Katharine Danielle Harper MD FRCSC
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
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18101 Prince Philip DrOlney, MD 20832
Overview of Dr. Harper
Dr. Katharine Harper is an orthopedic surgeon in Olney, MD and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and has been in practice 13 years. She is one of 15 doctors at Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center and one of 77 doctors at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital who specialize in Orthopaedic Surgery. She has more than 20 publications and over 200 citings.
Education & Training
Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center)Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2018 - 2019
Temple University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018
Royal College of Surgeons IrelandClass of 2013
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 2023 - 2028
DC State Medical License 2019 - 2027
MD State Medical License 2025 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2018
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaBoard Certified - Orthopedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Otto Aufranc Award Hip Society, 2023
- OVT Crystal Award American Associated of Orthopedic Surgeons - Annual Meeting, 2022
- Best Scientific Exhibit American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons - Annual Meeting, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Soft Tissue Coverage Options Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: What to Do When a Wound Breaks Down.Katharine D Harper, Eric Maiorino
Arthroplasty Today. 2026-06-01 - Mobility Outcomes Testing Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: Improving on Subjective Outcomes Reporting: A Pilot Study.Katharine Harper, Thomas Sullivan, Kwan Park, Terry Clyburn, Stephen Incavo
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2026-05-13 - 1 citationsEvaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Same Calendar Day Discharges for Total Joint Arthroplasty in a Veterans Affairs Hospital.Jared A Nowell, Oluwadamilola Kolade, Katharine D Harper
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-11-01
Press Mentions
MedStar Health Among First in the Region to Use Smart Knee Technology for Total Knee ReplacementsDecember 3rd, 2025
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