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Dr. Joel Fechter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.4 (12)
Map Pin Small Silver Spring, MD
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joel Fechter, MD

Dr. Joel Fechter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Silver Spring, MD. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Maryland at Baltimore and is affiliated with UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Fechter an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Fechter works at Fechter & Mininberg Mds PA in Silver Spring, MD. They are accepting new patients and have indicated that they accept telehealth appointments. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Fechter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Fechter & Mininberg Mds PA
    10301 Georgia Ave Ste 105A, Silver Spring, MD 20902 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 681-7100

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  • UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

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Specialties*
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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Years of Experience
  • 36 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
  • English
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  • 1912181215
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Education & Certifications

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland at Baltimore
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  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Joel Fechter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Fechter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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Dr. Fechter works at Fechter & Mininberg Mds PA in Silver Spring, MD. View the full address on Dr. Fechter’s profile.

12 patients have reviewed Dr. Fechter. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fechter.

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