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Dr. Joseph Letzelter III, MD

Dr. Joseph Letzelter III, MD

Pediatrics*

Dr. Joseph Letzelter III, MD is a pediatrician in Washington, DC. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Children's National Hospital

111 Michigan Ave NW Washington, DC 20010
Telehealth available
(888) 884-2327

Care Philosophy

"Joseph Letzelter, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon at Children's National Hospital who specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. He completed his undergraduate and medical education at Georgetown University in Washington,..."

- Dr. Joseph Letzelter III, MD

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Letzelter III specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Letzelter III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Letzelter III

3.7

3 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
67%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
33%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Katherine M. – Jul 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Nov 04, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Joseph Letzelter, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon at Children's National Hospital who specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. He completed his undergraduate and medical education at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. After completing...read more

biography

Joseph Letzelter, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon at Children's National Hospital who specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. He completed his undergraduate and medical education at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. After completing...read more

  • Pediatrics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Georgetown University / Medical Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Children's National Hospital

Children's National Hospital111 Michigan Ave NW Washington, DC 20010
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd
    Falls Church, VA 22042
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

    3600 Joseph Siewick Dr
    Fairfax, VA 22033
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Virginia Hospital Center

    1701 N George Mason Dr
    Arlington, VA 22205
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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