
Dr. Douglas Murphy, MD
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
6000 Executive Blvd., Ste. 510 North Bethesda MD, 20891About
Dr Murphy is a Board Certified orthopedics surgeon who has been in continuous orthopedics practice since 1994. He has personally performed thousands of hip, knee and other types of joint replacements using a variety of techniques and implants. He also has extensive experience in trauma and post trauma reconstructive surgery. He has been practicing in Montgomery County since 2007. Prior to this he practiced in Northwest Indiana. He was born and raised in the great state of Illinois.
Dr Murphy has been actively involved in issues surrounding health care in delivery and access to care since his days as the Chicago Medical Society Student governing Board President in 1989. He believes health care is a human right, and should be treated as such by our society and elected officials.
Dr Murphy has always practiced under the philosophy that, for patients,”knowledge is the best medicine”. He goes the extra mile to educate patients on all available surgical and non surgical options to treat their individual condition. When surgery is the best option, he guides patients through the often daunting process of understanding the technical details and nuances of the relevant surgical options.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine MD 1989
Southern Illinois University BS 1985
John A Logan College AS 1983
Board Certification
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellow of American College of Orthopedic Surgeons
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Surgery Dept Holy Cross Hospital Germantwon 4 - Present
- Member Board of Directors Holy Cross Health 1 - 3
Awards
- Bethesda Magazine Top Doctor 3 Bethesda magazine
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Montgomery County Medical Society
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Holy Cross Health Network
- Member Mission and Population Health Committee- Holy Cross Board of Directors
Internships
- Grace Hospital (General Surgery) (1990)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Montgomery County Medical Society
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Holy Cross Health NetworkMember Mission and Population Health Committee- Holy Cross Board of Directors
Dr. Douglas Murphy, MD's Practice location
Potomac Valley Orthopedics
3414 Olandwood Ct -Olney, MD 20832Get Direction
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