Steven F. Mazer, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Mazer is a graduate of Boston University. Dr. Mazer obtained his MD degree from Georgetown University. He then received his training in General Surgery and also completed his Orthopaedic training at George Washington University. Additionally Dr. Mazer trained at Children's Hospital National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., The Veterans Administration Hospital in Washington, D.C., and the Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel. Doctor Mazer has an interest in the problems of performing artists for which he has undergone additional training, and experience.

Frank Seinsheimer III, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Seinsheimer is a graduate of Yale University and obtained his MD degree from Harvard Medical School. He underwent his General Surgical training at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston, and Orthopaedic training at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He served in the Army for two years and then took a one year fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery with Jim Hunter, MD at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. In 1989, Dr. Seinsheimer received the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery as a result of passing the first certification exam ever given in Hand Surgery. He has published articles in orthopaedic basic science, and clinical issues. A classification of subtrochateric fractures of the femur that he published, is currently used in most orthopaedic text books. Dr. Seinsheimer has a special interest in carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's contracture and arthritis surgery. He has a lifelong interest in martial arts and has black belts in Tae Kwon Do, Aikido and Jiu Jitsu. His wife works as the hand therapist for GWOG. They have worked as a team providing hand surgery and hand therapy for over 25 years.

Irvin A. Guterman, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Guterman graduated from the George Washington University and obtained his MD degree from the George Washington School of Medicine. He obtained his General Surgery training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Rutgers Medical School. He then completed an Orthopaedic Surgery Research fellowship studying bone and joint abnormalities. This research resulted in several presentations and publications. He received his Orthopaedic Surgery training at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA., where he concentrated on total joint replacement, trauma, back and sports injuries. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training as Chief Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery. As an avid athlete, Dr. Guterman is particularly interested in the prevention and treatment of sports related injuries. Dr. Guterman resides with his wife, Barbara, and their three sons. He and his wife are dynamic members of the community, participating in philanthropic endeavors and youth-related activities.

David M. Perim, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Perim received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Georgetown University. He completed a medical internship at California Pacific Hospital in San Francisco, a surgical internship at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco and his Orthopaedic residency at the San Francisco Orthopaedic training program. He obtained fellowship training in Spine Surgery at the Texas Back Institute. Dr. Perim enjoys general Orthopaedic practice and treating sports injuries. His additional training in Spine Surgery included arthroscopic lumbar disc removal and techniques for the treatment of chronic back pain including epidural steroid injections, lumbar facet blocks. Dr. Perim enjoys coaching youth basketball teams.

Derek A. Kram, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Kram graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tufts University. He attended medical school at Columbia University in New York and completed his General Surgery internship and Orthopaedic residency at Montefiore Medical Center - Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in Reconstructive Surgery of the knee and Sports Medicine at the Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic in Winter Park, Florida where he acted as assistant team doctor for the Orlando Magic professional basketball team. Dr. Kram has published articles and presented numerous scientific exhibits in general orthopaedics and the surgical treatment of arthritis, and has co-authored a textbook on the rehabilitation and treatment of fractures. In addition to general orthopaedics, Dr. Kram has a special interest in knee reconstruction. Dr. Kram volunteers his time coaching local children’s sports teams, has a black belt in karate, competes in a softball league, and enjoys skiing, golf, and fitness activities.

David M. Smink, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Smink joined the practice in 2005. He graduated with Honors from Amherst College where he was captain and MVP of the varsity ice hockey team. He attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland and served as Vice President of the Alpha Omega Alpha honors medical society local chapter. He trained in orthopaedic surgery at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago and then completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at Harvard University-Massachusetts General Hospital which afforded him the opportunity to be a team physician for the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and the Harvard University Department of Athletics. He enjoys general orthopaedics with a special interest in shoulder and knee problems, athletic injuries, and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Smink has a life-long interest in ice hockey and continues to play in a Montgomery County men’s league.

Brett J. Hampton, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Hampton grew up in Montgomery County and received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University. He received his medical degree with distinction from The George Washington University School of Medicine, where he graduated as Valedictorian in 1996. Dr. Hampton completed his Internship at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX, and then served two years as a General Medical Officer in the 4th Infantry Division, U. S. Army. After finishing his Orthopaedic Surgery training at the University of Virginia, he completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction (total joint replacement of the hip and knee) at Massachusetts General Hospital. Prior to joining Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, Dr. Hampton served as the Director of the Adult Reconstruction Division at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. His military experiences include a combat tour at the Ibn Sina Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq. Dr. Hampton has authored journal articles, contributed to several textbooks, and presented at international and academic conferences. His special interests include complex reconstruction of the hip and knee and extremity fracture care.