Brian McDermott, MD, and Kostas Constantine, MD, Recognized Among America’s Leading Doctors 2025

Fredericksburg, VA, August 18, 2025 – Mary Washington Hospital is proud to announce that Brian McDermott, MD, and Kostas Constantine, MD, both of Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA, have been named among America's Leading Doctors 2025 by Newsweek and Statista. This prestigious recognition honors the nation’s most respected and high-performing specialists who demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise, outstanding patient outcomes, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate care.

For the first time, Newsweek and Statista compiled a ranking of America’s Leading Doctors 2025, which highlights more than 2,800 doctors from 15 medical specialties in hospital systems around the country. Previously, the partners published top rankings for vascular and spine surgeons; this is the first comprehensive ranking to be published.

Recognized in two distinct specialties, Dr. McDermott and Dr. Constantine each earned national honors. Dr. McDermott was named in the Hip Surgery category and is the only hip surgeon in the Fredericksburg region—and one of just 11 in Virginia—to receive this distinction. Dr. Constantine was honored in the Hand Surgery category and is also the only hand surgeon in the region recognized, joining just three physicians statewide. Their inclusion highlights the exceptional expertise and patient care available at Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA.

“This recognition is a reflection of Dr. McDermott’s and Dr. Constantine’s exceptional skill, dedication, and the trust they have earned from both patients and peers,” said Christopher Newman, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mary Washington Healthcare. “We are incredibly proud to have them represent our organization and our community on a national stage.”

“It’s an incredible honor to be recognized among so many outstanding physicians,” said Dr. Brian McDermott. “I am grateful to be part of a healthcare system that prioritizes excellence and patient-centered care. Every day, I strive to help my patients regain mobility and quality of life, and this recognition reinforces the importance of that mission.”

“Being named among America’s Leading Doctors is a meaningful recognition of the dedication our entire team brings to patient care,” said Dr. Kostas Constantine. “We work every day to provide the highest level of care, and I’m proud to be part of a community that values both excellence and compassion.”

This national recognition reinforces Mary Washington Hospital’s reputation for excellence in specialized surgical care and reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to providing world-class healthcare close to home.

The America’s Leading Doctors 2025 ranking is designed to help patients make informed choices while recognizing excellence in specialized care. To explore the full list and learn more about the methodology, visit newsweek.com/rankings.newsweek.com/americas-leading-doctors-2025.

For more information about orthopedic services at Mary Washington Healthcare, visit orthopedics.mwhc.com.

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About Mary Washington Healthcare

Mary Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional healthcare system that provides inpatient and outpatient care at over 80 facilities including Mary Washington Hospital, a 471-bed tertiary hospital, Stafford Hospital, a 100-bed community hospital, four emergency departments, and a multi-specialty graduate medical education program. Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to providing care regardless of ability to pay. For more information about our services and facilities, visit mwhc.com.  

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