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Joseph M. Layug M.D. — Physician
Biography
Dr. Joseph Layug, M.D. is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. After completing his medical degree and orthopaedic surgery residency at Georgetown University, he began his private practice in 1995. Dr. Layug previously served as the Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Laurel Regional Hospital from 2003 through 2016. He has been appointed to the Columbia Association Medical Advisory Board which serves to improve the health and fitness of the Columbia, Maryland community and its members.
Dr. Layug maintains a general orthopaedic surgery practice with a special interest in sports medicine and arthroscopy. After training and competing in his first Olympic distance triathlon at age 45, Dr. Layug has since developed a specific interest in the orthopaedic care of the endurance athlete. His personal training experiences (aka failures!) and interest in sports medicine provide a unique perspective in the orthopaedic treatment of the endurance athlete.
Areas Of Expertise
General Orthopaedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy
Outpatient Partial and Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Specialties
General Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Degree
Georgetown University School of Medicine; Washington, D.C.
Residency
Georgetown University Medical Center; Washington, D.C.
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
National Board of Medical Examiners
Professional Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Medical and Chirurgical Society of Maryland
Major Accomplishments
Columbia Association Medical Advisory Board
Board of Directors: Maple Lawn Surgery Center
Former Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Laurel Regional Hospital
Published in peer-reviewed journals
Hospital Affiliations
Howard County General Hospital
Maple Lawn Surgery Center
Laurel Regional Hospital