Dr. Colvin Wellborn, MD
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Dr. Colvin Wellborn, MD

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Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery | Male

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Nirschl Orthopedic Center 1715 N George Mason Dr Ste 504 Arlington, VA 22205 Get Directions

(703) 525-2200

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Biography

Dr. Wellborn completed his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where he lettered all four years as a distance swimmer. He obtained his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He completed his residency at George Washington University in Washington, DC where he was Chief Resident. After nearly 10 years in practice in Santa Barbara, California, he returned to the DC area in 2007. Dr. Wellborn specializes in joint reconstruction and preservation of the ankle, hip, knee, and shoulder. He is trained on the modern techniques of minimally invasive, gender specific and computer-assisted surgery. He has wide experience in arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine and treatment of traumatic injuries. Dr. Wellborn enjoys treating all age groups including pediatric and adolescent patients. He is dedicated to serving the community and has been the team physician for Lake Braddock High School athletic teams since 2008. Dr. Wellborn has been recognized by his peers as one of the areas "Top Doctors" for several years in Northern Virginia Magazine and has been recognized as one of America's Most Compassionate Doctors by Patients' Choice. Dr. Wellborn is committed to educating his patients so that they can be active participants in their treatment regimes.

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Virginia Hospital Center

1701 N George Mason Dr

Arlington, VA 22205

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Dr. Wellborn's Reviews

Likelihood of recommending Dr. Wellborn to family and friends

4.4

based on 14 total surveys (2 with reviews)

Dr. Wellborn's Performance

Trustworthiness
EXCELLENT
Explains condition(s) well
EXCELLENT
Answers Questions
EXCELLENT
Time well spent
EXCELLENT

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling
VERY GOOD
Office environment
EXCELLENT
Staff friendliness
EXCELLENT
Average wait time
10 to 15 minutes

Patient Reviews (2)

-Achilles Papaefthemiou in Falls Church, VA | Mar 09, 2017

....Two months after a very successful hip replacement surgery.... I am very grateful to Dr. Wellborn for his masterful expertise, confidence and support... Everything turned out as ordinary as he indicated... In my case there was no pain or major discomfort (beyond the swelling of the affected muscles) I wholeheartedly & highly recommend him to anyone...! The office staff and the Physical Therapy group also, did a thorough professional job... I thank them as well..

-AA in Arlington, VA | Jan 29, 2016

I was blown away when Dr. Wellborn asked me ?What else?? at the end of our visit. Most doctors these days spend little time with patients ? not Dr. Wellborn. He was an attentive listener, asked lots of questions, and showed true concern. Finally, he offered to help me get more physical therapy visits authorized by my insurance. I am lucky to have Dr. Wellborn caring for my total knee replacement, a procedure I did with an out-of-town surgeon, something that didn't seem to bother him at all.

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Dr. Wellborn says...

Dr. Wellborn specializes in joint reconstruction and preservation of the ankle, hip, knee, and shoulder. He is trained on the modern techniques of minimally invasive, gender specific and computer-assisted surgery. He has wide experience in arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine and treatment of traumatic injuries.

Dr. Wellborn enjoys treating all age groups including pediatric and adolescent patients. He is dedicated to serving the community and has been the team physician for Lake Braddock High School athletic teams since 2008. Dr. Wellborn has been recognized by his peers as one of the areas "Top Doctors" for several years in Northern Virginia Magazine and has been recognized as one of America's Most Compassionate Doctors by Patients' Choice.

Dr. Wellborn is committed to educating his patients so that they can be active participants in their treatment regimes.

Dr. Wellborn's Care Philosophy

Our mission is to place the needs of our patients first and offer the highest quality of care possible.

Dr. Wellborn says...

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Trauma Injuries
Shoulder Instability
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Wrist and Elbow Fractures
ACL Reconstruction
Complex Ligament Reconstruction
All aspects of Cartilage Surgery
Shoulder and Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Hip and Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement

SPECIAL PROCEDURES/TECHNIQUES

Rotator Cuff Repairs
ACL Reconstruction
Cartilage Restoration
Rapid Recovery Joint Replacement
Minimally Invasive Out Patient Joint Replacement

Dr. Wellborn's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
Specializes in Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery
Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery
No malpractice claims found
No sanctions found
No board actions found

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Northern Virginia Magazine "Top Doctors", 2011 and 2
What is a recognized doctor
Healthgrades Recognized Doctor designation identifies leading doctors who:
Are board certified.
Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.
Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.
Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.
Healthgrades updates the Recognized Doctor list quarterly based on board certification data. Healthgrades also receives sanction and malpractice data throughout the year, depending on how frequently the state medical boards release updates.
We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.
Media & Publications
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Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Virginia.
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What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.
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You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.
How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?
Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.
For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?
Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.
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Sanctions
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What is a sanction or disciplinary action
What is a sanction or disciplinary action?
A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.
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Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.
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Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
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What are board actions?
Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.
Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.
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How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?
Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?
Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

Board Certifications

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Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Treated

Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bursitis
Clavicle Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture

Education

Medical School
Columbia University College Of Physicians and Surgeons New York Ny
Graduated in 1993
Internship Hospital
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Completed in 1994
Residency Hospital
George Washington University Hospital
Completed in 1998

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Memberships &
Professional Affiliations

Virginia Hospital Center, Vice Chief, Department of Orthopedics

Specialties

Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine

Procedures Performed

All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Elbow Replacement
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Reconstruction Surgery
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Steroid Injection
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate