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Dr. Frank Angelo Pettrone, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients
56 years of experience
Orthovirginia Arlington 1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 310, Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 277-2663

Overview
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Brief Intro

With a keen interest in athletic injuries and finding solutions that help athletes return to optimum performance, Dr. Frank Pettrone was naturally attracted to a career in orthopaedics. After earning a BA from Brown University and a medical degree from Georgetown University, Dr. Pettrone completed both his internship and residency program at Georgetown University Hospital. Then, before joining Commonwealth Orthopaedics, he served a tour in the United States Navy as an orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Pettrone practices general orthopaedics and particularly enjoys caring for athletes and following their return to athletic performance. With his special interest in sports medicine, Dr. Pettrone also participates in research of radiofrequency treatment of articular cartilage lesions, extra-corporeal shockwave therapy for tennis elbow, and artificial knee ligaments. Involved in a variety of professional organizations and activities, Dr. Pettrone finds his contributions to the teaching and training of residents and sports medicine fellows especially rewarding. teaching, he is involved in caring for multiple sports teams?from high school and local club teams to intercollegiate and professional athletic teams such as George Mason University, the Prince William Pirates, and DC United. He has served as a physician for the US Olympic Training Center Teams and US National Teams including the gymnastic, canoe/kayak, and soccer teams. Dr. Pettrone?s professional honors and awards include the Jack Rockwell Award (the US Gymnastics Outstanding Physician of the Year), the US Military Sports Medicine Fellowship Physician of the Year, and participation in the Clinical Program of Orthopaedics at Georgetown Medical School. Also active in the community, Dr. Pettrone is involved in fundraising for Catholic Charities, alumni giving at Brown University, and participation with the Foundation at George Mason University. Dr. Pettrone and his wife, Claire, an attorney for the healthcare industry, live in McLean. and have three children. In his leisure time, Dr. Pettrone loves travel, the beach, and playing tennis.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Georgetown University Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Georgetown University School Of Medicine - 1969

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

OrthoVirginia
1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 310, Arlington, VA 22205
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Osteoarthritis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Rotator cuff syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Sciatica
Internal Derangement of Knee

Procedures Performed

Physical Therapy

Insurance Accepted

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AARP
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Anthem Blue Cross
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Tricare
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STLDentalPlan| LLC
Mutual of Omaha
Kaiser Permanente
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

Cancer 20
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Orthopedics 41
Neurology & Neurosurgery 29
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 38
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 43
Diabetes & Endocrinology 28
Children's Hospital 9
Urology 34
Psychiatry 39
Geriatrics 30
Rehabilitation 26
Obsterics & Gynecology 7
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Long Term Care 5
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 28