Voted a "Top Doctor" by Washingtonian Magazine 2005 and 2008, and by Washington Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine 2007

Education

• BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York
• MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Internship & Residency

• Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center

Board Certified

• Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional Distinctions

• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Strathmore’s Who’s Who
• Alpha Omega Alpha

Areas of Specialization

• Total Joint Replacement
• Sports Medicine
• Knee
• Hip
• Shoulder

Special Procedures

• Hip
  • Total hip replacement - metal, ceramic
  • Minimally invasive hip replacement
  • Hemiarthroplasty of hip
  • Revision total hip replacement
• Knee
  • Total knee replacement
  • Partial knee replacement
  • Revision total knee replacement
• Shoulder
  • Hemiarthroplasty of shoulder

Thomas A. Martinelli, MD

Dr. Martinelli was recommended by an Angie's List member. See below.

As a tri-captain and varsity-letter winner on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute basketball team, Dr. Thomas Martinelli gained collegiate athletic experience that would well prepare him for a career in orthopaedics and sports medicine. After graduating cum laude with a BS in Biology from Rennselaer in Troy, New York, Dr. Martinelli earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, attending on a Navy HPSP Scholarship. He then completed a six year residency in orthopaedic surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center. Upon completion of his residency program, Dr. Martinelli was stationed for two years in Naples, Italy, followed by two years at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, where he served as Chief of Sports Medicine from 1994-1995.

After fulfilling his naval duties, Dr. Martinelli joined Alexandria Orthopaedic Associates, which merged with Commonwealth Orthopaedics in 1999. His special interests within orthopaedics include joint replacement of the hip, knee, and shoulder, sports medicine, and fracture care.

Dr. Martinelli has been the Medical Staff Treasurer at Inova Alexandria Hospital for five years and is currently the Orthopedic Section Chief.  A frequent lecturer for the Inova Alexandria Hospital lecture series, Dr. Martinelli speaks to the public and physician groups on the topics of arthritis, joint replacement, and knee pain. He also had the opportunity to participate in the first Sports Medicine Day at the USA Today offices in Rosslyn. In addition to his involvement in the professional medical community, Dr. Martinelli serves as team physician for Falls Church High School and assists with Lake Braddock, Episcopal, and Saint Stephen’s & St. Agnes’ schools.

Dr. Martinelli is married to his high school sweetheart with whom he has two children.  The Martinelli’s reside in Fairfax Station. In his leisure time, Dr. Martinelli continues to stay active in the Burke Basketball scene, competing in the Grey Hair League and the JCC League. He also enjoys bicycling, skiing, and home improvement.

Team Physician for the following sports team(s):

Falls Church High School

Angie's List Comments

Patient: Joyce

The last time I went to Dr. Martinelli was because of a broken finger. He was very informative and took his time to explain about what had happened. He was even drawing on his nails about when my nail falls off and how long my nail underneath, is going to be. He takes his time to explain to his patients to make sure that they understand what's going on.

Patient: Donna

I went to some other doctors, but I did not like their bedside manner. Dr. Martinelli is great with his patients. He is very personable and I think he is a great doctor. He makes you feel good. He pays attention to you while you are in there; he is not curt and trying to rush you out of the office. He actually listens.