Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, LLC
Offices in Bethesda, Rockville and Germantown
With a special interest in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery, Dr. Christopher Raffo is board certified in orthopedic surgery and fellowship-trained in sports medicine. Although no one in his family was a physician, Christopher knew he wanted to be a doctor from a young age, second grade in fact.
“I always had an interest in taking away pain,” he says. Why orthopedics? As a physics major in college, the mechanical side of it had appeal. “It’s a very satisfying job.”
In addition to caring for patients, he has also found it rewarding to create a great workplace. As a practice founder and partner, this has always been a part of his mission. “We try to maintain a phenomenal workplace for our great employees, who we deeply appreciate,” he says.
Dr. Raffo cares for adult, teen and pediatric patients. Known for working with athletes, he has spent time caring for members of the Washington Commanders, D.C. United, Georgetown Hoyas, and numerous high school teams. He also served as assistant team physician for the Boston Celtics.
Whether the patient is an athlete or a person who simply enjoys being physically active, quickly getting through an injury is essential. While Dr. Raffo is an expert at diagnosing and treating all types of orthopedic issues, he specializes in shoulder and knee injuries. Many of his surgical treatments involve minimally invasive arthroscopic repairs, including rotator cuff and meniscus tear procedures.
“I prefer a conservative approach,” Raffo says, “my philosophy is to get as many years as possible out of your original parts.”
