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Dr. James Underwood, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 34
Dr. James Underwood, MD
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Dr. James Underwood, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Sterling, VA.
Dr. James Underwood, MD
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Dr. James Underwood, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 34
Sterling, VA
Accepting new patients
Dr. James Underwood, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Sterling, VA.

About

Dr. Underwood graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health/MCV. Dr. James Underwood, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Sterling, VA. Dr. Underwood currently practices at Arthritis and Sports Orthopaedics and are affiliated with Reston Hospital Center. Dr. Underwood has experience treating conditions like Bursitis, Baker’s Cyst and Lumbar Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Underwood received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Underwood's office accepts new patients. Dr. Underwood is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Bursitis
Baker’s Cyst
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Bursitis
Baker’s Cyst
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Bursitis
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Baker’s Cyst
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Radiculopathy
Spondylitis
Achilles Tendinitis
Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylolisthesis
Somatic Nerve Block
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Female Sports Injuries
Fibromyalgia
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Orthopedic Sports Injuries
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Sports Injuries
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries of the Foot
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sports-Related Concussion
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Torticollis
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Upper Back Pain
Whiplash
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Chronic Pain Management
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Blocks
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Conduction Studies
Pain Management
Spinal Nerve Block
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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Locations

  1. 1 Arthritis and Sports Orthopaedics
    21475 Ridgetop Cir, Sterling, VA 20166
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 444-5000
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2 Arthritis and Sports Orthopaedics - Chantilly
    25055 Riding Plz, South Riding, VA 20152
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 272-5000
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Mar 14, 2025
Listens to concerns and explains everything well. Very professional. He is pleasant.
— Mar 14, 2025
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Specialties*
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health/MCV
    2018
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health/MCV
    2021
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • John Peter Smith Hospital
    2022
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Underwood, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Underwood's profile.

Dr. Underwood frequently treats the following conditions: Bursitis, Baker’s Cyst and Lumbar Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Underwood, MD is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. James Underwood, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Reston Hospital Center

    1850 Town Center Pkwy, Reston, VA