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James Tozzi, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington, DC

James Edward Tozzi MD

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery


Chair, Orthopedic Surgery Medstar Washington Hospital Center

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  • 110 Irving StWashington, DC 20010

  • Phone+1 202-877-7000

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Summary

  • Dr. James Tozzi is an orthopaedic surgeon located in Washington, DC, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery as well as orthopedic spine surgery. He completed his education at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and underwent further training at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. His areas of expertise include hip osteoarthritis, minimally invasive spine surgery, and facet syndrome. Notable publications by Dr. Tozzi have appeared in journals such as Arthroplasty Today and The Spine Journal, with one of his studies cited 306 times. He has been recognized as a Most Compassionate Doctor and a Top MD.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1984 - 1985
  • Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1980 - 1984
  • Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1979 - 1980
  • Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
    Universidad Autonoma de GuadalajaraClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1984 - Present
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1981 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1979 - Present
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1996 - 2014
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1986 - 1999
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Aging Gracefully: Caring for Your Bones as You Age
    Aging Gracefully: Caring for Your Bones as You AgeOctober 12th, 2015

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