4.6
94 Ratings with 82 written Reviews
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Raymond Thal, MD is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, sub-specializing in sports medicine & arthroscopic surgery. His focuses are the shoulder, knee, and elbow. Dr. Thal is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and has earned the distinguished Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (CAQSM).
Throughout his renowned career, Dr. Thal has been recognized as a leader in orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, specializing in shoulder, knee & elbow injuries and disorders. He has been an orthopaedic consultant for numerous professional, collegiate, and scholastic teams, including serving as the Head Team Physician for the Washington Football Team (formerly Washington Redskins) from 2000-2008.
In 2021, Dr. Thal joined OrthoBethesda in establishing the Washington Sports Medicine Institute. He is excited to collaborate with the world-class sports medicine specialists at OrthoBethesda, with plans to build a …state-of-the-art, Sports Medicine Center of Excellence in Tysons, Virginia.
OrthoBethesda is one of the largest and most trusted orthopedic groups in the DMV, serving patients in Bethesda, Maryland and across the region. Their physicians and care teams provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care—from diagnosis and imaging to personalized treatment plans, rehabilitation coordination, and injury prevention—so you can get the right care in one connected experience. With a focus on conservative options whenever appropriate and advanced surgical expertise when needed, they guide you from your first visit through recovery. With multiple convenient locations throughout Maryland and Virginia and streamlined scheduling, expert orthopedic care is always close to home.
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Dr Thal operated on both my right and left rotator cuffs in 2008 and 2012. The results of both surgeries were excellent. He was always kind and competent to say the least. When I injured my left knee recently, there was no other doctor I wanted to help me. He responded to my email within 45 minutes of my calling him. He’s the best and I share that with anyone I know who needs an orthopedist.
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