Elshaday S. Belay, MD

Specialties

OrthoVirginia Offices

Dr. Belay specializes in treating hip and knee arthritis. He is driven to restore his patients’ quality of life through an individualized approach to joint replacement surgery. Dr. Belay is committed to improving patient outcomes through the use of minimal invasive surgical techniques such as anterior total hip surgery and robotic-assisted surgery. In his free time, he enjoys soccer, hiking, exercise, and spending time with his family.

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Elshaday S. Belay, MD

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Bio

Dr. Belay grew up in Houston, TX before moving Maryland. He obtained a bachelor degree in biochemistry from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, OH and played collegiate soccer. He then spent nearly a decade in North Carolina where he received both his medical degree and orthopedic surgery training at Duke University.

Dr. Belay gained additional expertise in joint replacement surgery at the #1 orthopedic hospital in the country, Hospital for Special Surgery, which does approximately 12,000 joint replacement surgeries each year. He is sub-specialized in arthritis management, hip and knee reconstruction, robotic and revision surgery. Dr. Belay has several research publications in major orthopedic journals about improving joint replacement techniques, recovery and outcomes. He enjoys sharing this evidence with patients, so they are informed when considering joint replacement surgery.

Whether it is getting back to walking, hiking, sports or keeping up with grandchildren, Dr. Belay strives to get patients back to their lives. He believes in using a shared decision-making process to select the treatment that best fits your personal goals.

He and his wife are Duke Blue Devils fans and enjoy the ACC rivalry games, spending time as a family, and staying active.

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery, Hip & Knee Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
  • Duke University, Orthopedic Surgery Residency
  • Duke University School of Medicine
  • Case Western Reserve University, Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry

Hospital & Team Affiliations

  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • McLean Tysons Orthopedic Surgery Center, LLC
  • Office operatory
  • Reston Hospital Center

Organizations & Awards

Awards

  • HSS Clinical Excellence Award For Joint Replacement, 2022
  • John Feagin Leadership Scholar, 2021
  • North Carolina Orthopedic Association Research Award, 2018

Organizations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Patient Testimonials

“I have had both hips replaced; left 27 years ago and right 16 years ago. When it became apparent the need to replace the left device, although not looking forward to the procedure thought I knew the surgery and recovery protocol.

Dr. Elshaday Belay very patiently explained the necessary remedial operation, including how he would use robotics for accurate orientation for all phases of necessary update. He described the necessary incision and what to expect differently from the traditional first-time replacements. He has been accessible [for] questions and conversation post-op.

Dr. Belay has worked closely with Jennifer Ott of the PT recovery team to adjust exercises to best suit my recovery. My progress has been hard work, but exactly as Dr. Belay described.” – James L., replacing an existing hip replacement

Dr. Belay was excellent. He listened carefully to the details of my medical condition. Validated my concerns. Spelled out a clear path to full recovery. Carefully explained my options. When he aspirated my knee he proceeded in a very skilled manner with no pain and very little discomfort (and I am phobic of needles.) We agreed on the goals of the treatment. Could not have been better. From here forward Dr. Belay is my orthopedist.

Dr. Elshaday Belay is a very good doctor. I would highly recommend him to everyone. He was very personable, knowledgeable, and I appreciate him explaining things to me.

Dr. Belay has WONDERFUL bedside manner. He listened to our concerns. Answered all of our questions. He made us feel very comfortable during the appointment. Thank you Dr. Belay!

I was very impressed w/ Dr. Belay, his knowledge of some of my medical history, his willingness to work w/ me about concerns I have about my post-operative care (after discharge), & his knowledge about my orthopedic condition, specifically.

I was so impressed with Dr. Belay and the rest of the staff. I was made to feel comfortable with sharing my medical situation. I was very impressed by Dr. Belay’s knowledge and how clearly he communicates his diagnosis (though preliminary) of my problems. Then how best to proceed to complete that diagnosis for how best to determine the best solution for my ultimate treatment.

Treatments

  • Anterior approach total hip replacement
  • Bilateral hip replacement
  • Bilateral knee replacement
  • Bone grafting
  • Computer assisted orthopedic surgery (hip)
  • Computer assisted total knee arthroplasty
  • Computer navigated joint replacement
  • Core decompression
  • Geriatric orthopedics – fragility fracture care
  • Minimally invasive total hip replacement
  • Minimally invasive total knee replacement
  • Non-operative avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) treatment
  • Non-operative knee arthritis treatment
  • Osteoarthritis treatment
  • Osteoporosis care
  • Osteotomies
  • Partial (unicondylar) knee replacement
  • Patellofemoral knee replacement
  • Periprosthetic fracture care
  • Revision hip surgery
  • Revision knee surgery
  • Robotic arm assisted joint replacement
  • Robotic arm assisted knee replacement (Makoplasty)
  • Total hip replacement
  • Total knee replacement

Video: Get to Know Dr. Belay

Videos: Robotics in Surgery & Personalized Care

Videos: Joint Osteoarthritis

Video: Diagnosis and Management of Hip Pain

Dr. Belay grew up in Houston, TX before moving Maryland. He obtained a bachelor degree in biochemistry from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, OH and played collegiate soccer. He then spent nearly a decade in North Carolina where he received both his medical degree and orthopedic surgery training at Duke University.

