Details from our past
Established over 75 years ago!
The Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic was founded in 1938 and represents a long-standing tradition of excellence in orthopedic care. Our founding partner, Dr. Otto Anderson Engh was a polio specialist and knew that he wanted to build the first clinic to fill the void in specialized treatment for crippled children. He went on to work with the Arlington Department of Health, Arlington Hospital Alexandria Hospital and DC General Hospital to develop programs for these children. In the 1940's he founded what was soon to be known as National Hospital for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. Dr. Otto Engh was President of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society, District of Columbia Orthopaedic Society and Alexandria Medical Society.
After his retirement, the clinic continued to grow under the leadership of Dr. Otto Engh's two sons, Dr. Charles Anderson Engh and Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Anderson Engh. While growing up, Charles and Jerry frequently followed their dad on hospital rounds over the weekend beginning patient care at an early age. Drs. Charles and Jerry specialized in different areas from the beginning both eventually championing specialties of their own - Dr. Charles, hip replacement and Dr. Jerry, knee replacement.
Since then, Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic has changed how Orthopadics is practiced today through high quality research and providing outstanding care. Anderson Clinic is recognized as an world leader in the field of Orthopadics. The practice has expanded to include 13 surgeons with all different sub-specialties. For more information please visit: https://andersonclinic.com/index.php or call 703-892-6500 to schedule an appointment today.