Washingtonian
Recognized by peers across the greater Washington region.
Christopher S. Raffo, MD
Fellowship-trained shoulder and knee surgeon for athletes and active people in Montgomery County and the greater Washington area.
Thoughtful care for shoulders, knees, and the people who rely on them.
Dr. Raffo treats shoulder and knee injuries with a focus on arthroscopic care: rotator cuff and labral repair, shoulder instability, ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, and cartilage restoration. When surgery is not the best first step, the plan begins with the least invasive effective option.
His practice is built around clear decisions, careful technique, and a practical goal: helping patients return to the activity that matters to them, whether that is competitive sport, work, or daily life.
Built on focused surgical training.
Education & residency
- University of Notre DameUndergraduate · Bachelor of Science in Physics, cum laude · 1995
- Georgetown University School of MedicineMedical school · Doctor of Medicine with Honors · 1999
- Georgetown University School of MedicineResidency · Orthopaedic Surgery · 1999–2004
Fellowship
- New England Baptist HospitalAdvanced arthroscopic shoulder & knee surgery · Sports medicine · 2005
Board certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryCertified 2007
- ABOS Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports MedicineCertified 2007
Recognition by peers, over time.
A selective record of regional Top Doctor recognition, shown with the individual years rather than condensed into a vague superlative.
Bethesda Magazine
Recognized by peers across the greater Washington region.
Care shaped by the sidelines.
- Former head team physician — Catholic University
- Former head team physician — Quince Orchard High School
- Former assistant team physician — Boston Celtics
- Former assistant team physician — Washington Football Team
- Former assistant team physician — Georgetown University Hoyas & Tufts University
Ready to be seen?
Appointments are booked through Maryland Orthopedic Specialists, where Dr. Raffo practices.