
24 Years Exp | Olney, MD
(35)
Dr. Daniel Aaron Portney, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
7 Years Exp | Chevy Chase, MD
(2)
Dr. Ryan Stephen Murray, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
12 Years Exp | Gaithersburg, MD
(19)
Dr. Kenneth M Vaz, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
14 Years Exp | Olney, MD
(56)
Dr. Kevin Woo Park, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
11 Years Exp | Washington, DC
(54)

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