SILVER SPRING, MD - Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group PA
Orthopedic Care • Silver Spring, MD
About
Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group PA (GWOG) is a private orthopaedics provider with multiple Maryland offices, including Silver Spring locations. Key details: - Locations: Silver Spring office at 1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910; additional offices in Germantown and Rockville. - Services: Orthopaedics, diagnostic and therapeutic care for joints, muscles, tendons; includes access to surgeons and physical therapy. - Size: Small practice with about 3 employees; private company. - Contact: Phone numbers include 301-589-3324 and +1 301 328 1760. - Online presence: Website gwog.com; modest monthly traffic; Google/LinkedIn presence noted. - Reviews: Employer rating around 2.3/5 based on 6 reviews. If you’re looking specifically for care in Silver Spring, GWOG has a Silver Spring address and provides orthopedic diagnostics and treatment services through its Silver Spring office.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Care
Address
1400 Forest Glen Road Suite 400
Phone
301-589-3324
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Opening Hours
Monday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Wednesday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed
Emergency Care
For emergencies, call our answering service (301) 304-7994
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
Do you have Saturday hours?
Saturday Closed
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Google/Birdeye: 4.6/5 stars (476 reviews (aggregate))
- Official Practice Website: 4.84/5 stars (508 total reviews)
Patients praise
- highly skilled and knowledgeable physicians, particularly Dr. Perim and Dr. Petruccelli
- thorough and clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans
- efficient, clean office environment with convenient in-house services like X-rays
- successful surgical outcomes and pain management
Common complaints
- reports of rude, dismissive, or unprofessional reception staff
- concerns regarding billing practices and insurance coverage navigation
- feelings of being rushed during appointments
- perceived lack of empathy or failure to listen to patient concerns by some providers
- occasional long wait times in exam rooms
"Dr. Perim is the best. Totally saved me when I had an accident... Always kind, sincere, and considerate. I never feel nervous or anxious talking to him."
— Tebra (Patient Review)"Both receptionists were incredibly rude and dismissive... I will never recommend this specific location, the Silver Spring, MD office to anyone."
— Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group Official TestimonialsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group — Germantown, MD — Oct 21, 2025
- Testimonials & Reviews - SILVER SPRING, MD, GERMANTOWN, MD, & Rockville, MD: Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group PA — Aug 11, 2023
- Dr. David Smink, MD, SILVER SPRING, MD | Orthopedic Surgeon | Tebra
- Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group PA | Holy Cross Health
- Sports Medicine | Georgetown Preparatory School — Aug 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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