PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Culpeper, VA

Care Philosophy: Whether returning injured athletes to full athletic participation, helping children and their parents feel comfortable while treating various pediatric fractures, or helping older adults return to normal lifestyles after joint replacement surgery, Dr. Klein enjoys working with patients of all ages.

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.

Biography: Dr. Hosick specializes in robotically-assisted knee and hip replacement surgery. He originally chose orthopedics in medical school because he found the orthopedic staff and residents to be the most personable and welcoming of all surgical specialties. He grew to love the challenge of treating the complexities of the musculoskeletal system and the ever-evolving nature of orthopedic surgery. He says that the ability to cure a person's pain and suffering using his skills and knowledge creates a personal satisfaction that is hard for him to descrbe. Dr. Hosick is also the team physician for Osbourn High School, his Alma Mater.Dr. Hosick's greatest joy is his grandson in Richmond, who he sees whenever possible. He is proud to serve his country and it's fighting men and women as a Naval Reserve Medical Corps officer. In his free time he travels the world, and enjoys the food scene in the DC metro area.

Care Philosophy: Our practice is founded on achieving excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery, demonstrating integrity in our physician-patient relationships, providing compassionate care for our injured clients and promoting wellness as a priority in life. We strive for teamwork among health care professionals as a means to optimize both non-surgical and surgical outcomes.

Biography: Finding great satisfaction in watching someone recover from an injury and return to living, Dr. David Novak chose the field of orthopaedic surgery because he wanted to have a direct impact on the quality of life of his patients. After earning a BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Novak received his medical degree from Georgetown University where he was named a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the National Medical Honor Society. He remained in Washington, DC, at Georgetown University Medical Center to complete a residency in orthopaedic surgery. He then completed advanced fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Novak worked intensively with some of the best sports and arthroscopic surgeons in the country during his fellowship training and today is able to perform advanced arthroscopic techniques for a number of orthopaedic problems. His special interests include sports medicine and sports injuries, complex problems of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder stabilization for loose or dislocating shoulder, ACL and ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, and cartilage restoration of the knee, and adult joint reconstruction.