A graduate of Queens College and Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Fisch trained in orthopedic surgery at the Montefiore/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He received spine training at the Spinecare/ St. Mary’s/ Stanford University Combined Spine Fellowship Program. His areas of special interest include surgery of the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine. As a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Fisch is trained in all aspects of spine surgery instrumentation, using anterior and posterior approaches. In addition, he is a leader in state-of-the-art spine injections, which frequently enable patients to avoid surgery.SpecialtiesCervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar SpinePrivilegesDr. Fisch performs surgery at Surgical Specialty Center of Mid-Atlantic, Suburban Hospital and the Surgery Center of Rockville. Dr. Fisch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Joseph O’Brien is a specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery. He spent 9 years at GWU as an associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurological Surgery. Additionally, he was formerly the Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at The GW Hospital. He is a fellow in the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his spine surgical training at the Johns Hopkins University Medical Center. Dr. O’Brien actively pursues research in ways to improve spine surgery and techniques to salvage failed spine surgery. He has been published in a variety of medical journals including Spine, the Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, Neurosurgery, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Current Orthopaedic Practice. His research has been presented around the globe with between 10-20 research presentations on a national level per year. He offers expertise in minimally invasive surgery and revision of failed spine surgery. In particular, he has an interest in failed cervical spine surgery. Dr. O'brien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Daniel Kendall is an Anesthesiologist in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Kendall is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Tendinitis.

Thomas Larkin is a Pain Medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Larkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Chronic Pain, and Neuralgia.

Caleb Kroll is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Kroll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

Louis Chang is a neurosurgical spine specialist with expertise in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for spinal disorders. He treats patients with spinal stenosis, herniated discs, spinal tumors and spinal trauma. Dr. Chang performs a wide range of spinal surgeries, including laminectomies, microdiscectomies, artificial disc replacement and spinal fusions. He also uses minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as tubular microsurgery, lateral lumbar interbody fusion, MIS laminectomy and MIS transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Dr. Chang earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Dartmouth College and his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine. He completed a neurosurgery residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a fellowship in minimally invasive spinal surgery and navigation at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Chang is licensed to practice medicine in multiple states, which allows him to offer telemedicine appointments to patients in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia and New York. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Shih-Chun (David) Lin, M.D., is a neurosurgeon with Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery in Bethesda, Maryland, as well as an associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lin offers neurosurgical care to patients with brain or spine diseases. He was the first to introduce several procedures to Suburban Hospital, including endoscopic pituitary surgery, endoscopic extended skull base surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, neurosurgical complex spinal instrumentation surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery and microvascular decompression for cranial nerve compression syndrome, such as trigeminal neuralgia. He also has clinical expertise in MRI- and CT-guided surgical navigation. Dr. Lin typically treats brain tumors, spinal tumors, pituitary tumors, spinal stenosis, herniated intervertebral disc, skull base tumors, encephalocele, and skull base CSF leak (rhinorrhea or otorrhea). Dr. Lin graduated first place from National Taiwan University College of Medicine, earning his medical degree at the age of 21, the youngest in Taiwan’s history. He then served as a medical/surgical officer in the 206th Infantry Division for the Taiwan Army. He received his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University, awarded Phi Beta Kappa and Paul Ehrlich Research Award for his academic and research achievements. Dr. Lin completed his neurosurgical residency at Stanford University Medical Center, where he gained experience in the latest surgical technologies, such as endoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, computer-guided surgical navigation and stereotactic radiosurgery. His research using optogenetics, from his fellowship at Stanford, was awarded by The Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lin is a member of the Suburban Hospital Tumor Board. He has worked on several system innovation and quality improvement efforts at Suburban Hospital, such as standardizing critical care protocols for post-operative care for patients undergoing pituitary surgery and establishing MRI protocols for patients implanted with spinal cord stimulators or cardiac pacemakers. Dr. Lin is also a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lin has earned numerous awards, such as the Teaching Excellence Award for Stanford University School of Medicine, the Service Excellence Award for Suburban Hospital, Best Consulting Physicians at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Surgeon of the Year Award at Suburban Hospital, and was named one of America's Top Surgeons for Consumers' Research Council of America, Washingtonian Top Doctors, and Bethesda Magazine Top Doctors. Dr. Lin's research interests are in optogenetics, investigating mechanisms behind epilepsy control and glial cell reaction to pathologic conditions. He has contributed to numerous publications and lectures. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Frontonasal Dysplasia, Binder's Syndrome, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Julio Gomez, D.O., is a rehabilitation physician who specializes in nonsurgical treatment of acute and chronic injuries and conditions that affect muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments, with a focus on back pain and spine rehabilitation. He works with patients to develop tailored rehabilitation plans that may include medication, rehabilitation therapy, injections and other minimally invasive procedures. His care approach centers on patient education and autonomy; he strives to help each person find their path to regaining function, independence and confidence. Dr. Gomez is a major in the U.S. Air Force (USAF), actively serving as a flight surgeon with the District of Columbia Air National Guard. He holds the position of chief of aerospace medicine for the 113th Wing at Andrews Air Force Base. Dr. Gomez has more than a decade of experience as a USAF attending physician and flight surgeon, and earned an Air Medal for his service. He served for four years respectively with the USAF at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida and the New Jersey Air National Guard, 177th Fighter Wing based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In these roles, he cared for fighter pilots and pararescue tactical team members who had acute injuries. This experience cemented his passion for interventional spine care and musculoskeletal medicine, and for helping people improve and restore function. A double major at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Dr. Gomez earned bachelor’s degrees in kinesiology/movement science and nutritional science. He obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a general surgery internship there. He completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Temple University Hospital/MossRehab in Philadelphia, where he served as chief resident and was recognized as the resident of the year in 2020. He then completed a clinical fellowship in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine at the Revive Spine and Pain Center in Marlton, New Jersey. After work, Dr. Gomez likes to spend time and travel with his family. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Tendinitis.

