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Joseph R. O’Brien, MD

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Areas of Focus: Spine

Locations: Bethesda, Arlington

About Dr. O’Brien

Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. O’Brien specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and revision of failed spine surgery. A graduate of Vanderbilt University and the George Washington School of Medicine, Dr. O’Brien completed his training at the Johns Hopkins University Medical Center with a fellowship in spinal reconstructive surgery. Dr. O’Brien has previously served as an associate professor for Orthopaedic Surgery & Neurological Surgery and the Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at the George Washington University.

Specialties

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine

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Education

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Residency

University of Maryland / Shock Trauma
Baltimore, Maryland

Medical School

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Undergraduate

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Hospital Privileges

Dr. O’Brien performs surgery at Suburban Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, and Virginia Hospital Center.

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