The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics is redefining the way musculoskeletal care is delivered across the region with locations throughout Maryland, DC, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Dr. Schneider featured in the January 2020 Home section of the Washington Post.
Philip L. Schneider M.D., F.A.A.O.S. — Physician
Biography
Philip Schneider, M.D. is an orthopaedic spine surgeon in Chevy Chase, MD. He is Vice-President of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, the largest orthopaedic practice in the United States. Dr. Schneider is also the founder and Director of the Holy Cross Hospital Spine Center, the first accredited Spine Center of Excellence in the D.C. area. He has also served as the Chief of Staff of Holy Cross Hospital and served on the Board of Trustees. Dr. Schneider is involved in research and teaching other spine surgeons, and has over 60 major presentations and publications. He assists the federal government with spine care in the U.S. by serving as Co-Chair of Medicare's Expert Panel on spine fusions and has served in the AMA House of Delegates. Dr. Schneider is currently the President of the National Association of Spine Specialists and also serves on the Board of the Directors of the North American Spine Society. He has been recognized annually by Washingtonian Magazine as a Top Doctor since 2003. Consumer Reports, Consumer Checkbook, and the Consumer Research Council has also recognized him as a Top Surgeon since 2002. Dr. Schneider is a proud University of Maryland graduate and serves on the University of Maryland Board of Trustees and and also the Terrapin Club Board of Directors. You will find Dr. Schneider at virtually every Maryland basketball and football game.
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Areas Of Expertise
Specialties
General Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Medical Degree
Howard University College of Medicine; Washington, D.C.
Residency
Howard University; Washington, D.C.
Fellowship
American College of Surgeons (FACS)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)
Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases; New York, NY
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
National Board of Medical Examiners
Professional Associations
American Medical Association
North American Spine Society
American College of Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Washington Orthopaedic Society
Major Accomplishments
Best Physician, U.S. News and World Report
Top Doctors, Washingtonian Magazine
Top Orthopaedists, Consumer’s Research Council of America
Over 50 published articles and major presentations
Hospital Affiliations
Holy Cross Hospital
Suburban Hospital