Arthritis & Sports’ Fellowship-Trained Surgeons Recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2026
- Arthritis & Sports
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Arthritis & Sports, a leading orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Northern Virginia, is proud to announce that multiple physicians have been named Castle Connolly Top Doctors for 2026 — a nationally respected honor awarded to a select group of the most trusted and accomplished physicians in the United States.
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. identifies Top Doctors through a rigorous, physician-led selection process that begins with peer nominations from board-certified MDs and DOs. Nominees are evaluated on professional achievements, clinical expertise, education, training, hospital affiliations, and commitment to patient care. Only a small percentage of physicians earn this distinction each year.
Dr. Peyton, President and CEO of Arthritis & Sports, has served Northern Virginia patients since 1995 and founded the practice in 1998. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction, arthritis care, and complex joint conditions.
Dr. Peyton completed his orthopedic residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and fellowship training in adult reconstruction at The Rothman Institute. He has contributed to implant design, pioneered alternatives to traditional joint replacement, and leads the practice’s orthopedic fellowship program. His approach emphasizes minimally invasive techniques, regenerative therapies, and patient-specific treatment plans.
Dr. Griffith specializes in advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, and knee, including total and reverse shoulder replacement. He completed his medical training at Duke University, residency at Hospital for Special Surgery (Weill Cornell), and fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital.
In addition to surgical care, Dr. Griffith offers non-operative and regenerative options such as PRP injections and serves as a team physician for local athletic programs.
Dr. Ahillen provides comprehensive care for conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, combining non-surgical treatments with advanced surgical techniques when needed.
She earned her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis and completed elite fellowship training at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery and TRIA Orthopaedic Center. Dr. Ahillen is board-certified and actively involved in national orthopedic and hand surgery societies.
What Castle Connolly Top Doctor Recognition Means for Patients
Being named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor reflects more than technical skill—it signifies the trust and respect of fellow physicians and a proven commitment to exceptional patient outcomes.
For patients, this recognition reinforces Arthritis & Sports’ philosophy: Patients First. Improve Lives.
From arthritis management and sports injuries to complex joint reconstruction and regenerative therapies, our fellowship-trained, award-winning team delivers personalized, evidence-based care across every stage of treatment.
Sidelined by a sports injury or orthopaedic condition? Our award-winning fellowship-trained providers are here to help you return to your active life! We invite you to call us at 703.444.5000 or click here to request an appointment with one of the physicians at Arthritis & Sports. To stay up-to-date on the latest news and tips from us, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and sign up for our monthly newsletter for even more information sent straight to your inbox!
