Advanced Hip & Knee Replacement for an Active Life
Matthew Harb, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, serving Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
Learn why patients choose Dr. Harb- 5,000+
- Hip & Knee Replacements
- 5.0 ★
- Patient Rating
- 524
- Verified Patient Reviews
- 10+ Years
- Orthopedic Experience
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A surgeon who measures success by the life you get back
“I became an orthopedic surgeon to give people their lives back — to see them return to the golf course, the hiking trail, or a walk with family, free of pain. Every plan begins with your goals, your anatomy, and the life you want to return to.”
Board-certified and fellowship-trained in adult hip and knee reconstruction at the University of Virginia, Dr. Harb pairs proven surgical technique with modern, minimally invasive approaches and a deeply personal standard of care. Patients are referred from across the greater Washington, D.C. region for his work in hip and knee replacement.
Advanced technique, centered on getting you moving again
Modern, minimally invasive joint replacement, backed by rapid-recovery protocols and clear guidance at every step.
Fellowship-trained & board-certified
Subspecialty fellowship training in adult hip and knee reconstruction at the University of Virginia.
Direct anterior hip replacement
A minimally invasive, muscle-sparing approach that works between the muscles rather than cutting them.
Knee replacement expertise
Total and partial knee replacement with computer navigation for precise, individualized alignment.
Modern outpatient surgery
When appropriate, eligible patients return home the same day with a structured recovery plan.
Rapid-recovery protocols
Multimodal pain management and early movement designed to get you up and going safely, sooner.
Patient education first
Clear, step-by-step guidance so you understand every stage of your care and recovery.
Joint replacement is about more than a new hip or knee
It's about walking the dog, traveling, gardening, and keeping up with the people you love. Dr. Harb's goal is to relieve your pain and rebuild your confidence so you can return to the activities that make life full.
Return to activity
Walking, golf, hiking, travel, time with family — care built around the life you want back.
Recovery confidence
A clear, supported plan from your first visit through rehabilitation, so you always know what comes next.
Patient education
Honest, easy-to-understand guidance at every step — no jargon, no surprises.
Outpatient-focused, with recovery in mind from day one
Joint replacement has changed. With muscle-sparing technique and modern anesthesia, many healthy patients are candidates for same-day surgery — recovering at home with a plan designed to get them moving quickly and safely.
- Same-day outpatient surgery for eligible, healthy patients
- Muscle-sparing, minimally invasive surgical technique
- Multimodal pain management to reduce reliance on narcotics
- Early movement and walking, often the day of surgery
Know what to expect, every step of the way
From your first consultation to full recovery, our patient resources walk you through preparation, surgery day, rehabilitation, and follow-up — so you always know what's ahead.
- 01Consultation & first visit
- 02Preparing for surgery
- 03Day of surgery
- 04Discharge & going home
- 05Rehabilitation & exercises
- 06Follow-up care
Trusted by thousands of hip & knee patients
5.0 rating based on 524 verified patient reviews
Read reviews on Google: Washington, D.C.Germantown
“A really smooth operation — I was discharged the same day and basically able to walk easily within a day.”
“I walked into the surgical center in great pain and walked out with a new knee and a renewed person.”
“My full knee replacement is a big success — six months after surgery I’m hiking and kayaking again.”
“A world-class orthopedic surgeon who performed flawless hip replacement surgery on me. Life changer, and forever thankful.”
“He took the time to listen, thoroughly explained my options, and answered every question with patience and clarity.”
“No more pain — I was moving around and driving within two weeks, and back at work at two months.”
Serving the greater Washington, D.C. region
With offices in Washington, D.C. and Germantown, Maryland, Dr. Harb cares for patients across the wider region — including Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Frederick, and Northern Virginia — and welcomes patients who travel from across the country, with telehealth and virtual visits available. Surgery is performed at leading area hospitals, including Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital.
Washington, D.C.
1015 18th Street NW, Suite 300
Germantown, MD
20410 Observation Drive, Suite 102
Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Harb to discuss your hip or knee and build a plan to get you back to the activities you love.