What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.71
Average wait time
3.95
Bedside manner
4.79
“I went to see Dr. Svoboda for my ACL tear because I wanted clarity on whether surgery was the right option for me. He was incredibly friendly, transparent, and kind — the kind of doctor who immediately makes you feel comfortable. He walked me through my scans, explained everything clearly, and I never felt rushed or pushed into anything. He also has a whole team around him who are professional, attentive, and very flexible, which makes the entire experience even smoother.
The only thing to keep in mind, and this might be unique to this day and time, is that the wait time was extremely long (over two hours before being taken in). At least there was coffee and Wi-Fi, so that helped.
Overall, I truly recommend him if you’re dealing with a knee injury or considering ACL surgery. Great doctor, great team, and you feel very well taken care of.”
Maria Laura G.December 6, 2025
“Of all of the physicians that I see Dr. Svoboda, ranks outstanding across the board.
Lorraine Hill, Patient”
Lorraine H.October 24, 2025
About Dr. Steven Svoboda
Dr. Steven Svoboda is a physician certified in orthopedic sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is associated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Presently practicing at MedStar Health Orthopaedic and Sports Center, Dr. Svoboda works towards building a better healthcare environment in Washington DC.
Dr. Svoboda is a qualified orthopedic surgeon, who received his medical degree from the University of Maryland, followed by a fellowship at Keller Army Community Hospital and a residency and internship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Dr. Svoboda is very proactive and supportive. He believes in delivering appropriate care to each patient. He also concentrates on providing better healthcare to enhance patient satisfaction.
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Office locations
MedStar Health Orthopaedic and Sports Center (1 of 2)
1120 20th St NW, Bldg 1, Washington, DC 20036
MedStar Health Orthopaedic and Sports Center (2 of 2)
12158 Central Ave, Mitchellville, MD 20721
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Maryland, Doctor of Medicine
- Keller Army Community Hospital (Fellowship)
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Residency)
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Internship)
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1154306785
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.71
Wait time
3.95
Bedside manner
4.79
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286 reviews
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I waited an hour and 15 minutes and saw the doctor for 5 minutes. Have pain but doctor did not address how to resolve it.
Less than 6 months agoInitials hidden
Amazing experience and answered the question I had. Thankfully, I got the information I needed.
March 18, 2026Emanuel B.Verified patient
Of all of the physicians that I see Dr. Svoboda, ranks outstanding across the board.
Lorraine Hill, Patient
October 24, 2025Lorraine H.Verified patient
Dr..Svoboda is exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable about orthopedic conditions. He is professional and caring.
May 17, 2025Connie G.Verified patient
Dr. Svoboda is excellent - great listener, personable, and explains everything very clearly. I would highly recommend him.
October 5, 2023Initials hidden
nice experience my condition was discussed to me by Dr Svobodo clearly
December 19, 2025Erlinda G.Verified patient
Kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. Great bedside manner and answered all my questions fully. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoDanya C.Verified patient
Everything was on time. Doctor was helpful and answered all my questions to the extent they had answers. Would recommend.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very helpful - listened to every detail of my issue and spent extensive amount of time with me. Would highly recommend.
October 24, 2017Initials hidden
Very knowledgable, excellent attention to detail and explained everything fully. Awesome staff, this is a great doctor.
More than 1 year agoCrystal R.Verified patient
The doctor took the time to explain everything and answered all my questions.
May 16, 2025Kevin M.Verified patient
He was very thorough and explained everything to me. He gave me several treatment options and explained them all.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Once I made it in to an exam room, the visit was great. Waiting room time was an hour past my booking time.
September 8, 2021Nancy O.Verified patient
Excellent experience. Doc was knowledgeable and took time to explain the issues thoroughly.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He was so nice and spent the time to truly explain everything to me. Went above and beyond expectations.
March 1, 2018Michelle C.Verified patient
He spent a lot of time with me, and I felt that he fully explained my situation. Awesome doctor!
November 7, 2017Tamara N.Verified patient
The Colonel is a stud. Tenisha is indispensable!
June 11, 2025Wilson W.Verified patient
Dr Svoboda was very thorough and explained a lot about my hip injury. Would recommend.
October 21, 2021Julia H.Verified patient
The Doc was thoughtful and clear in his explanation of my pain, that put me at ease.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Particularly thought the attention of the sports med guy ahead of the Dr was great
More than 1 year agoLeonard L.Verified patient
Very helpful / Staff were courteous & kind. Dr. Svoboda was kind & helpul. Thanks.
More than 1 year agoAF
Extremely friendly guy, I really trusted what he was saying. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoMadeline G.Verified patient
Courteous, and explained everything in simple to get terms. Awesome guy!
September 26, 2017Daniel A.Verified patient
Super Attentive & he really care, great guy I would highly recommend
January 9, 2020Jeffery M.Verified patient
Great bedside manner, very thorough and patient. Love his personality!
November 12, 2019Jeri W.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable and helpful. Great staff and friendly environment.
