Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFAS
DPM, FACFAS
Podiatrist — Foot & Ankle Surgery
About
Dr. Gary Feldman has spent more than 26 years building one of the most comprehensive foot and ankle practices in Montgomery County — and he's done it in the community where he grew up.
A Montgomery County native, Gary earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland before completing his graduate training at the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He went on to advanced surgical training as Chief Resident at St. Agnes Medical Center in Philadelphia, where he built proficiency across some of the most demanding areas of foot and ankle care: diabetic limb salvage, pediatric disorders, and complex foot and ankle reconstruction.
That breadth has only grown since. Today, Dr. Feldman offers state-of-the-art care including ultrasound-guided procedures and diagnosis, PRP injection therapy, and Total Ankle Replacement Surgery for patients with advanced ankle arthritis — a procedure that, for the right candidate, can restore mobility that patients had assumed was permanently lost.
A career built around sports medicine
Over more than two decades in private practice, Dr. Feldman has developed a particular focus on sports medicine injuries of the foot and ankle. He has served as team physician for multiple high school football programs, was a part-time editor for The Physician and Sports Medicine, a respected journal in the field, and has served as one of the team physicians for DC United, Major League Soccer's DC franchise. He has also been a medical liaison for George Washington University's basketball, soccer, and gymnastics programs — work that has given him firsthand experience with the foot and ankle demands specific to athletes at every level.
Training the next generation
Dr. Feldman is an active contributor to the MedStar/Georgetown University Hospital residency training program and has previously participated in training at the Inova Hospital system, helping supervise surgical training for second- and third-year residents. He is on staff at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and Chevy Chase Surgical Center. He is also a founding member of the Watkins Mill Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Beyond the practice
Dr. Feldman has also given his time to The Bear Hug Foundation, a non-profit through which he traveled to El Salvador and other underserved regions to provide foot and ankle care to populations without regular access to medical treatment.
Raised in Montgomery County, Dr. Feldman has chosen to raise his own family here. He's an avid athlete himself — running, cycling, golfing, and playing basketball — and a lifelong, loyal fan of the Washington Capitals and the local football team. When he's not in the clinic, he's spending time with his wife and two children, traveling, and seeking out new food.
Training & qualifications
Education & training
- Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park — Bachelor's of Science in Biology
- Medical School: Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine — Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Board certifications
- Board Certified in Foot & Ankle Surgery
Professional affiliations
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), Fellow (FACFAS)
- American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
Hospital & surgical facilities
- Shady Grove Adventist Medical Center
- Surgery Center of Chevy Chase
- Watkins Mill Ambulatory Surgery Center (Gaithersburg, MD)
- Surgery Center of Chevy Chase
- Watkins Mill Ambulatory Surgery Center
Notable techniques
- Modern bunion correction (including minimally invasive techniques where appropriate)
- Hammertoe correction
- Achilles tendon repair and reconstruction
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Plantar fascia release and conservative plantar fasciitis treatments
- Custom orthotic prescription
- Ankle ligament reconstruction (Brostrom and modifications)
With Maryland Orthopedic Specialists since 2009
Patient reviews
Based on 215 verified patient reviews
“Dr and personal very friendly and understanding of the issues”
“I have been very happy with the care provided by Dr. Feldman for my fractured ankle. He is thorough, pleasant, knowledgeable, professional and kind. He has always taken the time to answer my questions and explain my situation. Dr. Feldman has my strongest recommendation.”
“Dr Feldman is outstanding, professional, friendly and knows his stuff! Great experience!”
“Professional, explained what I was experiencing, solved the issue. Highly recommended.”
“The staff were very helpful and pleasant. Dr. Feldman was very knowledgeable, thorough, and has a very pleasant personality. Since I had to make a decision on which treatment plan I preferred to pursue, he gave me plenty of time to decide while he was seeing other patients. I appreciated that very much. My wife and I have been to this practice before and seen other physicians. They are outstanding and highly recommend them. Michael Kirschner”
“Doctor Feldman addressed my issue of plantar fasciatiis and gave me the right scope to the treatment.”
“My follow up appointment at Center for Advance Orthopedics was good. I met with Dr. Gary Feldman. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and reassured me of my future surgery. He gave me all the information I needed to assist me with understanding what goes into the surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Feldman in the future future.”
“HI love this place. They are all so friendly and very competent.”
“I have been a patient of Dr. Feldman’s for years and there simply is none better. Gary’s knowledge, expertise, compassionate and caring manner are beyond compare. A true first class Doctor, gentleman and great staff!”
“Dr Feldman gave a quick, clear diagnosis together with a sensible follow up plan. Unlike other orthopedic practices, Dr Feldman and his colleagues listen to you and are not rushing to get you out the door.”