
Potomac Valley Orthopaedic Associates
Orthopedic Care • Silver Spring, MD • Since 2013
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
- The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics (CAO) is a private, multi-site orthopaedics practice focused on high-quality patient care across Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. - Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, CAO operates 4 offices in the U.S. (primarily Bethesda, MD area) with over 400 providers and about 275 employees. - Core services include joint replacement, physical therapy, and sports medicine, leveraging a networked model to combine private-practice care with broader resources and insurance access. - Notable details: annual revenue around $6 million, acquired Winchester Orthopaedic Associates in 2023, LinkedIn presence, and SIC/NAICS classifications in healthcare services. If you’re specifically searching for Potomac Valley Orthopaedic Associates – Silver Spring (Division 22), there is no direct mention or listing of this division within CAO’s current details. The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics appears to operate primarily out of Bethesda, MD, and does not list a Silver Spring division under Division 22 in the provided information. For Silver Spring division specifics, you may want to verify with Potomac Valley Orthopaedic Associates directly or check CAO’s regional locations and affiliated practices.
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FAQs
What are the office hours?
Mon - Fri: 8:30a.m. - 5p.m.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Google reviews): 4.9/5 stars (422 reviews)
- Yelp (Brand profile): 2.7/5 stars (27 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and caring staff members
- Ease of scheduling appointments, including same-day access
- Clean and professional facility environment
- Generally positive experiences with specific providers or physical therapy staff
Common complaints
- Reports of rude or dismissive bedside manner from some physicians
- Concerns regarding billing practices and unexpected charges
- Frustration with limited time spent by doctors during consultations
- Complaints about slow follow-up times for test results
"I loved my experience here. I got same day appointment which i am very thankful for. Staff is very friendly and professional:). Dr. Charles Mess explained everything very clearly..."
- Yelp (via MapQuest)"The doctor came in and from the start, he acted as though he really did not want me in the office. If you are not an elderly person or somebody with a life-threatening condition the doctor can be very rude."
- Yelp"I followed up with the office and got the run around. Dont go here, they will overcharge you."
- YelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Make Appointment - The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics
- The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics opens Maryland practice - Becker’s Spine Review - Nov 14, 2025
- Potomac Valley Orthopaedic Associates - Arium AE - Oct 1, 2025
- Office Market Report - Jan 16, 2026
- 235 Assistant non clinical physician jobs in Washington, DC - Jul 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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