Rachel Sotsky, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Trauma Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Rachel Sotsky
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Rachel Sotsky, M.D., is an orthopaedic specialist with expertise in trauma surgery. She specializes in the treatment of traumatic bone fractures, including fractures of the arms, legs, hips and pelvis. Dr. Sotsky also provides post-traumatic fracture care, including the treatment of fracture complications such as nonunions and malunions. She is passionate about helping patients recover their previous function while using the least invasive techniques possible. She also enjoys teaching, taking advantage of opportunities to pass on her knowledge to the next generation of trauma specialists.
Dr. Sotsky is an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Her research interests include motor vehicle mortality and osteoarthritis. She graduated from the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she also completed an orthopaedic surgery residency and served as chief resident. During her residency, she pursued additional orthopaedic oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Following her residency, she completed an orthopaedic trauma fellowship at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Honors
- Diplomate, Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Board Certified, FAAOS), 7/1/16
- Resident Leadership Forum Recipient, American Orthopaedic Association, 6/1/12
Memberships
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 1 (M), MSK, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-0453
- fax: 410-550-0622
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Orthopaedic Traumatology, 2014
- Residency: Rutgers RWJ University Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013
- Medical Education: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, MD, 2008
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
52 ratings, 23 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 3/18/2026
Dr Sotsky is so genuine and definitely in tune to my issues. She has helped me with referral providers who has also been excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
I've been to many doctors and Dr. Sotsky is a world class doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Sotsky and her team are rock stars in orthopedic trauma care. They are professional, informative, positive and handle business. She was highly recommended from her professional peers from Arkansas and has proven her professional respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
I love my provider's
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Always on time, professional, and cheerful
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Very kind and knowledgeable , a bit dismissive for my lesser injury than what she commonly sees . If I had a broken femur I'd trust her to repair it!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Sotsky has always been patient with all my questions and gives me answers that are easy for me to understand. I feel that she really cares about me and is doing her best to do what is necessary to heal my arm.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Excellent expertise, caring and personal attention.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Very professional and answered all my questions. She knew what was going on with me and what happened to bring me there. To
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Rachel and the Radiology team were great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Sotsky is the best orthopedic physician I have ever had. She's thoughtful, caring and funny. I appreciate her bedside manner and would choose her if I ever need an orthopedic Doctor again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Sotsky was very professional and attentive during my visit. She made the experience enjoyable while removing my 54 staples which was somewhat uncomfortable. She listened to all my questions and concerns and answered them all with easy to understand answers. I feel lucky Dr. Sotsky was in the trauma department the night I shattered my humerus.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Sotsky is the best doctor we have had a chance to I teract during our stay aththe Bayview center and our follow- up appointments. THANK YOU Doctor!!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr.Sotsky is a great surgeon. She is very easy to get along with. She explains answers so you can easily understand them
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Greatgre
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Compassionate,honest
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr. Sotsky was excellent. Very caring thoughtful and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Very grateful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Awesome, caring, and engaging. Extremely efficient, yet personal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
She is amazing. Looking forward to seeing her on Tuesday for surgery, with all confidence!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Provider is excellent