Becker's Spine Review, "Orthopedic surgeon to know: Dr. Ricardo Cook of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics"
By Jackie Drees
Ricardo L. Cook, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Bethesda, Md.
In addition to his full-time medical role, Dr. Cook serves as the head of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics' marketing committee.
Dr. Cook specializes in hindfoot reconstruction, adult joint reconstruction as well as sports medicine and trauma. His range of expertise includes flat foot deformities, ankle instability, ankle trauma and degenerative disease, among others.
Dr. Cook is board-certified in orthopedic surgery. He is a member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Montgomery County Medical Society.
After earning his medical degree at University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Dr. Cook completed his residency and fellowship at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.