Richard W Barth MD

Richard W. Barth, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper-extremity surgery, with particular expertise in upper-extremity sports injuries. He cares for adolescents, adults, and older adults, offering evaluation and surgical treatment for a broad range of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity. Dr. Barth completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and pursued advanced fellowship training in hand and microvascular surgery at The Indiana Hand Center. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Barth serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics at The George Washington University. He has held leadership roles at Sibley Memorial Hospital, including Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chief of Hand Surgery, and Vice Chairman of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Barth has contributed to national orthopaedic service through the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, including representation on the AAOS Board of Councilors and participation in a work group that developed evidence-based guidelines for carpal tunnel syndrome. He has also served as a hand surgery consultant for professional sports teams, including the Washington Capitals, and previously for other Washington-area teams. His scholarly work includes peer-reviewed publications in hand and upper-extremity care.