Dr. Gardiner is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon with offices in Bethesda and Germantown, Maryland, specializing in arthroscopic knee and shoulder procedures as well as partial and total knee replacement surgery. He has been in practice for over 30 years and has been repeatedly recognized as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine, including multiple selections as a Top Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Physician. Most recently, he was honored to be selected as a member of the inaugural class of the Washingtonian Physician Hall of Fame.

Dr. Gardiner’s practice philosophy has always centered on establishing a clear and accurate diagnosis, followed by a thorough discussion of all appropriate treatment options. He emphasizes individualized care that integrates state of the art surgical techniques with comprehensive non operative management when appropriate. In addition to advanced arthroscopic and joint replacement procedures, the practice offers a full spectrum of conservative treatments, including structured physical therapy, regenerative medicine approaches such as platelet rich plasma, and stem cell therapies, and other evidence based modalities aimed at optimizing function, reducing pain, and improving long term outcomes.

Dr. Gardiner is currently accepting new patients.