Dr. Marc P Gruner

"I was given an ultrasound cortisone shot in my hip on Monday, Feb 16. At that time i was not able to walk upstairs one foot after the other. On Friday morning, Feb 20 - 4 days later - I could walk upstairs one foot after the other! Now, two weeks later, I continue to be able to use both legs while climbing stairs and have regained much of my previous muscle use; long walks with even slight inclines are a challenge - but a minor one! I also made contact with Sally Miller, of Limberhealth, whom I was strongly encouraged to use by Dr Gruner. Ms Miller did a terrific job of orienting me to the PT materials. Today in the Bethesda office, Mary Kate did an excellent job in orienting us as we awaited Dr Gruner. Most gratefully, Marita R Hopmann"

"I've been dealing with knee pain for over 2 years, and I finally got it checked out with Dr. Gruner under the ultrasound. He immediately saw what's going on without me needing to go do an MRI, and he suggested me to do a PRP with him. The PRP was really simple and pain free, and he regularly checked up on me to make sure I was doing okay. I am now pain free and really excited to get back to playing sports again!"

"After seeing a couple orthopedic surgeons who seemed rushed, offered limited treatment options, and treated me dismissively about my weight, I sought a third opinion. I found Dr. Gruner through a webinar where he discussed non-surgical approaches supported by research and data. From our first appointment, Dr. Gruner took the time to listen and explain options thoroughly. I felt respected and informed throughout the process. Two years ago, I had a PRP treatment by Dr. Gruner. The results have been a game changer for me. Being able to move without pain, I've regained mobility and strength. This has let me get back to an active life and the things I enjoy - hiking, backpacking, traveling, and keeping up with my kids! His thoughtful, evidence-based approach has made a meaningful difference to the quality of my daily life."

"I had a baffling injury that resulted in a lot of head scratching over the amount of fluid build up in my leg. Dr Gruner was steadfast in seeing me over the 2 months it took for him to drain the fluid buildup multiple times and for the pain to dissipate all while the prescribed physical therapy, including dry needling, strengthen my weaken muscles. He is caring and has a great sense of humor. I highly recommend him."

"Dr. Gruner was amazing! Thorough, funny and not only put me at ease but a medical student shadowing him and his assistant clearly like working with him!!! He had to drain my cyst and when he was done, he exclaimed, " Wow, I'm pretty good at this!" Just so personable!!!"

"Dr. Gruner performed carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand, using a less invasive, Mayo Clinic technique. The results are spectacular. The surgery was done competently and quickly with a local wrist anesthetic. When I left the office I was able to push myself in and out of my wheelchair using that hand. There was was little of the expected swelling and when the anesthetic wore off, I felt no pain whatsoever. Dr. Gruner is extremely competent, answered all my pre-surgical questions and his surgical nurse gave me a play-by-play description of the procedure as it unfolded. I recommend Dr. Gruner, enthusiastically and this procedure as well."

"I had been awakened nightly by tingling in my hands and fingers for several months, and started PT for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) after seeing an orthopedic physician. I and had no significant reduction of symptoms, and EMG/NCV testing showed that my CTS required surgery. Upon searching the internet, I found a minimally invasive surgery guided by ultra sound. But my surgeon did not perform this surgery and referred me to Dr. Gruner. I met with Dr. Gruner, and he confirmed via ultra sound that I needed CTS release surgery. We scheduled bilateral surgery, and Dr. Gruner performed that Sonex ultrasound surgery at his Tyson's facility on my right hand under local. Surgery was quick and relatively painless; and involved only one very small incision with no stitches. Ultrasound showed two small veins in my left hand were too close to the carpal tunnel ligament and Dr. Gruner recommended that the surgery was too risky to perform. (Thanks, Dr. Gruner!) I used Tylenol for pain which subsided after two days. Two weeks after surgery I played golf, and continue to recover at 3 weeks with some exercises on the OrthoBethesda and healthline websites. Not all the costs were covered by insurance, but I am extremely happy with the results and quick recovery. I highly recommend Dr. Gruner and ultrasound guided surgery for carpal tunnel release."

"Friendly and probably very skilled. Not interested in explaining what he was going to do ahead of time. Did not give specific instructions for how to tend to knee after injection. I'm sure he's a good practitioner and mechanic. Medical system does not seem to allow docs or patients the luxury of making time for a meaningful connection to address the nuances."