Tom Ghobrial, M.D.

Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Ghobrial's treatment specialties include, but are not limited to joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, fracture and trauma management, as well as shoulder surgery. Dr. Ghobrial works continuously furthering his skills in medicine as well as the latest advances in technology. Striving to stay in touch with the latest procedures, surgical products and methods always keeping patient quality of life as his primary focus.

Message from Dr.Ghobrial

"I have been delivering exceptional orthopedic care in the Cumberland area since 1997. I believe the most important aspects of providing quality care are listening to the needs of patients, communication, patient education, prevention of musculoskeletal injuries, presenting treatment options to the patient and most importantly, establishing a relationship with my patients and involving them in the treatment plan. I work to develop a partnership with my patients. This partnership begins with my listening to the patient. One of the most important things I need to know is how the physical problem affects the patient's life. We develop a dialogue, through which my patients understand the diagnostic process, their own unique problem, their treatment choices, and the recovery process. Patients help to guide and direct the diagnostic and treatment activities.

Your health and quality of orthopedic care are my top priorities. Surgery is only one of many treatment options. Many of my patients never need to have surgery - many times rehabilitation of the injured area is all that is needed. I work closely with a team of local physical therapists who, like me, believe in conservative methods: If an injury can be rehabilitated without surgery, that is what should be done. I inform my patients of all the treatment options available for an injury, and what the advantages and disadvantages are of each option. I believe that my staff and I may be your most valuable resource for any thoughts or concerns you have, which is why we are here. Please feel free to contact us anytime, we'd love to hear from you!"

Volunteer Work

In addition to practicing surgery, Dr. Ghobrial feels it is important to give back to the community. In recent years, Dr. Ghobrial has started Annual Event, with the proceeds from each of his events benefiting a new charity that impacts his patients and the local community. In 2011, Dr. Ghobrial hosted The Hairball to benefit The American Cancer Society and in 2012 he played host to Superheroes and Villains benefiting Wounded Warrior Project. He is also a contributing donator in the Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament, which aids the developmentally impaired children and adults of Western Maryland.

For more than 10 years he took on the role of team physician for Frankfort High School, and performed sports physicals for Bishop Walsh High School. He was also the tournament physician for the YMCA Collegiate Hockey and the Winners Corner Boxing tournaments. Dr. Ghobrial had also held the event chair for the Western Maryland March of Dimes Bikers for Babies Ride.

Published Works

Published works by Dr. Ghobrial include, "Proximal Ulna Shaft Fractures and Associated Compartment Syndromes" which was published in the American Journal of Orthopedics in September 2001.

Personal

Dr. Tom Ghobrial has been serving the tri-state area since August of 1997. He grew up in suburban Potomac, Maryland where he graduated from Charles Woodward High School. He pursued his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland during which he was selected for an opportunity to do research at the National Institutes of Health. In 1988 Dr. Ghobrial was granted a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a focus on Microbiology from the College of Life Sciences at the University of Maryland College Park. He then earned a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Maryland School of Medicine at Baltimore in 1992. Dr. Ghobrial completed his surgical internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Systems.