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From sports medicine to trauma care, the specialists at MedStar Orthopaedic Institute are shaping the future of medicine. Our knee team is one of the largest in Maryland, with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine experts, and therapists working together to develop a treatment plan just for you.

Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for orthopedics, we are Maryland’s only robotic orthopedics specialty center. We lead the state in outpatient joint surgery—you’ll get the best care and return home sooner. MedStar Health knee specialists can evaluate your pain at 13 convenient locations spanning Central Maryland:

Enjoy more pain-free days.

Chronic knee pain can interfere with work or play—but it doesn’t have to. If joint-related pain keeps you from doing what you love, visit a specialist in or around the Baltimore area to help relieve your symptoms, with or without surgery.

Reasons to See a Specialist
MedStar Orthopaedic Institute experts diagnose and treat the full range of knee and joint conditions. We offer non-surgical, minimally invasive, and standard treatments for conditions that affect mobility, such as:

Arthritis

Avascular necrosis—temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bones in the knee

Generalized knee pain

Injuries with instability, swelling or pain

With advanced imaging—and insights about your symptoms and goals—we can pinpoint the cause of your knee pain and recommend a treatment plan to help you enjoy more pain-free days.
Treatment Options
Many patients find relief from knee pain without surgery. Our experts will discuss all your treatment options with you. Then, we will personalize your care plan based on your lifestyle, needs, and goals. For maximum pain management without surgery, we may recommend a combination of treatments such as:

Anti-inflammatory or pain medication

Arthroscopy to “clean up” damaged joint tissue

Corticosteroid injections

Physical therapy

Radiofrequency ablation

Weight loss

MedStar Orthopaedic Institute joint surgeons are experts in minimally invasive and traditional techniques. If you need knee surgery, we will help you understand what to expect before, during, and after your procedure. Using leading-edge robotic and image-guided technologies, we offer the full range of procedures, including:

Cementless knee replacement

Corrections or replacements of formerly replaced joints

Full and partial knee replacement

Outpatient knee replacement

Traditional and robotic-assisted surgery

Renowned for surgical excellence, our specialists tend to the joint health of athletes who play for the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, and U.S. Lacrosse.
Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement
Innovative robotic technologies do not replace surgical expertise but do help us give you the most precise outcomes. Using the latest technology, our knee surgeons get a better view of your joint, bones, muscles, and nerves—allowing us to maneuver instruments with more accuracy than ever before.

Watch our Facebook Live on robotics to learn more.

Robotic-assisted knee replacement using the innovative MAKOplasty® or ROSA® systems require smaller incisions than traditional arthroplasty. Using 3D bone modeling and virtual implant templates based on your own imaging, we can size, align, and position your new knee joint to seamlessly match your anatomy.

With precise, personalized planning, our expert surgeons can avoid disturbing healthy tissues around the joint as we correct the cause of your symptoms. The results?

Shorter hospital stay—or no stay required

Faster recovery

Lower risk of complications

MedStar Orthopaedic Institute is one of the largest musculoskeletal robotic surgical programs on the east coast, with 10 robots for hip, knee, and spine surgery. Our center performed the first robotic-assisted total knee replacement surgery in Maryland, and our experienced surgeons have performed more than 1,500 robotic-assisted joint replacements to date.

Relief from knee pain starts here.

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Hear from our patients.

The Journey of Total Knee Joint Replacement

Caryl Laubach knew it was time for knee replacement surgery when everyday activities like walking, going up and down the stairs, shopping, and spending time with her grandkids had become difficult and painful.
Golfer Frank Grap Gets Back On Course After Double Knee Replacement

When it hurt too much to walk, golfer and boater Frank Grap went to see Dr. David Gold, Chief of Orthopaedics at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.

Tennis pro Ted Meyer had robotic-assisted joint replacement

Tennis pro Ted Meyer had robotic-assisted joint replacement.
Hip and Double Knee Replacement Patient Sandy Bell Got Her Life Back After Surgery

Sandy Bell felt like she was losing her grip on life, until Dr. Henry Boucher of MedStar Orthopaedic Institute got her back on track.

US News Best Hospitals - Orthopedics - 2023-24

Meet our knee replacement experts.

MedStar Orthopaedic Institute is one home to one of Maryland’s largest fellowship-trained joint replacement teams. We are on the leading edge of research, educating future surgeons in the latest data-driven techniques. Our experts work closely with specialists throughout MedStar Health—so every patient gets an exceptionally personalized, team-based treatment plan.

Farhang Alaee, MD

Henry Boucher, MD

Frank Ebert, MD

David Gold, MD

Mark D. Hasenauer, MD

Robert McKinstry, MD

Thomas Ring, MD

Knee Replacement Experts

Farhang Alaee, MD

Farhang Alaee, MD

Farhang Alaee, MD, is a fellowship trained, board-eligible total joint replacement and trauma surgeon at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and Medstar Harbor Hospital. He specializes in hip and knee reconstruction.

