Family-Practice Sports Medicine

These family-practice physicians specialize in sports medicine.

Alec Anders, Germantown; 301-942-2212.

Thomas Howard, Fairfax; 703-391-2020.

Francis O’Connor, Fort Belvoir; 703-805-0619.

Frederick W. Parker III, Manassas; 703-368-3161.

Kevin M. Weaver, Herndon; 703-481-1505.

Physiatrists

Also known as physical-rehabilitation specialists, physiatrists treat problems related to bones, muscles, and nerves. They work to improve function and alleviate pain without surgery.

Michael E. April, Rockville; 301-770-6301.

Brian Y. Kim, Germantown; 301-916-2600.

Mark Klaiman, Bethesda; 301-493-8884.

Wan Shin, Falls Church; 703-776-6086.

David P. Sniezek, downtown DC, 202-296-3555; McLean, 703-506-8471.

Neil Spiegel, Rockville; 301-231-5050.

Osteopathic Physicians

Osteopathic physicians are doctors who study the same curriculum as MDs but also train in osteopathic manipulation, a form of hands-on care that’s used to diagnose and treat illness and injury.

Stephen Blood, Alexandria; 703-998-6760.

Alan Morrison, Northwest DC; 202-966-0622.

Podiatrists

Podiatrists treat the foot and lower leg. Those listed here were recommended in a survey of doctors and are fellows of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.

Lee Firestone, downtown DC, 202-223-4616; Chevy Chase, 301-913-5225.

Harold Glickman, downtown DC; 202-833-9797.

George D. Lane, Reston; 703-391-0211.

Howard G. Osterman, downtown DC, 202-331-9727; Silver Spring, 301-587-5666.

Franklin Polun, Potomac, 301-983-8202; Friendship Heights, 202-966-0900.

Seth Rubenstein, Reston; 703-391-0211.

Steven Vetter, Fairfax; 703-352-8888.

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