Benjamin E. Stein, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon Located in Washington, D.C.
Orthopedic Surgeon in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Benjamin Stein is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery. You might be asking yourself if it is the right time to see an orthopedic surgeon. First, orthopedic medicine diagnoses and treats injuries and ailments affecting various areas of the musculoskeletal system. Most patients go to an orthopedist when they are suffering from heightened pain in their primary joints. Foot, ankle, and knee fractures are the most frequently treated due to a sports related injury or general “wear and tear” as part of the aging process.
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Top Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Benjamin E. Stein’s expertise is in foot and ankle orthopedics, arthroplasty, and sports medicine. Dr. Stein has over 11 years of experience treating and diagnosing patients with ankle, foot, and knee injuries. Further, Dr. Stein specializes in sports medicine, having cared for the athletes of Baltimore Orioles and the Johns Hopkins University Varsity teams.> Read More
What Is An Orthopedic Surgeon?
Orthopedic surgeons are doctors that specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of issues with your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. These issues are referred to as musculoskeletal problems. Without these areas of the body working right, you will not have the support and stability to move correctly. Musculoskeletal pain is the number one reason people visit their doctor each year. This type of pain can be caused by everything, from aging to sports injuries. A doctor will be able to address your pain and create a plan for your recovery. An orthopedic surgeon has the expertise to perform surgery if you need it. Surgery is combined with medicine and physical rehab. The surgeon is focused on getting your injury treated and to full recovery.
Common Injuries and Diagnoses
Orthopedic surgeons treat several things affecting your body. Below you will find some of the most common areas of the body and their related issues. If any of these sound familiar to you, make an appointment to see a doctor.
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CONSULTATION
Dr. Stein’s approach is to focus on treating injury from the viewpoint of healing rather than masking the symptoms. He will work with you to restore mobility and function to your joints. Rest assured you can regain an active, pain free, and physically active life again. Patients of Dr. Stein’s can expect great results. He takes a proactive and focused approach from a healing perspective.
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When Should I Make an Appointment
with an Orthopedic Surgeon?
If you are experiencing pain with any of the areas of the body mentioned above, you should visit your doctor. If you don’t have pain but find specific daily tasks hard, you may also want to make an appointment. For example, if you are can’t carry your groceries or walk for more than a few minutes.
These may be a sign that there is something untreated that needs attention. Lastly, if you feel swelling or bruising around an injury, you could have an infection and need treatment fast.
What Happens at the Consultation?
Dr. Stein will start the visit by asking you the following questions:
- Are you in chronic pain in your major joints?
- Are you no longer enjoying daily physical activities because of your injuries?
If the answer to both of those is yes, make an appointment to get checked out. The consultation is simple and easy. Dr. Stein will take a look at your injury from the outside. Also, the doctor will discuss your medical history, past injuries, and talk about what things you want to get back to free from pain.
DR. STEIN SENSED THE REAL CONDITIONS QUICKLY, TALKED DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT IN A FRIENDLY AND VERY ACCURATE WAY, RESPONDED TO ALL MY VIEWS AND SUGGESTIONS BEAUTIFULLY, AND WAS A PLEASURE TO LEARN FROM. A VERY SUPERIOR DOCTOR IN ALL RESPECTS.