4.6
49 Ratings with 38 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Postma serves as the Chief of Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and holds the Peter Cyrus Rizzo, M.D., and Rose Dignan Rizzo Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery in Clinical Education at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. His areas of specialty include arthroscopy of the�knee,�hip, and shoulder�with an emphasis on ACL and knee ligamentous reconstruction,�hip arthroscopy and labral repair procedures, Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI), and rotator cuff tears.
Dr. Postma serves as the Head Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Washington Wizards and for Georgetown University Athletic Department. As such he treats a variety of athletes from high school to the professional level. He additionally is heavily integrated with the Medstar Georgetown Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program and is the Vice Chairman of Education. He is also involved in the Georgetown University School of Medicine where he serves as the Clerkship …Director of Surgical Subspecialties and the Clerkship Director of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. William Postma is an empathetic and dedicated Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine specialist serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Dr. Postma is an alumnus of the Medical University of South Carolina where he earned his medical degree. He completed his internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He, then completed his Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).
Dr. Postma is fluent in English and Spanish. He conducts his appointments with the personalized care and attention that he would expect for his own family.
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Dr. William Postma has 4 locationsQuick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 20 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Georgetown University School of Medicine GME
- 38 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Medical Specialties
Dr. William Postma has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. William Postma has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
Dr. William Postma holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027, an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027, and an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Georgetown University School of Medicine GME in 2011.
Internship
Completed their internship at Georgetown University School of Medicine GME in 2007.
Medical School
Graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 2006.
NPI Number
Dr. Postma's NPI number is 1821249897.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. William Postma affiliated with?
- Dr. William Postma is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.
- Where is Dr. William Postma's office located?
- Dr. William Postma's office is located at 5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1100, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815.
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