Board certified, Sheldon R. Mandel, M.D. specializes in general orthopaedics and sports medicine at the Potomac Valley Orthopaedic Associates division in Olney, Maryland. An orthopaedic surgeon for more than 40 years, and a recipient of the AMA's Physician Recognition Award in 1994, Dr. Mandel has remained active with professional organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Eastern Orthopaedic Association and the Arthroscopy Association of North American. He also sees patients at the Germantown, Maryland office and the Leisure World office in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Sheldon's hobbies include sailing. Hospital Affiliations: Holy Cross Germantown Howard County Medical Montgomery General