John J. Christoforetti, M.D. FAAOS
Maryland Orthopedic Specialists
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  • Bethesda
    Bethesda
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    6710A Rockledge Drive Suite 130 Bethesda Maryland 20817
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    Mon – Fri: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    (Phones from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
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    (301) 515-0900
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  • Germantown
    Germantown
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    19847 Century Boulevard Suite 205 Germantown Maryland 20874
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    Mon – Fri: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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John J. Christoforetti M.D. FAAOS — Physician

Biography

John J. Christoforetti, MD FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 15 years of experience treating hip, shoulder and knee injuries with arthroscopic surgery using evidence-based, patient-centered conservative and surgical methods. His patients include active professional, collegiate, Olympic and high school athletes and adult and adolescent patients pursuing active lifestyles.  

Dr Cristoforetti’s unique research and leadership contributions to the field of orthopedics have been recognized by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is a founder of the MASH Study group and has authored over 40 original peer-reviewed publications. He has been quoted in The Atlantic and delivered invited lectures in over 10 countries.

His outside interests include spending time with family, boating, surfing, skiing, and travel.

Areas Of Expertise

Hip Preservation/ Trauma

Sports Medicine

Specialties

Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery

Medical Degree

Doctor of Medicine  - Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC

Residency

  • Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC

  • NIAMS Branch, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 

Fellowship

Steadman-Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Spartanburg, SC

Steadman-Hawkins Clinic, Vail Colorado

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic Surgery 2009; 2019

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Sports Medicine 2009; 2019

Professional Associations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, member; Committees:  Education and Technology Committee (2006)

Hawkins Society, Member Chair, Annual Fellows Meeting, Hilton Head, SC 2016

Arthroscopy Association of North America, member

Committees: Hip Team Leader, 2018; AANA/VirtaMed Virtual Reality Simulator Project; Orthopaedic Learning Center Committee, 2018-2023; Reviewer of Manuscripts for Annual Meeting, 2016, 2017; Copernicus Project, 2015: Hip Arthroscopy Metrics Committee (AJ Stubbs Chair); Orthopaedic Learning Center Master Instructor, Hip Arthroscopy, 2013-Present; Orthopaedic Learning Center Associate Master Instructor, Hip Arthroscopy, 2007-2013; Bylaws Committee Member: 2023         

Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, Member

Allegheny County Medical Society, Member

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Member

International Society for Hip Arthroscopy, Member

Committees: Web/Tech Committee Chair, 2010-present; Industry Liaison Committee, 2015-present; Education Committee Chair, 2020-2022; Virtual Education Programme Chair, 2020-2021; Reviewer of Manuscripts for Annual Meeting, 2011- Present; Board of Directors, 2012-Present; Executive Board of Directors, 2020-Present; General Secretary: 2020-2022; Second Vice President: 2022-Present

American Hip Institute, Faculty-at-Large

Multicenter Arthroscopic Study of the Hip (MASH) Studygroup, Founding Member- Surgeon

Professional Soccer Physicians Society

Texas Orthopaedic Society

Major Accomplishments

Dr Cristoforetti’s unique research and leadership contributions to the field of orthopedics have been recognized by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (Aircast Award for Clinical Science), the Arthroscopy Association of North America (Master Instructor, Steven Snyder Award for Education), the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (Society President, 2024). 

He is a founder of the MASH Study group and has authored over 40 original peer-reviewed publications.  He has been quoted in The Atlantic and delivered invited lectures in over 10 countries. 

He is a member of the Professional Soccer Physician’s Society and served as team physician for Major League Soccer (FC Dallas:2019-2023), CONCACAF Gold Cup, SheBelieves Cup, and the FCS National Championship Football Game (’20-’23).  Past team physician roles include Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB; Pittsburgh Riverhounds USL (2012-2019); Washington Wild Things (’07-’08); Colorado Rockies (’06-’07). 

He is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery for the Drexel University College of Medicine and past leadership roles include Director: Center for Athlete’s Hip, Texas Health Sports Medicine (2019-2023), Director, Center for Athletic Hip Injury, Allegheny Health Network (2012-2019).

Hospital Affiliations

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital

Affiliated Surgery Centers

Surgery Center of Chevy Chase

Massachusetts Avenue Surgery Center