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Alexander S. Croog, MD

Specialties

OrthoVirginia Offices

Dr. Alexander Croog specializes in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery with a subspecialty certificate in surgery of the hand, and has been recognized as a top doctor by several local publications.

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703-277-2663

Education & Training

  • University of Cincinnati, Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship
  • New York University/Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopedic Surgery Residency
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine, Medical Degree
  • Harvard University, Bachelor of Arts

Certifications

  • Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand

ABOS board certified in orthopedic surgery

Organizations & Awards

  • Voted Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine 2015
  • Voted Top Doctor by Northern Virginia Magazine 2017, 2022, 2024
  • Voted Top Doctor by Virginia Living Magazine 2018, 2020
  • Voted Top Doctor by Arlington Magazine 2019, 2023, 2024
  • Voted Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2023
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Patient Testimonials

“Dr. Croog was outstanding!! He quickly determined that the extreme pain and weakness I was experiencing wasn’t related to the issue that I came to be treated for. He wanted me to be seen by a specific colleague and went out of his way to speak to that doctor and called me back personally to tell me to expect a call from the other doctor’s office with an appointment. That happened 2 minutes later. In all my years, I’ve never seen any doctor do that for anyone, let alone a new patient.”

“The doctor is very concerned, has lots of patience, gives enough time to hear about, and provides enough information about my child. Best doctor ever!!!!!”

“Dr. Croog was efficient and effective. With the use of an x-ray, he quickly diagnosed the problem. He then used my question sheet to answer all nine questions. Prior to leaving, he emphasized my three treatment options. He was both friendly and professional.”

“Dr. Croog was spot on with what was wrong with my wrist. I did exactly what he said to treat it, and now the pain is almost gone (1 out of 10 on a pain scale). And I’m no longer anxious about it. Major thanks to him. Totally worth the visit.”

“Dr. Croog was extremely helpful, extremely encouraging, both in terms of answering my questions and reassuring me on points that I needed reassurance on, and giving me good solid advice on how to pursue treating my injury and what I don’t need to do. So that was also very helpful, I have to say. I would most certainly recommend him to others.”

Treatments

  • Biceps tendon rupture surgery
  • Bone infection prevention and treatment
  • Broken collarbone surgery
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Closed reduction (finger)
  • Elbow arthritis surgery
  • Elbow arthroscopy
  • Elbow joint replacement
  • Elbow surgery
  • Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
  • Fasciotomy
  • Ganglion cyst surgery
  • Geriatric orthopedics – fragility fracture care
  • Hand and wrist joint reconstruction surgery
  • Hand fracture surgery
  • Hand, wrist and elbow arthritis surgery
  • Hand, wrist and elbow joint replacement
  • Hand, wrist and elbow trauma
  • Little League elbow treatment
  • Little League shoulder treatment
  • Minimally invasive hand, wrist and elbow surgery
  • Minimally invasive technique – Dupuytrens disease
  • Nerve decompression
  • Non-operative broken collar bone treatment
  • Non-operative carpal tunnel treatment
  • Non-operative cubital tunnel syndrome 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 general – bony stress reactions/stress fractures treatment
  • Non-operative golfer’s elbow treatment
  • Non-operative hand and wrist arthritis treatments
  • Non-operative hand fracture treatment
  • Non-operative mallet finger treatment
  • Non-operative olceranon fracture treatment
  • Non-operative radial head fracture 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
  • Orthopedic trauma surgery
  • Osteoporosis care
  • Post-surgical problem fractures – nonunion and malunion treatments
  • R.I.C.E. – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate
  • Radial head fracture surgeries
  • Sprain and strain treatment
  • Tennis elbow – lateral epicondylitis surgery
  • Throwing injury surgeries
  • Thumb CMC replacement
  • Trigger finger surgery
  • Warts
  • Wrist arthroscopy
  • Wrist fracture surgery
  • Wrist tendonitis surgery
  • Xiaflex treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture

Video: Get to Know Dr. Croog

Video: Collaborating for Patient Care

  • University of Cincinnati, Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship
  • New York University/Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopedic Surgery Residency
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine, Medical Degree
  • Harvard University, Bachelor of Arts

Certifications

  • Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand

ABOS board certified in orthopedic surgery

  • Voted Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine 2015
  • Voted Top Doctor by Northern Virginia Magazine 2017, 2022, 2024
  • Voted Top Doctor by Virginia Living Magazine 2018, 2020
  • Voted Top Doctor by Arlington Magazine 2019, 2023, 2024
  • Voted Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2023
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand

“Dr. Croog was outstanding!! He quickly determined that the extreme pain and weakness I was experiencing wasn’t related to the issue that I came to be treated for. He wanted me to be seen by a specific colleague and went out of his way to speak to that doctor and called me back personally to tell me to expect a call from the other doctor’s office with an appointment. That happened 2 minutes later. In all my years, I’ve never seen any doctor do that for anyone, let alone a new patient.”

“The doctor is very concerned, has lots of patience, gives enough time to hear about, and provides enough information about my child. Best doctor ever!!!!!”

“Dr. Croog was efficient and effective. With the use of an x-ray, he quickly diagnosed the problem. He then used my question sheet to answer all nine questions. Prior to leaving, he emphasized my three treatment options. He was both friendly and professional.”

“Dr. Croog was spot on with what was wrong with my wrist. I did exactly what he said to treat it, and now the pain is almost gone (1 out of 10 on a pain scale). And I’m no longer anxious about it. Major thanks to him. Totally worth the visit.”

“Dr. Croog was extremely helpful, extremely encouraging, both in terms of answering my questions and reassuring me on points that I needed reassurance on, and giving me good solid advice on how to pursue treating my injury and what I don’t need to do. So that was also very helpful, I have to say. I would most certainly recommend him to others.”

  • Biceps tendon rupture surgery
  • Bone infection prevention and treatment
  • Broken collarbone surgery
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Closed reduction (finger)
  • Elbow arthritis surgery
  • Elbow arthroscopy
  • Elbow joint replacement
  • Elbow surgery
  • Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
  • Fasciotomy
  • Ganglion cyst surgery
  • Geriatric orthopedics – fragility fracture care
  • Hand and wrist joint reconstruction surgery
  • Hand fracture surgery
  • Hand, wrist and elbow arthritis surgery
  • Hand, wrist and elbow joint replacement
  • Hand, wrist and elbow trauma
  • Little League elbow treatment
  • Little League shoulder treatment
  • Minimally invasive hand, wrist and elbow surgery
  • Minimally invasive technique – Dupuytrens disease
  • Nerve decompression
  • Non-operative broken collar bone treatment
  • Non-operative carpal tunnel treatment
  • Non-operative cubital tunnel syndrome 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 general – bony stress reactions/stress fractures treatment
  • Non-operative golfer’s elbow treatment
  • Non-operative hand and wrist arthritis treatments
  • Non-operative hand fracture treatment
  • Non-operative mallet finger treatment
  • Non-operative olceranon fracture treatment
  • Non-operative radial head fracture 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
  • Orthopedic trauma surgery
  • Osteoporosis care
  • Post-surgical problem fractures – nonunion and malunion treatments
  • R.I.C.E. – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate
  • Radial head fracture surgeries
  • Sprain and strain treatment
  • Tennis elbow – lateral epicondylitis surgery
  • Throwing injury surgeries
  • Thumb CMC replacement
  • Trigger finger surgery
  • Warts
  • Wrist arthroscopy
  • Wrist fracture surgery
  • Wrist tendonitis surgery
  • Xiaflex treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture

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