Maryland Orthopedic Specialists
After nearly two decades treating elite athletes and pioneering new arthroscopic joint-preserving techniques in Pittsburgh and Dallas, board-certified orthopedic surgeon John “Dr. Christo” Christoforetti returned to the Washington Metropolitan region in 2023 to enter private practice. His gold-standard care combines innovation, compassion and accessibility—utilizing cutting-edge injectable orthobiologics, minimally invasive camera-based repair and customized rehabilitation protocols.
Now seeing patients at Maryland Orthopedic Specialists in Bethesda and Germantown, Dr. Christoforetti helps individuals return to active lifestyles after hip, shoulder and knee injuries. Since 2007, patients of all ages from across the United States have sought care from his teams; together, they’ve created incredible comeback stories.
A global leader in arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Christoforetti is president of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy and was a team physician for Major League Baseball (Pittsburgh Pirates), Major League Soccer (FC Dallas), NCAA Division 1 and international events like the CONCACAF Gold Cup and the SheBelieves Cup. Despite his surgical credentials, he views surgery as a last resort—favoring thoughtful, conservative solutions whenever possible.
“We apply elite care to everyday practice, meet patients on their terms and witness incredible outcomes,” says Dr. Christo.
Drawn back by longtime friendships from his Georgetown days and the independent, physician-led model at Maryland Orthopedic Specialists and the CAO Research Foundation, Dr. Christoforetti saw a unique opportunity to provide high-touch, coordinated care in a private practice setting.
“The best outcomes come from understanding the whole person—not just the injury,” he says. “It’s about knowing what matters most to our patients and creating a safe, confident path forward.”