Dr. Belay gained additional expertise in joint replacement surgery at the #1 orthopedic hospital in the country, Hospital for Special Surgery, which does approximately 12,000 joint replacement surgeries each year. He is sub-specialized in arthritis management, hip and knee reconstruction, robotic and revision surgery. Dr. Belay has several research publications in major orthopedic journals about improving joint replacement techniques, recovery and outcomes. He enjoys sharing this evidence with patients, so they are informed when considering joint replacement surgery.

Whether it is getting back to walking, hiking, sports or keeping up with grandchildren, Dr. Belay strives to get patients back to their lives. He believes in using a shared decision-making process to select the treatment that best fits your personal goals.

He and his wife are Duke Blue Devils fans and enjoy the ACC rivalry games, spending time as a family, and staying active.

  • Hospital for Special Surgery, Hip & Knee Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
  • Duke University, Orthopedic Surgery Residency
  • Duke University School of Medicine
  • Case Western Reserve University, Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry

  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • McLean Tysons Orthopedic Surgery Center, LLC
  • Office operatory
  • Reston Hospital Center

Awards

  • HSS Clinical Excellence Award For Joint Replacement, 2022
  • John Feagin Leadership Scholar, 2021
  • North Carolina Orthopedic Association Research Award, 2018

Organizations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

“I have had both hips replaced; left 27 years ago and right 16 years ago. When it became apparent the need to replace the left device, although not looking forward to the procedure thought I knew the surgery and recovery protocol.

Dr. Elshaday Belay very patiently explained the necessary remedial operation, including how he would use robotics for accurate orientation for all phases of necessary update. He described the necessary incision and what to expect differently from the traditional first-time replacements. He has been accessible [for] questions and conversation post-op.

Dr. Belay has worked closely with Jennifer Ott of the PT recovery team to adjust exercises to best suit my recovery. My progress has been hard work, but exactly as Dr. Belay described.” – James L., replacing an existing hip replacement

Dr. Belay was excellent. He listened carefully to the details of my medical condition. Validated my concerns. Spelled out a clear path to full recovery. Carefully explained my options. When he aspirated my knee he proceeded in a very skilled manner with no pain and very little discomfort (and I am phobic of needles.) We agreed on the goals of the treatment. Could not have been better. From here forward Dr. Belay is my orthopedist.

Dr. Elshaday Belay is a very good doctor. I would highly recommend him to everyone. He was very personable, knowledgeable, and I appreciate him explaining things to me.

Dr. Belay has WONDERFUL bedside manner. He listened to our concerns. Answered all of our questions. He made us feel very comfortable during the appointment. Thank you Dr. Belay!

I was very impressed w/ Dr. Belay, his knowledge of some of my medical history, his willingness to work w/ me about concerns I have about my post-operative care (after discharge), & his knowledge about my orthopedic condition, specifically.

I was so impressed with Dr. Belay and the rest of the staff. I was made to feel comfortable with sharing my medical situation. I was very impressed by Dr. Belay’s knowledge and how clearly he communicates his diagnosis (though preliminary) of my problems. Then how best to proceed to complete that diagnosis for how best to determine the best solution for my ultimate treatment.

  • Anterior approach total hip replacement
  • Bilateral hip replacement
  • Bilateral knee replacement
  • Bone grafting
  • Computer assisted orthopedic surgery (hip)
  • Computer assisted total knee arthroplasty
  • Computer navigated joint replacement
  • Core decompression
  • Geriatric orthopedics – fragility fracture care
  • Minimally invasive total hip replacement
  • Minimally invasive total knee replacement
  • Non-operative avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) treatment
  • Non-operative knee arthritis treatment
  • Osteoarthritis treatment
  • Osteoporosis care
  • Osteotomies
  • Partial (unicondylar) knee replacement
  • Patellofemoral knee replacement
  • Periprosthetic fracture care
  • Revision hip surgery
  • Revision knee surgery
  • Robotic arm assisted joint replacement
  • Robotic arm assisted knee replacement (Makoplasty)
  • Total hip replacement
  • Total knee replacement