Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Surgeon Named Among Top in Nation

Publication Highlights 70 Knee Surgeons in U.S.

Alexandria, VA- (January 4, 2011)—Gerard Engh, MD, Surgeon, Orthopedics, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, was recently named among the nation’s top 70 knee surgeons by Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review, which provides business and legal news about orthopedic practices. The publication evaluated physicians based on their awards, leadership, published work and professional recommendations.

Engh pioneered the development of hip and knee implants and is recognized as an authority on joint replacement. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopeadic Surgeons, a member of the American Orthopeadic Society and past president of The Knee Society.

Engh earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia and completed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

For more information about this recognition or the Inova Joint Replacement Center at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, visit inova.org/ijrc.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.