Dr. James E. Gilbert, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
7811 Montrose Rd. Suite 340 Potomac MD, 20854About
Dr. James Gilbert is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Gilbert specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gilbert tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1985
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. James E. Gilbert, MD's Expert Contributions
What would cause middle of the night severe knee pain?
It is most likely a meniscus tear. Movement during sleep catches the torn piece of cartilage. You should see an orthopedic surgeon and get an MRI. An arthroscopy can make it go away. James E. Gilbert, MD READ MORE
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Acl Tear
- Pain
- Stress Fracture
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