More than 1 year agoOliver R.Verified patient
Very nice. Explained my diagnosis and treatment plan very thoroughly
More than 1 year agoCelestine L.Verified patient
Very friendly and helpful. I wish more doctors were like Dr Svoboda.
December 15, 2020Initials hidden
Fabulous Dr, facilities, assistants - great appointment!
March 13, 2018Jessica B.Verified patient
Good experience. Doctor was nice, clear and direct.
March 30, 2021Juan J B.Verified patientVideo visit
Great doctor - very focused - great bedside manner
February 16, 2021Arthur B.Verified patient
He was very attentive, answered all my questions.
November 21, 2017Debra R.Verified patient
I went to see Dr. Svoboda for my ACL tear because I wanted clarity on whether surgery was the right option for me. He was incredibly friendly, transparent, and kind — the kind of doctor who immediately makes you feel comfortable. He walked me through my scans, explained everything clearly, and I never felt rushed or pushed into anything. He also has a whole team around him who are professional, attentive, and very flexible, which makes the entire experience even smoother.
The only thing to keep in mind, and this might be unique to this day and time, is that the wait time was extremely long (over two hours before being taken in). At least there was coffee and Wi-Fi, so that helped.
Overall, I truly recommend him if you’re dealing with a knee injury or considering ACL surgery. Great doctor, great team, and you feel very well taken care of.
December 6, 2025Maria Laura G.Verified patient
Dr. Svoboda is very friendly, obviously knowledgable, and willing to listen and help in any way possible. In fact the entire office was great, from the front desk to the x-ray tech and everyone in between. Highly recommend!
October 10, 2025David E.Verified patient
Nice doctor but the first time I visited I waited over an hour and the second was two hours which really pushes the limit of professionalism.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He was thorough and is starting with preventive care. He explained the different stages of care and I appreciate he is starting with prevention.
April 4, 2025Susan B.Verified patient
Dr. Svoboda is great and couple of the front desk staff were nice, but the main nurse I saw clearly needed a day off or a vacation. She wasn’t nice, and basically forgot about me, increasing my wait time.
February 5, 2025Initials hidden
Good doctor.
December 5, 2024Mawaddah A.Verified patient
Dr Svoboda is great.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Svoboda was great when I finally saw him. The wait for my appointment was insane and seemed to be an issue that someone in the office didn't show up that day. Bad luck, and hopefully a one-time issue.
November 12, 2024Adam T.Verified patient
I’m glad others have had positive experiences with Dr Svoboda. I respect his expertise and he seems like a nice guy, but he talked way more than he listened and it was hard to get him to stop talking long enough to voice my concerns and questions. In addition, I waited more than an hour to see him at both appointments, and the second appointment was scheduled for 9am. How can they be that delayed when they’ve only been open an hour? If I need this expertise in future, I’ll look for another provider. Office staff was great, though.
October 17, 2024Initials hidden
Thank you doctor. Amazing team!
September 10, 2024Initials hidden
Appointments were running over an hour behind schedule. They didn't try to call me before I arrived to reschedule. Not respectful of my time at all
September 5, 2024Initials hidden
Dr. Svoboda was outstanding. I went to him for a second opinion about my hip issue. He carefully looked at my MRI and X-Rays and explained to me what he was seeing. He then gave his opinion as to my condition and treatment options. He is a caring and knowledgeable. Being a veteran, I was impressed with his military career and service to our country. He spent over 10 years at West Point where he treated cadet athletes. His work with professional athletes in the DC area today is impressive. Overall, a great experience and I can't recommend him highly enough.
August 22, 2024Robert K.Verified patient
Dr. Svoboda was clear in describing two possible reasons for my knee pain and gave me several recommendations for treatment. He was friendly and I didn't feel rushed during my appointment.
August 20, 2024Noemi R.Verified patient
Dr. Svoboda has run over an hour late every time I’ve had an appointment. It’s infuriating and disrespectful to people who have to take time off work.
He also over-explains simple things, and doesn’t leave you space to ask questions unless you talk over him.
June 11, 2024Ami G.Verified patient
Friendly, efficient staff ( James in particular ). Waited awhile for the Doctor. He was friendly, articulate and informative. Explained everything including the next steps clearly.
May 2, 2024Gregory P.Verified patient
He was clear about what the diagnosis is as well as the management and treatment. Would highly recommend. The staff was very polite, knowledgeable and respectful.
February 21, 2024Paula M.Verified patient
Clear description of issue and treatment path
September 19, 2023Linda Christy S.Verified patient
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Dr. Steven Svoboda is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
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Where is Dr. Steven Svoboda's office located?
Dr. Steven Svoboda has 2 office locations, including in Washington and Mitchellville, view full addresses on Dr. Svoboda's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Svoboda have?
Dr. Steven Svoboda is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Steven Svoboda?
Dr. Steven Svoboda frequently sees patients for Knee Pain, Knee Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Shoulder Pain, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Steven Svoboda on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Steven Svoboda speak?
Dr. Steven Svoboda speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Steven Svoboda in reviews?
286 patients have reviewed Dr. Steven Svoboda. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.71/5. They have a 4.79/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.95/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.