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M. Brian Polsky, MD

M. Brian Polsky, MDOrthopedic Surgeon- Arthroscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Medicine

M. Brian Polsky, MD is a Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine & Sports Injuries
  • Joint Replacement

Dr. Polsky earned his Medical Degree at the University of South Carolina, School of Medicine in Columbia, SC. He completed his Surgical Internship and Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Polsky participated in Extra-Institutional Rotations at Shriner's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA.   He performed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, in Philadelphia, PA. 

In addition to being an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Polsky is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Maryland. His past experience includes the position of Associate Team Physician for the Philadelphia Eagles and Flyers and Associate Team Physician for Philadelphia KIXX Indoor Soccer Team and Camden River Sharks AAA Basketball Team. 

Dr. Polsky is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, as well as a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Polsky's research is published in several peer-reviewed medical journals.

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Scott Silverstein, MD

Scott Silverstein, MDOrthopedic Surgeon- Minimally Invasive Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery

Scott Silverstein, MD is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Silverstein was honored to be named one of the two 2008 Top Doctors in General Orthopedics by Baltimore Magazine. Dr. Silverstein specializes in:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  •  Arthroscopic Surgery

His other areas of special interest include:

  • General Orthopedics
  • Complex Fracture Care
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Joint Replacement Surgery and Partial Joint Replacement Surgery

Dr. Silverstein earned his Medical Degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. He completed his General Surgery Internship and Orthopedic Surgical Residency at the West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, VA, where he served as Chief Resident. 

Dr. Silverstein is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His research is published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

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Sam Sydney, MD

Sam Sydney, MDOrthopedic Surgeon- Minimally Invasive Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery

Sam Sydney, MD is a Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon with more than 23 years of experience. Dr. Sydney voluntarily Re-Certified in 2000. Dr. Sydney's areas of specialty include:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery- Hips, Knees, & Shoulders
  • Arthroscopic Surgery & Joint Reconstruction
  • Design & Development of Total Joint Implants
  • General Orthopedics- Hips, Knees, Shoulders
  • Total Joint Replacement

Dr. Sydney earned his MBBS at the University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, Nigeria. He completed his General Surgery Internship at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD and Rotating Internship at Baptist Medical Center in Ogbomosho, Nigeria. He performed Orthopedic Residencies at the University of Maryland Hospital at Baltimore, MD and Sinai Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, at Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sydney completed two Fellowships. His Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery was completed at University of Maryland Hospital, University of Maryland Shock Trauma, at Baltimore, MD. His Fellowship in Total Joint Replacement was performed at Joint Implant Surgeons, Inc. with Thomas H. Mallory, MD at Columbus, OH.

In addition to practicing orthopedics, Dr. Sydney is the Medical Director for Orthopedic Services, Medical Director for the Total Joint Program, Medical Executive Committee Member, and Finance/Planning Committee of the Board at St Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sydney is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Surgery, Orthopedics, University of Maryland.

Dr. Sydney is distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the Medical and Chiurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland, Baltimore City Medical Society, American Medical Society, Maryland Orthopedic Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Sydney is a national presenter and his research is published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

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Michael Wallace, MD

Michael Wallace, MDOrthopedic Surgeon- Sports Medicine

Michael Wallace, MD is a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon whose primary specialty is Orthopedics and secondary specialty is Sports Medicine. Dr. Wallace is ABOS Board-Eligible (Passed Part 1 Exam in July 2007). Dr. Wallace's areas of clinical interest include:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopic Surgery- Knee & Shoulder
  • Joint Replacement- Hip & Knee, Full or Partial
  • Tendon Surgery
  • General Orthopedic Care

Dr. Wallace earned his Medical Degree from Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, at Los Angeles, CA. He completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York. His Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship was performed at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. During is fellowship  Dr. Wallace was involved with Team Coverage for the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Blast. In addition to his Medical Degree, Dr. Wallace holds a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY.

While pursuing his Medical Degree, Dr. Wallace was the recipient of several honors and distinctions including the Medical Scholars Program in Microanatomy; Pi Tau Sigma, Medical Engineering Honor Society; Outstanding Scholar Award, Phi Gamma Delta; Dean's List; Phi Eta Sigma, Honor Society; and the University of Maryland Honors Program.

He is a member of the New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine. Dr. Wallace's research is published in peer-reviewed medical journals. 

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Timothy Yoon, MD

Timothy Yoon, MDPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Interventional Spine Care

Timothy Yoon, MD is a Doctor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who specializes in EMG Nerve Studies. Dr. Yoon's areas of special interest include:

  • EMG Nerve Studies
  • Interventional Spine Care- Spine Injections
  • Back Pain & Neck Pain Treatments
  • Numbness & Tingling (Neuropathy) Treatments
  • Joint Pain Treatments- Including Wrists & Ankles

Dr. Yoon earned his Medical Degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He completed a Preliminary Medicine Internship at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn, Michigan and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at the University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He performed an Interventional Spine Medicine Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Center for Spine Health in Ohio.

