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Dr. Paul Mecherikunnel, MD

Dr. Paul Mecherikunnel, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Mecherikunnel, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Sterling, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1989. He is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Mecherikunnel is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center Reston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for hand surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Mecherikunnel specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Mecherikunnel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mecherikunnel

3.9

14 ratings, 5 with a written review
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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
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Apr 29, 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
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Nov 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Sterling – Feb 26, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth in VA – Jul 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jacob in VA – Jul 04, 2017
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About Me

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  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • Union Memorial Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • John Hopkins Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • John Hopkins Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins University

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Reston Hospital Center

    1850 Town Center Pkwy
    Reston, VA 20190
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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