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Meet Dr. Rob Najarian, M.D., with Inova Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Key Highlights

  • Specialization and Scope: Dr. Rob Najarian is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Inova Sports Medicine focusing on shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries across patients of all ages and occupation.
  • Demystifying Sports Medicine: He clarifies that sports medicine is not exclusively for competitive athletes, but for anyone leading an active lifestyle or sustaining physical injuries through sports or work.
  • Patient Priorities: Most patients—especially younger athletes—primarily want to know when they can safely return to their sport or routine.
  • Care and Communication Approach: He emphasizes clear communication, encouraging patients to ask questions so they understand their diagnosis, and using a collaborative care team to rebuild trust and guide recovery.
  • Diverse Patient Care: A major highlight of his practice is treating everyone from high school students and everyday workers to professional athletes.