Dr. Yoon is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Academy of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and North American Spine Society. His orthopedic and nerve related research is published in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals.

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Emad Zeitouneh, MD

Emad Zeitouneh, MDOrthopedic Surgeon- International Orthopedic Medicine

Emad Zeitouneh, MD is a Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Zeitouneh provides General Orthopedic Care and International Orthopedic Care, as well as Sports Teams Consultation for the Raven's Football Team and previously for the Baltimore Blast Soccer Team. Dr. Zeitouneh's other areas of orthopedic specialty include:

  • General Orthopedics
  • International Orthopedic Medicine
  • Sports Medicine

Dr. Zeitouneh earned his Medical Degree and completed a Rotating Internship at the Alexandria University Medical School in Alexandria, Egypt. He completed his Surgical Residency at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, MD. In addition, Dr. Zeitouneh performed two Fellowships. He completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 

Dr. Zeitouneh is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and American College of Sports Medicine.

Khurram Pervaiz MD

Khurram Pervaiz MDOrthopedic Surgeon - Shoulder, Elbow & Hand Surgery

Khurram Pervaiz MD is a dual fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in Shoulder, Elbow and Hand surgery. Some of his areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Minimally Invasive and Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Hand, Wrist and Elbow Joint Replacement
  • Total & Reverse Shoulder Replacement
  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Congenital Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Care of Fractures, Complex Trauma and Amputations
  • Athletic Injuries and Arthritis
  • Nerve and Tendon Surgery
  • Micro Vascular Surgery
  • Dupuytren's Contracture

Dr. Pervaiz earned his Medical Degree from the King Edward Medical School. He completed a Surgical Internship at Maimonides Medical Center in New York. His Orthopedic Surgery Residency was performed at the Medical College of Virginia. After residency Dr Pervaiz completed Fellowships in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic and in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery at the Florida Orthopedic Institute.

Dr. Pervaiz received a scholarship to medical school. He is current involved in research on the correlation between bone density and fixation techniques for shoulder replacement surgery. His previous research on wrist biomechanics, limited wrist fusions and carpal tunnel syndrome has been presented at international meetings & in peer reviewed journals. He has also written chapters for orthopedic textbooks.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

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Our Providers

M. Brian Polsky, MD

M. Brian Polsky, MDOrthopedic Surgeon- Arthroscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Medicine

M. Brian Polsky, MD is a Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine & Sports Injuries
  • Joint Replacement

Dr. Polsky earned his Medical Degree at the University of South Carolina, School of Medicine in Columbia, SC. He completed his Surgical Internship and Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Polsky participated in Extra-Institutional Rotations at Shriner's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA.   He performed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, in Philadelphia, PA. 

In addition to being an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Polsky is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Maryland. His past experience includes the position of Associate Team Physician for the Philadelphia Eagles and Flyers and Associate Team Physician for Philadelphia KIXX Indoor Soccer Team and Camden River Sharks AAA Basketball Team. 

Dr. Polsky is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, as well as a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Polsky's research is published in several peer-reviewed medical journals.

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Scott Silverstein, MD

Scott Silverstein, MDOrthopedic Surgeon- Minimally Invasive Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery

Scott Silverstein, MD is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Silverstein was honored to be named one of the two 2008 Top Doctors in General Orthopedics by Baltimore Magazine. Dr. Silverstein specializes in:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  •  Arthroscopic Surgery

His other areas of special interest include:

  • General Orthopedics
  • Complex Fracture Care
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Joint Replacement Surgery and Partial Joint Replacement Surgery

Dr. Silverstein earned his Medical Degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. He completed his General Surgery Internship and Orthopedic Surgical Residency at the West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, VA, where he served as Chief Resident. 

Dr. Silverstein is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His research is published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

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Sam Sydney, MD

Sam Sydney, MDOrthopedic Surgeon- Minimally Invasive Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery

Sam Sydney, MD is a Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon with more than 23 years of experience. Dr. Sydney voluntarily Re-Certified in 2000. Dr. Sydney's areas of specialty include:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery- Hips, Knees, & Shoulders
  • Arthroscopic Surgery & Joint Reconstruction
  • Design & Development of Total Joint Implants
  • General Orthopedics- Hips, Knees, Shoulders
  • Total Joint Replacement

Dr. Sydney earned his MBBS at the University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, Nigeria. He completed his General Surgery Internship at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD and Rotating Internship at Baptist Medical Center in Ogbomosho, Nigeria. He performed Orthopedic Residencies at the University of Maryland Hospital at Baltimore, MD and Sinai Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, at Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sydney completed two Fellowships. His Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery was completed at University of Maryland Hospital, University of Maryland Shock Trauma, at Baltimore, MD. His Fellowship in Total Joint Replacement was performed at Joint Implant Surgeons, Inc. with Thomas H. Mallory, MD at Columbus, OH.

