Dr. Lynnford S Wilson M.D.
Orthopedist | Foot and Ankle Surgery
21475 Ridgetop Cir Suite 150 Sterling VA, 20166About
Dr. L. Sam Wilson, Jr., is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to patients with foot and ankle problems. Dr. Wilson received his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. His Doctor of Medicine degree was obtained from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He served his Orthopaedic residency at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. Lastly, he completed his Foot and Ankle Fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to his work at Arthritis & Sports Orthopaedics & Physical Therapy, he was an assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and served on the Orthopaedic teaching staff at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. Wilson regularly gives lectures on foot and ankle problems. As an expert on foot and ankle care, Dr. Wilson has published work in Foot and Ankle International Journal on "Motor Vehicle Accidents and Foot and Ankle Injuries".
Education and Training
Emory University School of Medicine Medical Degree 1978
Tripler Army Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 1983
Johns Hopkins Hospital Foot and Ankle Fellowship 1996
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Awards
- Top Doctor 2015 Northern Virginia Magazine
- On-Time Doctor Award 2014 Vitals.com
- On-Time Doctor Award 2015 Vitals.com
- Patients' Choice Award 2013 Vitals.com
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2013 Vitals.com
- Best of Sterling Award 2011 U.S. Commerce Association
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