William R. Mook, MD

Bio

Dr. Mook grew up fascinated with science and anatomy. In a letter to his “future self” written in high school, he accurately predicted his forthcoming career as an orthopedic surgeon. His year-round involvement in athletics, including basketball, baseball and golf, made sports medicine a perfect fit.

Getting people back to what they love – whether it be elite athletics, work, recreational sports, or simple, everyday activities – drives his passion for orthopedics. He finds the tangible outcome that orthopedic surgery provides for his patients highly rewarding.

Dr. Mook completed his undergraduate education at Virginia Tech where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise and minors in Biology and Chemistry. As an undergraduate he completed a research fellowship at the NIH in addition to completing additional course-work in human anatomy at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia where he was elected a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and graduated with honors. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Duke University. During his time at Duke, he was a team physician for Duke’s varsity athletic programs including the men’s basketball, lacrosse, and football teams. As a chief resident, he was chosen by his fellow residents for the John M. Harrelson Resident Teaching Award in recognition of the chief resident who contributed the most to their education and training. From there, he went on to a prestigious sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, CO. While caring for both Olympic and professional athletes at the Steadman Clinic, he trained with leaders in sports medicine – including Marc Philippon, Robert LaPrade, Peter Millett, and Tom Hackett. As a fellow he also served as a physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard teams and has the privilege of continuing this role.

Returning to Northern Virginia is a homecoming for Dr. Mook, who grew up in Sterling. He and his wife now live in Ashburn with their three young children and their two dogs, Yorkshire Terrier Gus-Gus and silver lab Luna.. Outside of work, Dr. Mook’s many interests include golf, basketball, softball, hiking, and fly-fishing.

Education & Training

• The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Phillipon Research Institute, Sports Medicine Fellowship
• Duke University Medical Center, Residency
• University of Virginia, Medical Degree
• Virginia Tech, Bachelor’s Degree

Certifications

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Board Certified in Sports Medicine

Hospital & Team Affiliations

• Reston Hospital Center
• Stone Springs Hospital
• Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
• Team Physician, Washington Commanders
• Team Physician, US Ski and Snowboard Teams
• Team Physician, Herndon High School

Organizations & Awards

• Voted Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine 2023, 2024
• Voted Top Doctor by Virginia Living Magazine 2020, 2022
• Voted Top Doctor by Northern Virginia Magazine 2022, 2023, 2024
• Voted Top Doctor by Virginia Business Magazine 2024
• Selected by Consumers’ Research Council as one of America’s Top Orthopedist 2018
• Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Reston Hospital Center
• Fellow Teaching Award (Steadman Philippon Research Institute)
• Basil Boyd Resident Research Award (Duke University Medical Center)
• Southern Orthopaedic Association Harley and Betty Baxter
• Research Award (Duke University Medical Center)
• John M. Harrelson Chief Resident Teaching Award (Duke University Medical Center)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (University of Virginia)
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Arthroscopy Association of North America
• The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• International Society of Hip Arthroscopy
• Piedmont Orthopaedic Society

Patient Testimonials

Even though Becky tore her ACL playing soccer, Dr. Mook and OrthoVirginia physical therapists helped her recover so she could get back on the flying trapeze, too! She says, “As an athlete, I would highly recommend Dr. Mook for all of your orthopedic needs and concerns. He has a wealth of experience with other athletes involved in various sports, listens to your concerns, has a good sense of humor, and is professional, responsive, kind, and caring.” Read more of Becky’s story, and watch a video

Treatments

• Achilles tendon rupture and tendonitis surgeries
• ACL reconstruction surgery
• Acromioplasty
• Ankle sprain and fracture surgeries
• Arthroscopic knee reconstruction
• Arthroscopic meniscectomy and meniscal repair
• Arthroscopic rotator cuff
• Arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction
• Autograft (UCL tear)
• Biceps tendon reinsertion
• Biceps tendon rupture surgery
• Biceps tenodesis
• Bony stress reactions/stress fractures surgery
• Broken collarbone surgery
• Bursitis/impingement surgery
• Cartilage injury treatments
• Cartilage reconstruction procedures
• Cartilage restoration
• Closed reduction (elbow)
• Closed reduction (shoulder)
• Closed reduction (sternoclavicula joint)
• Elbow arthritis surgery
• Elbow arthroscopy
• Elbow surgery
• Femoroacetabular impingement surgery
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Hip arthroscopy
• Impingement – rotator cuff tendonitis
• Knee ligament reconstruction
• Labrum surgery
• Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) repair/reconstruction
• Little League elbow treatment
• Little League shoulder treatment
• Loose bodies/spurs surgery (knee)
• Meniscal tear surgeries
• Meniscal transplant surgery
• Non-operative anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury treatment
• Non-operative Bankart lesion treatment
• Non-operative biceps tendon rupture treatment
• Non-operative bony stress reactions/stress fractures treatment
• Non-operative broken collar bone treatment
• Non-operative bursitis/impingement treatment
• Non-operative elbow bursitis treatment
• Non-operative elbow spur treatment
• Non-operative finger fracture treatment
• Non-operative finger sprain treatments
• Non-operative ganglion cyst treatment
• Non-operative golfer’s elbow treatment
• Non-operative hand and wrist arthritis treatments
• Non-operative hand fracture treatment
• Non-operative hip loose bodies treatment
• Non-operative knee arthritis treatment
• Non-operative labral tear treatment
• Non-operative lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury treatment
• Non-operative mallet finger treatment
• Non-operative medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury treatment
• Non-operative mensical tear treatment
• Non-operative muscle strain treatment
• Non-operative olceranon fracture treatment
• Non-operative patellar tendonitis treatment
• Non-operative posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury treatment
• Non-operative radial head fracture treatment
• Non-operative rotator cuff tear treatment
• Non-operative runner’s knee (chondromalacia patella) treatment
• Non-operative shoulder arthritis treatment
• Non-operative shoulder instability treatment
• Non-operative shoulder separation treatment
• Non-operative stiff big toe
• Non-operative superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion tear treatment
• Non-operative tennis elbow – lateral epicondylitis treatment
• Non-operative throwing injury treatment
• Non-operative trigger finger
• Non-operative ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) treatment
• Non-operative wrist fracture treatment
• Non-operative wrist tendonitis treatment
• Olceranon fracture surgery
• Open shoulder reconstruction
• Orthopedic trauma surgery
• Osteoarthritis treatment
• Periarticular fracture care
• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
• R.I.C.E. – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
• Reverse total shoulder replacement
• Rotator cuff repair
• Shin splints treatment
• Shoulder arthritis surgeries
• Shoulder arthroscopy
• Shoulder impingement syndrome treatment
• Shoulder instability surgery
• Shoulder replacement surgery
• Shoulder separation surgery
• Sprain and strain treatment
• Superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion tear surgery
• Tennis elbow – lateral epicondylitis surgery
• Throwing injury surgeries
• Wrist fracture surgery

Video: Get to Know Dr. Mook