In addition to practicing orthopedics, Dr. Sydney is the Medical Director for Orthopedic Services, Medical Director for the Total Joint Program, Medical Executive Committee Member, and Finance/Planning Committee of the Board at St Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sydney is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Surgery, Orthopedics, University of Maryland.

Dr. Sydney is distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the Medical and Chiurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland, Baltimore City Medical Society, American Medical Society, Maryland Orthopedic Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Sydney is a national presenter and his research is published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

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Michael Wallace, MD

Michael Wallace, MDOrthopedic Surgeon- Sports Medicine

Michael Wallace, MD is a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon whose primary specialty is Orthopedics and secondary specialty is Sports Medicine. Dr. Wallace is ABOS Board-Eligible (Passed Part 1 Exam in July 2007). Dr. Wallace's areas of clinical interest include:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopic Surgery- Knee & Shoulder
  • Joint Replacement- Hip & Knee, Full or Partial
  • Tendon Surgery
  • General Orthopedic Care

Dr. Wallace earned his Medical Degree from Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, at Los Angeles, CA. He completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York. His Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship was performed at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. During is fellowship  Dr. Wallace was involved with Team Coverage for the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Blast. In addition to his Medical Degree, Dr. Wallace holds a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY.

While pursuing his Medical Degree, Dr. Wallace was the recipient of several honors and distinctions including the Medical Scholars Program in Microanatomy; Pi Tau Sigma, Medical Engineering Honor Society; Outstanding Scholar Award, Phi Gamma Delta; Dean's List; Phi Eta Sigma, Honor Society; and the University of Maryland Honors Program.

He is a member of the New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine. Dr. Wallace's research is published in peer-reviewed medical journals. 

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Timothy Yoon, MD

Timothy Yoon, MDPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Interventional Spine Care

Timothy Yoon, MD is a Doctor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who specializes in EMG Nerve Studies. Dr. Yoon's areas of special interest include:

  • EMG Nerve Studies
  • Interventional Spine Care- Spine Injections
  • Back Pain & Neck Pain Treatments
  • Numbness & Tingling (Neuropathy) Treatments
  • Joint Pain Treatments- Including Wrists & Ankles

Dr. Yoon earned his Medical Degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He completed a Preliminary Medicine Internship at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn, Michigan and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at the University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He performed an Interventional Spine Medicine Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Center for Spine Health in Ohio.

Dr. Yoon is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Academy of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and North American Spine Society. His orthopedic and nerve related research is published in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals.

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Emad Zeitouneh, MD

Emad Zeitouneh, MDOrthopedic Surgeon- International Orthopedic Medicine

Emad Zeitouneh, MD is a Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Zeitouneh provides General Orthopedic Care and International Orthopedic Care, as well as Sports Teams Consultation for the Raven's Football Team and previously for the Baltimore Blast Soccer Team. Dr. Zeitouneh's other areas of orthopedic specialty include:

  • General Orthopedics
  • International Orthopedic Medicine
  • Sports Medicine

Dr. Zeitouneh earned his Medical Degree and completed a Rotating Internship at the Alexandria University Medical School in Alexandria, Egypt. He completed his Surgical Residency at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, MD. In addition, Dr. Zeitouneh performed two Fellowships. He completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 

Dr. Zeitouneh is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and American College of Sports Medicine.

Khurram Pervaiz MD

Khurram Pervaiz MDOrthopedic Surgeon - Shoulder, Elbow & Hand Surgery

Khurram Pervaiz MD is a dual fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in Shoulder, Elbow and Hand surgery. Some of his areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Minimally Invasive and Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Hand, Wrist and Elbow Joint Replacement
  • Total & Reverse Shoulder Replacement
  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Congenital Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Care of Fractures, Complex Trauma and Amputations
  • Athletic Injuries and Arthritis
  • Nerve and Tendon Surgery
  • Micro Vascular Surgery
  • Dupuytren's Contracture

Dr. Pervaiz earned his Medical Degree from the King Edward Medical School. He completed a Surgical Internship at Maimonides Medical Center in New York. His Orthopedic Surgery Residency was performed at the Medical College of Virginia. After residency Dr Pervaiz completed Fellowships in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic and in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery at the Florida Orthopedic Institute.

Dr. Pervaiz received a scholarship to medical school. He is current involved in research on the correlation between bone density and fixation techniques for shoulder replacement surgery. His previous research on wrist biomechanics, limited wrist fusions and carpal tunnel syndrome has been presented at international meetings & in peer reviewed journals. He has also written chapters for orthopedic textbooks.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

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