Awards
- Listed in “Top Doctors” by Washingtonian Magazine
- Listed in “Top-Rated Doctors” by Northern Virginia Magazine
- Listed in “Top Doctors” by Virginia Living Magazine
- Designation of Fellow of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (FAMSSM)
- Degree of Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM)
- Distinguished Teacher, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)
- Listed in “Leading Physicians” by International Association of Healthcare Professionals
- Teacher of the Year, the National Capital Sports Medicine Consortium (NCSMC)
- Degree of Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP)
- Listed in “America’s Top Family Doctors” by Consumers’ Research Council of America
Education and Training
- Virginia Commonwealth University Fairfax Family Practice, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, 2007
- Virginia Commonwealth University Fairfax Family Practice, Family Medicine Residency Program, 2006
- Inova Fairfax Hospital in affiliation with Virginia Commonwealth University, Internship, 2004
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2003
- Santa Clara University, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1997
Certifications
- Board-certified in Family Medicine
- Board Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine
- Certified in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Certified in Point-of-Care Ultrasound
- Certified in Concussion Assessment and Management
- Certified in Endurance Race Emergency Medicine
Bio
Dr. Ho grew up in San Francisco, California and received his B.S. degree in Biology from Santa Clara University. After graduating with his medical degree from Georgetown University, he completed residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Fairfax Family Practice, where he served as Chief Academic Resident. Dr. Ho then completed specialized fellowship training in Sports Medicine at Fairfax Family Practice, where he worked closely with several professional and collegiate organizations including the Washington Redskins NFL Football Team, the DC Divas Professional Football Team, the Washington Glory NPF Softball Team, Marymount University, the US Military Academy at West Point, and the Naval Academy in Annapolis.
Dr. Ho has also served as a Team Physician for the Washington Bayhawks MLL Lacrosse Team, Potomac Nationals MiLB Baseball Team, Fairfax Eagles USARL Rugby League Team, George Mason University, and Briar Woods High School. Dr. Ho is also a past Director of the Inova Fairfax Family Practice Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and a past Medical Director of the Fairfax County Public School System’s Athletic Training Program. Dr. Ho regularly volunteers in the medical tent at major sporting events, such as the World Police and Fire Games, the Marine Corps Marathon and the Army Ten-Miler. His published works include several book chapters and journal articles, including 100 Questions & Answers About Your Sports Injury, a sports medicine reference for patient-athletes, parents, and coaches.
A fellow of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Dr. Ho holds a number of academic appointments and is a Board Certified Family Physician with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. He holds additional credentialing in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Point-of-Care Ultrasound, and the management of Concussions and other Traumatic Brain Injury. Dr. Ho has also actively served on standard-setting committees for sports medicine board certification, ultrasound certification, and ultrasound practice accreditation. Dr. Ho teaches internationally and has special interests in musculoskeletal and neuromuscular ultrasound, running medicine, martial arts and combative sports, regenerative medicine, orthobiologic therapies, office procedures, concussions, point-of-care sonography, mechanical peripheral neuropathies, and academic medicine. Dr. Ho currently lives with his wife and two children in the Washington DC Metro Area, and serves his community as a sports medicine physician at OrthoVirginia in Fairfax, VA.
Hospital & Team Affiliations
- Team Physician, George Mason University
- Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
- Inova Fairfax Hospital