Matthew Harb, MD

Matthew Harb, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Washington, DC. He specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, serving patients in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. His practice focuses on rapid-recovery protocols and custom-fitted implants, allowing many eligible patients to undergo outpatient procedures and return home the same day. He holds a 5.00 rating based on 524 verified patient reviews.

Dr. Harb is board-certified and fellowship-trained in adult hip and knee reconstruction at the University of Virginia. His surgical approach includes direct anterior hip replacement, a muscle-sparing technique that works between the muscles rather than cutting them, as well as total and partial knee replacement using computer navigation for precise alignment. He utilizes multimodal pain management and early movement strategies to facilitate safe, quick recovery. A Louisiana native, he attended Louisiana State University on a full academic scholarship and graduated with honors. He earned his medical degree at LSU School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate, serving as Administrative Chief Resident. He is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital and the Capital Orthopedic Surgery Center.

The office is located at 1015 18th St NW, Suite 300, in the Golden Triangle neighborhood. It sits on 18th Street Northwest, just over a block from K Street Northwest and L Street Northwest. The Washington Square Post Office is about a tenth of a mile away, and a FedEx Ship Center is also within a tenth of a mile.

Patients across the greater Washington, D.C. region are referred to his practice for his work in joint replacement. His focus is on excellence in patient care and expedited recovery, helping patients return to active lifestyles such as running, hiking, and spending time outdoors.

With over 5,000 hip and knee replacements performed in more than 10 years of orthopedic experience, Matthew Harb, MD provides specialized joint care in Washington, DC.