Hip & knee replacement for Frederick patients
Dr. Harb regularly cares for patients from Frederick and the surrounding Frederick County area. The Germantown office is a direct drive south on I-270, telehealth follow-ups make the recovery side more convenient, and surgery happens at the Capital Orthopedic Surgery Center close by.
Where Frederick patients see Dr. Harb
Dr. Harb sees patients from Frederick at both offices — whichever fits your schedule and routine best.
- The Germantown office at 20410 Observation Drive — a direct drive down I-270, typically 30–40 minutes, with free on-site parking
- The Washington, D.C. office at 1015 18th Street NW — accessible via I-270 / Wisconsin Avenue or the Red Line for patients who work in or are visiting downtown
For patients who would prefer to minimize the drive, the practice also offers telehealth follow-up visits for many post-operative appointments — especially useful for Frederick patients during the recovery weeks when driving isn't yet comfortable.
Surgery close to the Germantown office
For most primary hip and knee replacements from Frederick patients, surgery is performed at the Capital Orthopedic Surgery Center (COSC) in Germantown — an outpatient-focused surgical facility built around joint replacement. Same I-270 drive as the office, with the great majority of patients going home the same day.
For revision surgery or medically complex cases, Dr. Harb operates at Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. — a longer drive for Frederick patients, but the right choice when a full hospital setting is medically warranted.
For more on the surgical-setting decision, see where Dr. Harb performs surgery.
What sets the practice apart for Frederick-area patients
- Single-corridor logistics. Germantown office, COSC surgical center, and the route home all sit along I-270 — one corridor for consultation, surgery, and follow-up appointments.
- Telehealth follow-ups reduce the number of round-trips down 270 during recovery — particularly useful for the weeks when driving isn't comfortable.
- Direct anterior hip replacement — a muscle-sparing approach that allows most patients to walk the same day and recover at home, so Frederick patients aren't spending nights away from family.
- Modern, rapid-recovery knee replacement — a soft-tissue–respecting approach with detailed preoperative templating and modern medial-pivot implant designs, supporting early walking and a smoother return to daily life.
- High surgical volume. Dr. Harb performs more than 600 hip and knee replacements each year — volume that keeps the whole team practiced and prepared.
Procedures available
Frederick patients are seen for the full range of hip and knee care, including hip replacement, knee replacement, direct anterior hip replacement, partial knee replacement, and outpatient (same-day) joint replacement.
Beyond Frederick
Frederick is one of several upper-Montgomery and Frederick County communities Dr. Harb regularly serves. Nearby communities with dedicated overviews:
For patients farther out, Dr. Harb's travel-for-surgery program includes a virtual consultation pathway that minimizes in-person trips.
Schedule a consultation from Frederick
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.