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 Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Amy Gittleman Stone, MD, has been practicing medicine in our area for over 25 years. Originally from Providence, Rhode Island, she graduated from St. Louis University Medical School in 1997. She moved to Washington DC for her residency at George Washington University Hospital and was selected to be chief resident. She remained at George Washington University in the practice of academic medicine for the next 22 years where she saw patients, taught students and residents, and was involved in various research projects. Dr. Stone initially planned to focus on clinical research early in her career but then realized that her true love was seeing patients. She believes that communication and understanding are essential elements to patient care. She practices in a patient-centered model where it is a balance between evidence-based medicine and a patient’s needs. Dr. Stone is married with two college-age children. She has one cat and a dog. In her spare time, she loves to read books that tell a really good story, listen to music, travel, and spend time with friends and family. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and Decerebrate Posture.

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

Michael Grady is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

"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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Richard Zorowitz is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zorowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Pseudobulbar Affect, Spasticity, Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Thrombectomy.

Rachel Kaiser practices in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Kaiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Hypermobile Joints, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Dr. Jonas R. (J.R) Rudzki is a clinical associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at The George Washington University School of Medicine and an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, located in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Medical Building and Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Rudzki has an expertise in sports medicine, with a focus on conditions and injuries of the shoulder, knee and elbow. Dr. Rudzki earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a general surgery and orthopaedic surgery internship at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, as well as an orthopaedic surgery residency. Dr. Rudzki is on the Evaluation Committee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Board of Councilors. He is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leaders Program, Arthroscopy Association of North American, Washington Orthopaedic Society, William Osler Medical Society, and International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee and Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Rudzki has been named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine, as well as a U.S. News & World Report/Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Dr. Rudzki has research interests in rotator cuff injuries and surgical repairs, shoulder injury in overhead athletes, clavicle fractures, cartilage biology and transplantation and trauma outcomes research. He has contributed to numerous publications, book chapters, abstracts and conducted research, which earned him awards and nominations such as the E.O.A. Founder’s Award for Research and the Charles S. Neer Award Nomination. In addition, Dr. Rudzki has lectured and presented at national and international conferences. Dr. Rudzki is currently a consultant reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and the Journal of Knee Surgery. Dr. Rudzki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture.

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 Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Tendinitis.

Thomas Heckman is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Heckman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Heckman is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Wisotzky is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wisotzky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Dr. Wisotzky is currently accepting new patients.

Erika Gosai is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gosai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Gosai is currently accepting new patients.

Aakash Thakral is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Thakral is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Central Pain Syndrome, Herniated Disk, Hypermobile Joints, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Thakral is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Unger is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Unger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Esmeralda Primeaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington Districtic Of Columbia, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Primeaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture and Decerebrate Posture.

Randi Abramson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Abramson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Laila Alamgir is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Alamgir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hemoglobin E Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Laura Tosi is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tosi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her top areas of expertise are Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Osteoporosis, and Acromicric Dysplasia.

Jeffrey Rabin is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rabin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Cerebral Palsy, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and Kyphosis.