Raymond Thal, MD is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, sub-specializing in sports medicine & arthroscopic surgery. His focuses are the shoulder, knee, and elbow.
Dr. Thal is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and has earned the distinguished Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (CAQSM).
Throughout his renowned career, Dr. Thal has been recognized as a leader in orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, specializing in shoulder, knee & elbow injuries and disorders. He has been an orthopaedic consultant for numerous professional, collegiate, and scholastic teams, including serving as the Head Team Physician for the Washington Football Team (formerly Washington Redskins) from 2000-2008.
In 2021, Dr. Thal joined OrthoBethesda in establishing the Washington Sports Medicine Institute. He is excited to collaborate with the world-class sports medicine specialists at OrthoBethesda, with plans to build a state-of-the-art, Sports Medicine Center of Excellence in Tysons, Virginia.