PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Silver Spring, MD

Biography: Dr. David Macias specializes in foot and ankle surgery. When an injury ended his high school freshman soccer season, his orthopedic surgeon took great care of him. Besides being a great physician, the surgeon was a great person and inspired Dr. Macias to pursue a career in medicine. That experience, coupled with his undergraduate studies in biological engineering, made orthopedic surgery a perfect fit. In his free time, Dr. Macias enjoys playing with his wife and children, traveling, woodworking, and Mississippi State athletics.

Biography: Dr. George Aguiar was drawn to the field of orthopaedics out of a desire to help improve and change the lives of patients with acute and chronic injuries. Intrigued by the constant challenge to stay abreast of the latest technologies and procedures within the orthopaedic specialty, Dr. Aguiar enjoys interacting daily with patients and using his surgical skills to improve patient disabilities. Dr. Aguiar has tailored his practice to include primarily sports medicine and adult knee and shoulder reconstruction. With extensive experience in total hip and knee replacements, Dr. Aguiar's special interests also include arthroscopic shoulder instability repair, ankle arthroscopy, and total knee replacements.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Naqvi has a special interest in the direct anterior hip approach as well as utilizing technology to perform robotic hip and knee replacement surgery. He utilizes all these techniques to help provide his patients with the best outcomes and facilitate their recovery. Musculoskeletal problems, such as arthritis, frequently leave patients with debilitating pain that significantly affects their quality of life. Dr. Naqvi believes in working closely with his patients to find the best solution that helps them improve their quality of life, be it surgical or nonsurgical.