Dr. Alaee is focused on treating variety of issues related to hip and knee arthroplasty, including: partial and total knee replacement, hip resurfacing and replacement, fractures around previous implants, infections, and revisions of failed prior hip and knee arthroplasty. He has a special interest in new technology including robotic assisted joint replacement. Another area of focus is treating traumatic injuries, and fractures of the extremities including complex fractures around the knee and the hip.

During his fellowship, at the world’s largest medical center in Houston, Texas, Dr. Alaee worked alongside of nationally renowned hip and knee reconstructive surgeons using the newest techniques in joint arthroplasty. He won several awards for his research.

Dr. Alaee views his patients as a whole person, rather than as a single health condition needing repair. He works to ensure that his surgical patients are prepared appropriately for success by addressing their other health problems. Dr. Alaee will help coordinate their care, and his patients greatly value his counsel and advice.

Henry Boucher, MD

Henry Boucher, MD

Dr. Henry Boucher is fellowship trained in joint replacement of the hip and knee. He specializes in primary (total/partial) knee replacements, robotic joint replacements using Makoplasty, as well as primary hip replacements involving anterior/posterior/lateral approaches.

Dr. Boucher is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He also has extensive experience in the development of implants and instruments for hip and knee replacements. Dr. Boucher has been the recipient of the Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence and named “Top Doc” by Baltimore Magazine.

Frank Ebert, MD

Frank Ebert, MD

Dr. Ebert specializes in joint replacement. He sees patients in Lutherville and in Baltimore at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ebert is fellowship trained in adult reconstructive surgery and is widely known as one of the pioneers of minimally invasive, two-incision hip replacement, becoming one of the first to perform the procedure nationwide.

His surgical focus is the hip and knee, specifically for primary hip and knee replacements and revision surgeries of both. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

Awards: Dr. Ebert was named a 2017 “Top Doc” by Baltimore Magazine for Orthopeadic Surgery, Joint Replacement and has been recognized since 2015.

David Gold, MD

David Gold, MD

David L. Gold, MD, is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and joint replacement, using both computer-assisted and traditional techniques. In addition to hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, Dr. Gold also performs fracture care and general orthopaedic surgery.

Dr. Gold attended the University of Maryland, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery, internship, and fellowship from the same institute. He also completed his fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Gold is the medical director for joint replacement surgery at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and is part of MedStar Orthopaedics. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Gold focuses on combining high-quality patient care and surgical expertise to create an excellent patient experience. The office's nursing staff and physical therapists go above and beyond to make it a wonderful experience for each and every patient. Patients have such positive results that they cannot imagine having had a better experience while in a hospital.

David Gold, MD, was named a 2018 "Top Doc" by Baltimore Magazine for orthopaedic surgery: joint.

Mark D. Hasenauer, MD

Mark D. Hasenauer, MD

Mark D. Hasenauer, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction. He sees patients at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, and MedStar Health at Timonium.

Dr. Hasenauer specializes in primary, partial, and revision knee replacements, as well as primary and revision hip replacements. He has a special interest and expertise in anterior total hip replacement, computer navigation, and robotic-assisted joint replacement.

With so many treatment options available, Dr. Hasenauer’s philosophy of care is to ensure that each of his patients receive the right treatment at the right time, either surgical or non-surgical. His goal is to return patients to their desired level of movement and function.

Dr. Hasenauer graduated from New York Medical College where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was selected as a Chief Resident in his final year and was honored with the DeForest P. Willard Award for outstanding performance. Lastly, he completed his fellowship in adult reconstruction at the Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic. Dr. Hasenauer is also a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Hasenauer’s extensive research background, scientific knowledge, and technical expertise empower him to provide his patients with the latest advancements and techniques in joint replacement.

Robert McKinstry, MD

Robert McKinstry, MD

Robert McKinstry, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in total joint replacement and reconstruction. He utilizes robotic joint replacement using MAKOplasty.

In addition to his medical degree, Dr. McKinstry earned a master's of physiology. He has also completed a medical device fellowship with the Center for Devices and Radiologic Health, part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Dr. McKinstry is a member of the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Thomas Ring, MD

Thomas Ring, MD

Thomas Ring, MD, is a fellowship trained, board certified total joint replacement surgeon who practices at MedStar Orthopaedic Institute in Timonium and at the Hip and Knee Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. After six years of clinical practice in Pennsylvania, he has returned to Baltimore and joined MedStar Orthopaedic Institute at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.

In addition to his medical education, Dr. Ring also earned a masters’ degree in biomedical engineering. Dr. Ring applies an engineering mindset to each of his reconstruction patients to choose the best possible treatment based on each individual's unique anatomy and personal goals. He has years of experience with Makoplasty robotic procedures and is fellowship trained in computer-aided navigation. As a former Division 1 all-conference athlete and former marathoner, he understands the importance of optimal physical function and seeks to achieve this in each of his patients.

He is an Active Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery through 2025.