Voted a "Top Doctor" by Washingtonian Magazine 2005, 2008 and 2010, and by Washington Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine 2007

Education

• BS, Boston College
• MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Internship & Residency

• Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center

Fellowship

• Sports Medicine/Knee & Shoulder Surgery Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Center

Board Certified

• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Professional Distinctions

• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
• Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
• Eastern Orthopaedic Society
• Georgetown and University of Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Societies
• Virginia Orthopaedic Society
• Virginia and Arlington County Medical Societies
• Georgetown Clinical Society
• Phi Beta Kappa & Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Societies
• Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
• Member of MLS Team Physician Society
• Lab Instructor, Fall Meeting for AANA

Areas of Specialization

• Sports Medicine
• Shoulder
• Knee
• Elbow
• Trauma
• Pediatric Orthopaedics

Special Procedures/Techniques

• Arthroscopic surgery
• Complex ligament and revision reconstruction
• All aspects of cartilage surgery

Special Procedures

• Total knee replacement
• Partial knee replacement
• Total shoulder replacement
• Hemiarthroplasty of shoulder
• Resurfacing of the shoulder

Christopher C. Annunziata, MD

Dr. Annunziata was recommended by Angie's List members. See below

Originally from New Haven, Connecticut, Dr. Christopher Annunziata was drawn to the field of orthopaedics because of the opportunity it would give him to care for individuals of all ages and to restore or enhance the function of people with injury or chronic musculoskeletal ailments. Dr. Annunziata earned a BS from Boston College before graduating with his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center and went on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine/Knee and Shoulder Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Center.

With a special interest in sports medicine, Dr. Annunziata enjoys helping athletes return to their sport after an injury. He also enjoys educating and advising patients of all ages about their musculoskeletal health. In addition to sports related injuries, Dr. Annunziata treats complex problems of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle, performs all types of ligament reconstruction, arthroplasty of the knee and shoulder, and a complete array of arthroscopic surgeries.

Active in the academics of sports medicine, Dr. Annunziata is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Georgetown University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery where he received the Peter Kenmore Award for Excellence in Resident Education in 2001. He also carries his love for sports medicine into the community where he serves as team physician for the Washington Redskins, DC United Major League Soccer, consultant for McLean Youth Soccer, lecturer for multiple athletic societies, and team physician for James Madison High School in Virginia.  Dr. Annunziata is a member of the NFL Team Physician Society.

Dr. Annunziata’s wife Christina is a physician and PhD graduate working in oncology research at the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. The Annunziata’s are the proud parents of two young boys. In his leisure time, Dr. Annunziata participates in ice hockey, softball, running, and cycling.

Team Physician for the following sports team(s):

DC United of Major League Soccer
McLean Youth Soccer,
Washington Redskins

Angie's List Comments

Patient: Anonymous

From first impressions to an outstanding result, this is a model athlete's surgeon. When I first met him, he said, "Hi, I'm Chris Annunziata". How refreshing that a top-tier surgeon doesn't need to hide behind the "Dr." for his self esteem, as if I forgot I went to see a doctor. Chris discussed all options from the get go, and pursued a conservative course of treatment to rule out differentials before diving in to surgery. His working diagnosis the very first time we met was clearly based on vast experience, and I was skeptical. MRI and arthroscopy would prove him right on. Ultimately we pursued surgery at my behest, not his, based on the options he put on the table and my goals. The knee problem I went to see him for is 100% cured, and the recovery was minimal. It just doesn't get any better than that.

Patient: Anonymous

He is fantastic. I am an old athlete and have had a lot of knee surgeries. My daughter is a soccer player and he has done two surgeries on her; he did an ACL reconstruction and replaced torn cartilage. He is great about working with athletes. He has a great bedside manner. He is a fairly young guy.