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Nirschl Orthopaedic Center1715 North George Mason Drive, Medical Offices C, Suite 504, Arlington, VA 22205 map
Dr. Ronald Paik is a sports medicine specialist in Arlington, VA. He is trained to treat injuries sustained during physical activity, like a sprained ankle.
Nirschl Orthopaedic Center
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Ronald S. Paik is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(703) 522-2603
Address
1715 North George Mason Drive, Medical Offices C, Suite 504, Arlington, VA 22205
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Office Details
Nirschl Orthopaedic Center is located in the Physician Medical Building adjacent to Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia. There is a multi-level pay parking garage (Green Parking) attached to our medical office.
We are southwest of downtown Washington D.C. Our facility is only a few miles from the Ballston and East Falls Church Metro stops on the Orange Line.
Parking Lot C
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
- BIOGRAPHY
A native of Northern Virginia, Dr. Ronald Paik graduated from the University of Virginia where he was in the Echols Scholar Honors Program. He received his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School where he was selected as a National Institutes of Health Summer Research Fellow. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine in Chicago. He went on to pursue further fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the world renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, which pioneered the Tommy John surgical procedure for baseball pitchers.
Dr. Paik specializes in treating disorders of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. His goal is to pursue nonoperative treatments when possible but is experienced in arthroscopic procedures, surgical repair and reconstruction. Dr. Paik makes it a priority to ensure that his patients are well informed about their conditions and treatment options so that they can make educated decisions.
Dr. Paik has assisted in the medical and surgical care of multiple professional and collegiate teams including the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, and University of Southern California Trojans. He has published and presented on many orthopaedic topics. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
BOARD CERTIFIED
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
- AANA Associate Master Instructor
- Echols Scholar Honors Program
- National Institutes of Health Research Fellow
- Named Top Orthopaedic Specialist in Arlington Virginia
- Reviewer for Sports Health, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.
TEAM PHYSICIAN
ASSISTANT TEAM PHYSICIAN (Past)
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Los Angeles Sparks
- Los Angeles Kings
- Anaheim Ducks
- Oakland Athletics
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Los Angeles Angels
- University of Southern California Trojans
- LA Kiss Arena Football Team
- Fullerton College Hornets
- Los Angeles Unified District High Schools
- University of Illinois at Chicago Flame
Specialties
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Sports Medicine
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Paik is trained to treat complications such as muscle tears and strains, concussions, tendon and ligament damage, shin splints, sports hernias, fractures, and a variety of others. Treatments may include rehabilitation services, therapies and a variety of surgical operations, among others.
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Orthopedic Surgery
An orthopedic surgeon in Virginia, Dr. Paik is qualified to identify and treat trauma to the musculoskeletal system, such as the joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. After reaching a specific medical diagnosis, Dr. Paik will normally turn to surgery when all other treatment methods are already exhausted or eliminated. Patients might need the attention of an orthopedic surgeon for sports injuries, sprains, torn ligaments, fractures, and more.
Services & Procedures
- Achilles Repair Multiligament (PCL, LCL, MCL) knee repair and reconstruction
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff and Labral Repairs
- Arthroscopic Surgery (Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Ankle)
- Biceps Repair
- Cartilage Surgery
- Complex Ligament and Revision Reconstruction of the Shoulder, Elbow and Knee
- Joint Replacement (Knee/Shoulder)
- Meniscus Surgery
- Orthobiologics: PRP Therapy & Stem Cell Therapy
- Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
- Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery for Shoulder Instability
- Tendon Reconstruction
- UCL Reconstruction “Tommy John Surgery”
Special Interests
- Cartilage Restoration
- Cartilage Resurfacing of the Knee
- Complex Ligament Repairs, Revision & Reconstruction (Shoulder & Knee)
- Platelet Rich Plasma Injections
- Shoulder Superior Capsular Reconstruction
- Tenex Procedures for Tendinitis
- UCL Reconstruction “Tommy John Surgery”
- Ultrasound Guided Injections
Education & Training
Medical School
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Eastern Virginia Medical School
MD • 2008
Residency
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University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago • Chicago, IL
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
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Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic • Los Angeles, California
Fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Hospital Affiliations
- Virginia Hospital Center Arlington
Languages Spoken
- English
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