WOSM Physicians / Stephen S. Haas MD:
Assistant: Lindsey
Dr. Stephen S. Haas is a founding partner of MacCartee & Haas, the predecessor of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Sports medicine has been a primary focus of his practice from its inception. He has held a multitude of leadership positions in local and national civic and professional organizations. He has served as team physician for numerous local, national and international amateur and professional teams.
Education
U. of Michigan, B.A. 1957-1961
U. of Oklahoma, School of Medicine,
Medical Degree 1961-1965
George Washington University, Internship
General Surgery 1965-1966
George Washington University, Residency
General Surgery 1966-1967
George Washington University, Residency
Orthopedic Surgery 1969-1972
Traveling Fellowship, Orthopedic Research
& Education Foundation 1972
Board Certified 1976
Military Service
United States Air Force, Strategic Air Command,
Surgeon/Flight Surgeon 1967-1969
Strategic Air Command Certificate of Appreciation 1969
Professional Governmental Experience
United States Air Force
Orthopaedic Consultant: Bureau of Hearings and Appeals,
Social Security Administration, Health, Education, and Welfare
Orthopaedic Consultant: United States Department of Commerce,
National Bureau of Standards
Orthopaedic Consultant: United States Department of Labor,
Job Corps National Health Office
Orthopaedic Consultant: United States Department of Labor,
VISTA Program
Consultant: District of Columbia and Montgomery County, Maryland
Public School Athletic Programs
Member, Forensic Medical Advisory Board
Orthopaedic Consultant: White House Medical Staff
Professional Positions
National Basketball Association Physician of the Year 2007
Chairman Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sibley Hospital 1996-2006
Member National Football League Medical Benefits Council, 2000-Present
Arthritis Foundation, Career Achievement Award, 2005
President, Team Physicians, National Basketball Association, 1993-1996
Member, Team Physician Society, National Basketball Association
Member, Team Physician Society, National Hockey League, 1975-1999
Team Physician, Washington Wizards, National Basketball Association
Team Physician, Washington Capitals, National Hockey League, 1975-1999
Team Physician, Washington Mystics, Women’s National Basketball Association
Medical Consultant, George Washington University Athletic Programs
Medical Consultant, Georgetown University Athletic Programs
Consultant, National Football League Players Association
Orthopaedic Consultant, Professional Golf Association: Medical Director,
President’s Cup
Medical Consultant, Association of Tennis Professionals Tour
Venue Medical Director, 1993 U.S. Soccer Cup, 1994 U.S. World Cup
Team Physician, United States Basketball Team, 1994 World Games
Team Physician, United States Basketball Team, 1996 Summer Olympics, Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman Advisory Board, Professional Team Physicians Association
Chairman, Department Orthopedic Surgery, Sibley Hospital
Charitable Professional Positions
Attending Orthopaedist, Zacchaeus Clinic, (Bread for the City)
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Orthopaedic News
AAOS Headline News - October 21, 2009
ACL Injuries continue to increase
AAOS Headline News Now - Oct 5, 2009
Weight loss helps arthritis
AAOS Headline News Now - Sept 25, 2009
Surgery works for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
AAOS Headline News Now - Sept 16, 2009
For shoulder pain, exercise preferred over ECSW
NY Times, Health Tuesday Aug 18, 2009
Running not so bad after all
AAOS Headline News Now - July 13, 2009
Delayed ACL repair in young patients linked to other injuries.
AAOS Headline News Now - July 13, 2009
Training in proprioception may decrease recurrent ankle sprains
Political News
The Washington Post - Nov 27, 2009
Kill the bills. Do health reform right.
AAOS Headline News Now - Oct 21, 2009
Medicare for physicians will remain broken
AAOS Headline News Now - Oct 5, 2009
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons view on Healthcare Reform
AAOS Headline News Now - Sept 16, 2009
Even the public knows this one
AAOS Headline News Now - Aug 14, 2009
Orthopedists take on healthcare misinformation
AAOS Headline News Now - July 31, 2009
Orthopaedsts fight for their patients rights: "AAOS Act" introduced into U.S. Senate.
We Specialize In
• Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Surgery• Joint Replacement
• General Orthopedics
• Shoulder/Elbow
• Foot/Ankle
• Neck/Spine Disorders
• Hand/Wrist