"Dr. Tushar Ch. Patel is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery with a concentration on conditions of the cervical spine (neck) with a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery and disc replacement. He has been in practice since 1994 having served as Chief, Section of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Yale University School of Medicine until 2000, then in Northern Virginia until 2017. Dr. Patel's research interests include tissue engineering, bone growth factors, and innovative techniques in spinal surgery. His research efforts have resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications and numerous patents. He has presented extensively both nationally and internationally at the meetings of the leading societies in spinal surgery. He is currently a member of the North American Spine Society, the Cervical Spine research Society and a founding member of the Lumbar Spine Research Society. He has held multiple leadership and committee positions in these societies. His research experience, academic experience, and extensive clinical experience allow him to devise an individualized care plan to allow patients to return as rapidly as possible to a healthy active lifestyle, with surgery as a last resort. He has been recognized as a ""Top Doctor"" six times by the Washingtonian magazine.". Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Eric Feuchtbaum is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Feuchtbaum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Osteotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Richard D. Murray, MD, FAANS, a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, excels in microsurgical and minimally invasive treatments for diverse brain and spine conditions. He specializes in complex brain and skull base tumors, meningiomas, vestibular schwannomas, pituitary adenomas, and spine tumors. Dr. Murray also offers general spine surgeries such as decompressive laminectomies, microdiscectomies, spine fusions, and artificial cervical disc replacements. He emphasizes personalized care, using state-of-the-art technologies for customized treatment plans. Chief of Neurosurgery at VHC Health, Dr. Murray, frequently brings together experts from different fields within a multispecialty group to manage complex cases. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioblastoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Jose Suros is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Suros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Neuralgia.

Muhammad Majeed is a Pain Medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Majeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Progeria, and Colonoscopy.

Joshua Ammerman is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ammerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Sidhartha Chandela is a Neurosurgery provider in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Chandela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Spinal Stenosis, Brain Aneurysm, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Chandela is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Hughes is an Orthopedics provider in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Foot Drop, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

Danielle Cherrick is a Physiatrist in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Cherrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Foot Drop. Dr. Cherrick is currently accepting new patients.

Reginald Kapteyn is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Kapteyn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Brittle Cornea Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Kapteyn is currently accepting new patients.

Seyed Kalantar is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kalantar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Kalantar is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Rosner is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rosner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, Apoplexy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Rosner is currently accepting new patients.