Joseph Letzelter III, MD

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Language(s):

  • English, Spanish

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Dr. Joseph Letzelter III is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity conditions at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV). Board-certified in orthopaedic surgery with a subspecialty in hand surgery, he has a particular interest in treating upper extremity injuries, congenital hand deformities, and neuromuscular conditions such as cerebral palsy and brachial plexus injuries. Dr. Letzelter completed fellowships at New York University, the New Zealand Institute of Hand Surgery, and Shriners Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University, where he also completed his residency and internship.

Recognized as a leader in his field, Dr. Letzelter has received accolades such as the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Young Leader Award and has been named a Top Doctor by Arlington Magazine and Washingtonian. Outside of his clinical work, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, and outdoor activities.

Publications:

Letzelter JP, Samora JB. LGBTQ+ Perspective in Hand Surgery: Surgeon and Patient. Hand Clin. 2023 Feb;39(1):79-86. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2022.08.005. PMID: 36402529.

Bellamy JL, Fralinger D, Schultzel M, Hammouri Q, Letzelter J, Bridges CM, Odum SM, Samora J. New Beginnings and Revealing Invisible Identities. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Sep 21;104(18):e79. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.22.00144. Epub 2022 Apr 5. PMID: 35383663.

Manske MC, Abarca NE, Letzelter JP, James MA. Patient-reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Scores for Children With Brachial Plexus Birth Injury. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Mar 1;41(3):171-176. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001754. PMID: 33448721.

Letzelter J, Hill JB, Hacquebord J. An Overview of Skin Antiseptics Used in Orthopaedic Surgery Procedures. Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Aug 15;27(16):599-606.

Goodwin D, Baecher N, Pitta M, Letzelter J, Marcel J, Argintar E. Driving after orthopedic surgery. Orthopedics. 2013 Jun;36(6):469-74.

Feder OI, Letzelter JP, Hacquebord JH. Dorsal Dislocation of the Trapezoid with Metacarpal Instability: A Boxing Injury. J Wrist Surg. 2021 Jun;10(3):245-248. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1715801. Epub 2020 Aug 27. PMID: 34109069; PMCID: PMC8169159.

Sherman T, Letzelter J, Ryan J, Schectel J, Postma W. Large Synovial Chondroma of the Infrapatellar Fat Pad: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Prog Orthop Sci. 2016; 2(3): 23-29

Board Certifications:

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty in Hand Surgery

    Education:

    • Fellowship: New York University Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship (2018); New Zealand Institute of Hand Surgery (2018); Shriners Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (2019)

      • Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2017)

        • Internship: Georgetown University Hospital (2013)

          • Medical School: Georgetown University (2012)

            • Undergraduate: Georgetown University (2008)

            Awards & Recognition:

            • Top Doctors Recognition: Arlington Magazine, Washingtonian
              • American Society for Surgery of the Hand Young Leader (2022)
                • String of Pearl Teach Award Nominee (2013, 2016)