Whether you are a child or adult suffering from a sports injury, degenerative arthritis, or any musculoskeletal condition, Washington University Orthopedics provides a full complement of comprehensive orthopedic services to meet your needs.  Combining the best in both inpatient treatment and outpatient care and rehabilitation, our practice is nationally recognized for outstanding orthopedic care and innovative research. The practice is ranked among the best orthopedic practices and holds the distinction of being listed on the Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report and is considered an innovator in both conservative orthopedic care and minimally invasive microsurgical techniques.

Affiliated with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine and two academic medical centers -- Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, and St. Louis Children's Hospital -- we have the unique ability to offer inpatient treatment for most challenging cases within a Top-10 academic medical center as well as outpatient surgery and care in a new, state-of-the-art orthopedics center conveniently located in west St. Louis county.  Because of our skill and wide-ranging experience, we are the "practice of choice" for professional sports teams in St. Louis, including the St. Louis Rams football, St. Louis Blues hockey, and Saint Louis Athletica soccer teams.  We also serve as team physicians for all the Lindenwood College Football Team and Washington University athletic teams.

In addition, we provide general orthopedic services through our affiliation with the Veterans Administration Medical Center in St. Louis and pediatric orthopedic services at Shriners Hospital for Children in St. Louis.

Our Physicians

Washington University Orthopedics has built a team of outstanding specialists, many of whom are nationally recognized in Best Doctors in America and America’s Best Doctors. Our pediatric orthopedic services are ranked #3 in the nation in Parent's Magazine.

Washington University Orthopedics is led by Richard H Gelberman, MD, the Fred C. Reynolds Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine. Under his leadership, Washington University Orthopedics has grown to become a dynamic team of board-certified orthopedic specialists with a passion for both general and complex orthopedic care. The practice provides a full continuum of care to both children and adults, from initial consultation through inpatient and outpatient treatment and rehabilitation.