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Felasfa M. Wodajo, MD

Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgeon

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Felasfa M. Wodajo, MD

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery

Special Interests

Adult & Pediatric Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas, Adult & Pediatric Benign Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors, Metastatic Bone Carcinoma

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Fellowship

Washington Cancer Institute, Orthopedic Oncology

Internship

Howard University Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery

Medical School

University of California, San Francisco

Residency

George Washington University Hospital, General Surgery

College

Princeton University

Languages

Amharic, Spanish

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Address
8613 Route 29
Fairfax, VA 22031
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
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TESTIMONIAL

Sarcomas are uncommon, so most of our patients will have already seen one or more doctors before being referred. The VCS sarcoma team works hard to get the right diagnosis and the optimal treatment plan for our patients quickly and compassionately.

Awards

Castle Connolly – 3 Years of Excellence – 2026
Castle Connolly #1 Physician Practice – 2025
Castle Connolly #1 Physician Practice – 2024
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2026
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2025
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2024
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2023
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2019
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2018
Washingtonian Top Doctor – 2025
Washingtonian Top Doctor – 2024
Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor – 2023

Biography

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

Dr. Felasfa M. Wodajo graduated Cum Laude from Princeton University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then went on to earn his medical degree from University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Wodajo trained in General Surgery at George Washington University before transferring to complete a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Howard University Hospital. His fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology was completed at the Washington Cancer Institute at Washington Hospital Center.

Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Wodajo has dedicated his career to Musculoskeletal Oncology. Before joining Virginia Cancer Specialists in 2011, he served as the Medical Director of Musculoskeletal Oncology at Virginia Hospital Center and previously at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Wodajo has dedicated himself to teaching others. He has acted as a mentor in the Zimmer Minority Summer Intern Program, which promotes diversity and multiculturalism in the field of orthopedic surgery. Dr. Wodajo holds teaching positions at Virginia Commonwealth and Georgetown Universities. He regularly trains residents and precepts medical students.

Dr. Wodajo has received numerous teaching and mentorship honors and has consistently been named as a Top Doctor in both the Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazine. Dr. Wodajo has published in peer-reviewed journals. He has authored a textbook on musculoskeletal tumors and edited a book on 3D printing in Orthopedics. He holds leadership positions on committees of the national organizations American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS).

Dr. Wodajo is married with two children. In addition to delighting in watching his two daughters grow up, Dr. Wodajo enjoys bicycling, motorcycling and listening to jazz.

Physician Publications

Sarcoma Strong 5K, August 14th-16th, 2020. Register today, run/walk wherever you are!

July 23, 2020

Sarcoma Strong 5K, August 14th-16th, 2020. Register today, run/walk wherever you are! Register today and

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December 10, 2024

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ASCO Approves the First Joint MSTS/ASTRO/ASCO Guideline on the Treatment of Metastatic Carcinoma and Myeloma of the Femur

October 7, 2020

Treatment of Metastatic Carcinoma and Myeloma of the Femur: Joint MSTS/ASTRO/ASCO Guideline

October 1, 2020

3D Printing in Orthopaedic Surgery 1st Edition

November 29, 2018

Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization and Treatment of a Cohort with Familial Tumoral Calcinosis/Hyperostosis-Hyperphosphatemia Syndrome.

May 10, 2016

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Locations

8613 Route 29

Fairfax, VA 22031

703.280.9596

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