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Voted a "Top Doctor" by: Super Doctors® 2011; Northern Virginia Magazine 2011; Best of Arlington Award in the Orthopedics Physician category by the US Commerce Association (USCA) 2011; Washingtonian Magazine 2005, 2008 & 2010; Washington Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine 2007

Education

BS, Boston College
MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Internship & Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center

Fellowship

Sports Medicine/Knee & Shoulder Surgery Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Center

Board Certified

Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Professional Distinctions

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
Eastern Orthopaedic Society
Georgetown and University of Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Societies
Virginia Orthopaedic Society
Virginia and Arlington County Medical Societies
Georgetown Clinical Society
Phi Beta Kappa & Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Societies
Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
Member of MLS Team Physician Society
Lab Instructor, Fall Meeting for AANA

Areas of Specialization

Sports Medicine
Shoulder
Knee
Elbow
Trauma
Children and Adolescents

Special Procedures/Techniques

Arthroscopic surgery
Complex ligament and revision reconstruction
All aspects of cartilage surgery
Total knee replacement
Partial knee replacement
Total shoulder replacement
Hemiarthroplasty of shoulder
Resurfacing of the shoulder

Christopher C. Annunziata, MD

See patient testimonial below.

Redskins Team Physicians

DC United

Originally from New Haven, Connecticut, Dr. Christopher Annunziata was drawn to the field of orthopaedics because of the opportunity it would give him to care for individuals of all ages and to restore or enhance the function of people with injury or chronic musculoskeletal ailments. Dr. Annunziata earned a BS from Boston College before graduating with his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center and went on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine/Knee and Shoulder Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Center.

With a special interest in sports medicine, Dr. Annunziata enjoys helping athletes return to their sport after an injury. He also enjoys educating and advising patients of all ages about their musculoskeletal health. In addition to sports related injuries, Dr. Annunziata treats complex problems of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle, performs all types of ligament reconstruction, arthroplasty of the knee and shoulder, and a complete array of arthroscopic surgeries.

Active in the academics of sports medicine, Dr. Annunziata is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Georgetown University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery where he received the Peter Kenmore Award for Excellence in Resident Education in 2001. He also carries his love for sports medicine into the community where he serves as team physician for the Washington Redskins, DC United Major League Soccer, consultant for McLean Youth Soccer, lecturer for multiple athletic societies, and team physician for James Madison High School in Virginia. Dr. Annunziata is a member of the NFL Team Physician Society.

Dr. Annunziata’s wife Christina is a physician and PhD graduate working in oncology research at the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. The Annunziata’s are the proud parents of two young boys. In his leisure time, Dr. Annunziata participates in ice hockey, softball, running, and cycling.

Patient Testimonials

RateMDs.com:
I've been going to Dr. Annunziata since 2008 and he is as attentive now as he was the first time I stepped into the office. Explains everything very thoroughly, let's you ask questions and doesn't rush going over the answers. I've had to make a couple emergency appointments and he has always been readily available. After doing several knee surgeries (due to the complexity of my problem), he always calls to check if everything is going well. He even provided his personal number in case anything happened after surgery and said to make sure to call him, now what doctor would do that! With a couple of more surgeries on the horizon, I would not trust any other doctor than him! I highly highly recommend him!

Chris Annunziata is the right man for the job! He is at the top of his game and always three steps ahead. He works with you without imposing any assumptions. He exhibits a truly outstanding professional demeanor and caring attitude. He was helpful and knowlegeable at all times and got me back to my life! I would recomend him to friends or anyone with a knee problem. His staff is also wonderful and always positive. I often came early to appointments and he came to see me early every time. I was amazed and I can say that although this was the worst problem I have ever had, (ACL reconstruction) it was the best doctor experience I have ever had as well. Thank you Dr. Annunziata!

Team Physician for the following sports team(s):

Member of The Washington Ballet’s Alliance of Medical Providers for the 2010-2011 season.
McLean Youth Soccer
Washington Redskins

Office Information

Arlington Office

(703) 810-5215
1635 N. George Mason Dr
Suite 310
Arlington, Virginia 22205
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Tysons Corner Office

(703) 810-5213
8320 Old Courthouse Road
Suite 100
Vienna, Virginia 22182
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