
Amiethab Aiyer, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Amiethab Aiyer
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Background
Amiethab Aiyer, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in treating patients with foot and ankle conditions, such as fractures, deformities, and ligament and tendon tears. He is skilled in minimally invasive bunion correction, Achilles tendon rupture repair, as well as ankle reconstruction and replacement.
Dr. Aiyer is the division chief of foot and ankle surgery in the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
He completed his medical training at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. During his fourth year of medical school, Dr. Aiyer completed a research fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, also in Philadelphia. He then completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
During the residency, Dr. Aiyer received multiple awards, including the Alan Levine Orthopaedic Graduate Medical Education Scholarship from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). He has also been selected to present at the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Resident Research Symposium and as an American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Emerging Leader. In his final year of residency, he received the Gold Humanism Resident Teacher Award.
Dr. Aiyer went on to complete a research and clinical fellowship at the Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. As a researcher, he is currently investigating diagnosis, surgical treatments and patient outcomes for bunions, Achilles tendon ruptures, ankle arthritis, ankle trauma and other conditions affecting the foot and ankle. His research encompasses clinical, basic science and biomechanical studies. He has presented his research at numerous conferences held by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, AAOS and other professional organizations of which he is a member. He is a fellow of the AAOS and AOA, and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Along with special interests in clinical practice and multiple facets of orthopaedic foot and ankle research, he is passionate about teaching residents and medical students; he has been mentoring medical students for several years. Dr. Aiyer has been recognized for his commitment to education with multiple teaching and faculty educator awards, and he is working with other orthopaedic surgeons to develop a nationwide push for medical student mentorship. Using social media platforms, he co-founded the @orthomentor Instagram account to provide students with easy access to mentorship and advising.
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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Plantar Fasciitis: Tiger Woods's Foot Condition, Explained | The New York Times (November 2022)
Rookie Chet Holmgren’s injury is not an anomaly — or a career-killer | The Washington Post (August 2022)
Research Interests
achilles ruptures, arthritis, basic science, biomechanics, clinical outcomes of foot and ankle pathologies (inclusive of bunions, deformity), trauma
Honors
- UM Provost Teaching Award (Luis Glaser Mentorship Award), University of Miami, 3/1/21
- Florida Orthopaedic Society Research Competition Third Place, Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Correction: A Biomechanical Comparison of Two Common Techniques, 7/1/20
- Rosa Family Endowed Award in Orthopaedics, University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine, 6/1/20
- George Paff Teaching Award for Class of 2020, University of Miami, George Paff Medical School Teaching Awards, 4/1/19
- George Paff Teaching Award for Class of 2019, University of Miami, George Paff Medical School Teaching Awards, 4/1/19
- UMMSM Faculty Council Educator Award, University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine, 1/1/19
- PULSE 360 Top 10 Faculty Educator Award, University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine, 8/1/18
Memberships
- Fellow Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Fellow Member, Emerging Leaders Program, American Orthopaedic Association
- Active Member, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 1 (M), MSK, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-0453
- fax: 410-550-0622
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center, White Marsh
- 4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 130, Nottingham, MD 21236
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-442-2089
Expertise
Education
Mercy Medical Center
Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2008Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
155 ratings, 60 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
Dr. Aiyer was thorough, super nice, attentive to my concerns about my injury, allowed me to choose the care I'm most comfortable with, and explained everything in detail. This was my first time seeing this specialist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
The doctor was great he did a great job on my surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
He's always so kind and welcoming and answers any questions I have!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
Dr Aiyer was awesome. Very kind and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
Dr Aiyer is an amazing provider who has been on this journey with me from when I came In for trauma surgery in June 2023 to now needing more surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Professional & caring expert.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Provider was courteous but seemed very rushed. I waited several weeks for this appointment and was hoping for options other than surgery since I want to consider all options. He said he's a surgeon and I would need to see somebody else if I wanted less invasive alternatives. That made me think he didn't have my best interests at heart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Very good, knowledgable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Excellent listener, obviously skilled practitioner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
I feel Dr. A is very knowledgeable, thorough, and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Excellent, friendly, informative, very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Excellent surgeon. Good communicator. Friendly. Good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Dr. Aiyer has been treating me for 3 yrs and has been understanding, respectful, and forthright.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Professional, courteous, clear, empathetic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Awesome, better my feet have been in 4 years!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
Provider took his time and answered my questions and was generally concerned about how to help mitigate pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Dr.Aiyer is awesome, he listened and understood everything I was explaining about my foot pain and didn't just tell me that wasn't right like other providers I've seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
This was my first visit with doctor. He was very knowledgeable & explained options to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Very professional I will set
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Dr Aiyer was wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Dr Aiyer and all the other personnel were great. Everyone was hospitable and knowledgeable, as well as helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
He's always friendly and explains things easily for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Excellent, very knowledgeable and attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
He was one of the coolest doctors I've met. We talked about our disappointment with the Ravens while he gave me my exam.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
He was nice. It seemed a bit rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Excellent visit with surgeon who Is not my normal doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
I felt Dr. Aiyer was courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, and he put me at ease. I appreciated that he diagnosed my condition by showing me and explaining my xray, and offered options for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr. Aiyer is a very nice and caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr. Aiyer is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
He's the coolest! Most straight forward physician that I've met since [ ] MD(retired) was also apart of the Hopkins family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
He is very knowledgeable and a great communicator.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Very nice man, willing to try and help you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
This visit was the first time I met this provider and he was very friendly, professional and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Very nice made me feel very comfortable and showed great care and concern very good service through out my ordeea
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Love Dr Aiyer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Best orthopedic surgeon. One of the best doctors I've ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Very pleased with treatment and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Very good dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Very good and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Dr. Aiyer is incredible. He listens and gives easy to understand answers. Also, he responds through the portal quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Very goog
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Dr. Aiyer is able to put his patients at ease. Dr. Aiyer is friendly and professional and makes sure to answer all of your questions. He spends time getting to know his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
He always responds when I send a message and he's always making sure I feel comfortable with our decisions and what's best for me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
The most helpful, concerned, efficient, caring, knowledgeable doctor I have ever seen. Grateful to have been referred to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Very good communicator. Very caring and thorough. I believe he is a very good surgeon, and I will know more after a few months when I am walking on my left ankle.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
He were Professional and precise I enjoy his mannerism
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr Aiyer and his team is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr Aiyer was the 7th doctor I saw for this condition and he didn't give up!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
His demeanor was upbeat, professional and encouraging. He took time to explain my condition, make recommendations, and discuss alternatives. He made an appropriate referral to a colleague
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
First visit with Dr. Aiyer. Thought he was exceptional. Listened to me fully and addressed my questions and concerns. Clearly explained his recommendations and assessment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
I came to Dr Aiyer with debilitating foot pain. He listened carefully to me and upon review of my medical records and Xrays provided me a treatment plan consisting of orthotics and steroid injections for my foot. My pain was dramatically reduced and I was able to participate in the exercises that mean so much to me. Three years later I am still able to exercise and fully maintain my activities. I am extremely grateful to him. He is also kind and considerate and readily accessible for any problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr. Aiyer is very personable and always puts me at ease and is able to answer all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
The best