PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Aldie, VA

Biography: Dr. A. Brion Gardner is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and has received several military awards including the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his care of critically wounded Marines and Navy Sailors injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Gardner is enthusiastic about all sports, fitness and wellness. He has been a contributor to WashingtonPost.com in the NFL Forum The League, writing a weekly analysis of sports injuries. He has also been a guest expert on NFL satellite radio discussing various injury related issues of collegiate and professional football players. He has been a contributor to various television and radio sports talk shows as a medical analyst.

Care Philosophy: Our goal is to ensure your entire body can carry you actively and pain-free into the future! To do so, we have created a continuum of care model that serves our patients from their very first symptoms to full recovery in a modern, monitored, integrated program. Our clinics provide our patients with cutting-edge, comprehensive orthopedic, diagnostic, physical therapy, and wellness services all under one roof. Together, we can restore your independence so you can live more of the life you want.?

Care Philosophy: Dr. Jossan is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Hand Surgeon, who enjoys general Orthopaedics, fracture care, and specializes in upper extremity problems of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder in pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. Dr J

Care Philosophy: What is important to Dr. Miller and Town Center Orthopaedics is superior patient outcomes and unmatched patient satisfaction. Dr. Miller prides himself in being a patient advocate, often going the extra mile to ensure that the care delivered is patient centered. He has been selected for the Patients' Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Award and Top Doctor on multiple occasions. In addition to his extensive medical commitments, Dr. Miller enjoys fitness, the outdoors, and spending time with his family.

Biography: Dr. Thomas Mazahery grew up in Northern Virginia and wanted to return to the area after his Fellowship to begin his orthopaedic practice. Dr. Mazahery graduated with a BA in Biology from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He then completed a general surgery internship and an orthopaedic surgery residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, Dr. Mazahery completed a spine fellowship with the renowned surgeon Dr. Henry Bohlman at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. As a spine specialist, Dr. Mazahery enjoys helping his patients return to normal function and resume their active lifestyles. He is especially fascinated by degenerative spine conditions, cervical spine pathology, and research related to improving spine surgery and technology. Having participated in extensive training for cervical spine conditions, Dr. Mazahery's special interests also include motion sparing technology, minimally invasive techniques, deformity correction, microsurgery, and the operative and non-operative care of the entire spine. Active in many professional leadership roles, Dr. Mazahery has been the recipient of several research grants and has presented his research at national and international meetings. He is presently a participant in the AOA Emerging Leaders Program, a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. In his leisure time, Dr. Mazahery enjoys running. To date, he has completed five marathons.

Biography: Dr. Charles Seal, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Reston, VA. He is 50 years old. Dr. Charles Seal, MD is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Nguyen joined Virginia Spine Institute in 2005 to strengthen the comprehensive and interventional pain management practice. As Director of the Pain Management Center of Virginia, a state-of-the-art outpatient medical center, he has been recognized among the70 Best Pain Management Physicians in America. As a fellowship trained pain specialist, his philosophy is to utilize the most innovative techniques to deliver quality pain management. With his dedication to the practice of medicine, he is on the forefront of minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Bharara joins Virginia Spine Institute's comprehensive and interventional pain management team with multifaceted experience treating musculoskeletal patients, performing electro- diagnostic procedures, and administering peripheral and spinal injections. His philosophy promotes the practice of innovative and safe interventional pain management techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders. With this, he also exemplifies a compassionate approach with his patients to alleviate pain, restore maximum function and improve quality of life.