Gary Feldman, 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. For the right candidate, this procedure 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. That work 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 223 verified patient reviews
“The office is neat and clean. The staff is friendly. Wait time was minimal. Parking is free for an hour and 30 minutes. The doctor is competent. Overall good experience.”
“Dr. Feldman listened to my concern about my ankle that has been going on for over a year. He was awesome and I really appreciate his compassion and kindness!”
“Dr. Feldman is truly one of the best doctors I have ever had. He is highly professional, knowledgeable, and thorough, while also being incredibly kind, compassionate, and caring. He takes the time to listen, explains everything honestly and clearly, and makes sure his patients understand the reality of their condition and treatment options.I feel very fortunate to be under his care and highly recommend him.”
“Everything went well…as expected. I had a very good experience with Dr. Feldman 2 years ago…”
“Dr Feldman is an expert in his field. As a patient over the past 10 years, he has always offered honest advice and presented all the treatment options in a concise summary.”
“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”