Dr. Kurtis Bertram, DPM, Washington, DC

About Dr. Kurtis Bertram

Kurtis Bertram, DPM, is a fellowship-trained attending foot and ankle specialist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Bertram sees patients for fracture care, ligament and tendon pathology, foot and ankle deformities, Charcot neuroarthropathy and diabetic foot care. He performs minimally invasive operative techniques such as minimally invasive bunionectomy, minimally invasive ligament reconstruction, and arthroscopy. He’s also specialty trained in Charcot reconstruction, external fixation, and limb salvage/wound care. The first aspect of Dr. Bertram’s care involves evaluating the patient’s pathology and understanding what the patient’s goals are for care. He believes in exploring conservative non-operative measures, when appropriate, before considering surgery. If surgery is necessary, he guides patients pre-operative planning and-post operative rehabilitation to minimize complications and maximize results. His clinical interests include trauma, sports medicine, ligament and tendon pathology, bunions, flat foot, cavus foot, ankle deformity, arthritic conditions, limb salvage, and Charcot reconstruction. He is currently involved in a research project with Kaiser Permanente that focuses on different bone-grafting techniques that increase the fusion rate in foot and ankle arthrodesis. Dr. Bertram received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He joined MedStar Health for a residency in podiatric surgery and then completed a specialty fellowship with Kaiser Permanente in foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction. He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Amputation

Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg

Amputation

Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg

Office locations

MedStar Health Orthopaedic and Sports Center (1 of 3)

106 Irving St NW, POB Ste 3400, Washington, DC 20010

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MedStar Health Orthopaedic and Sports Center (2 of 3)

12158 Central Ave, Mitchellville, MD 20721

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MedStar Health Orthopaedic and Sports Center (3 of 3)

13950 Brandywine Road, 2nd Fl, Brandywine, MD 20613

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Education and background

Practice names

MedStar Health Orthopaedic and Sports Center

Hospital affiliations

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Education and training

New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Residency in Podiatric Surgery
Kaiser Permanente, Southeast Permanente Medical Group, Fellowship in Trauma and Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery

Professional memberships

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1528592094

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Which hospital is Dr. Kurtis Bertram affiliated with?

Dr. Kurtis Bertram is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

What practice does Dr. Kurtis Bertram work with?

Dr. Kurtis Bertram works with MedStar Health Orthopaedic and Sports Center.

Where is Dr. Kurtis Bertram's office located?

Dr. Kurtis Bertram has 3 office locations, including in Washington, Mitchellville, and Brandywine, view full addresses on Dr. Bertram's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kurtis Bertram?

Dr. Kurtis Bertram frequently sees patients for Foot Consultation, Foot Pain, Knee Problems, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kurtis Bertram on their profile.