Dr. James Gasho M.D.
Orthopedist
5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 650 Chevy Chase MD, 20815About
Dr. James Gasho is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Gasho specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gasho 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1991
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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