Overview
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Hypermobile Joints.
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1635 N. George Mason Drive, Suite 180, Arlington, VA 22205
10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 506, Bethesda, MD 20817
8401 Greensboro Dr,, Suite 220, Mclean, VA 22102
10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 506, Bethesda, MD 20817
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Andrew Cosgarea, M.D., is a sports medicine specialist with expertise in the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of sports-related injuries, particularly those affecting the knee and shoulder and elbow, including sprains, strains, ligament tears and joint instability. An experienced sports medicine surgeon and a professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Cosgarea will transition away from performing surgical procedures as of July 1, 2025. He will continue to provide office-based patient care, and will remain actively involved in clinical consultation, research and medical education. Dr. Cosgarea’s research focuses on knee biomechanics and improving outcomes in the treatment of sports injuries. He has authored two textbooks and more than 150 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His surgical expertise includes arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, elbow UCL reconstruction and shoulder instability stabilization procedures. He serves as the head team physician for the Johns Hopkins University Department of Athletics, is the former chief of the Division of Sports Medicine in the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and served as a team physician for the Baltimore Orioles from 2000 to 2010. In 2012, he was named one of the “125 Knee Surgeons and Specialists to Know” by Becker’s Spine Review. Dr. Cosgarea is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the International Patellofemoral Study Group. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors of the Patellofemoral Foundation. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, did his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Rochester and completed a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins in 1998, he was an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Ohio State University Medical Center, and served as an orthopaedic consultant for the Ohio State athletic department. Videos Dr. Andrew Cosgarea Meniscus InjuriesQ&A with Dr. Andrew Cosgarea Recent News Articles and Media Coverage History of second Tommy John surgeries raises questions about Mike Clevinger’s futureThe San Diego Union-Tribune (November 2020) Running and aging usually don't mix. But at 62, quitting isn't an option for me.The Washington Post (May 2019) 3 ACL Tears Won’t Keep Creighton’s Martin Krampelj off CourtAP News (October 2018) ACL SurgeryMichelle Baker's StoryJohns Hopkins Medicine (March 2017) Insider: Why can't the Colts stay healthy?Indystar.com (September 2016) The Most Common Injury at the OlympicsCNN.com (August 2016). Dr. Cosgarea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Trochlear Dysplasia, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.
Nirschl Orthopaedic Center For Sportsmedicine And Joint Reconstruction
Derek Ochiai is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Ochiai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ochiai is currently accepting new patients.
Annapolis Hand Center LLC
Kelly Kilcoyne is an Orthopedics specialist and a Military Health Care provider in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Kilcoyne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Frozen Shoulder, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Kilcoyne is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cervical SpondylosisDr. O'brien isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. O'brien isDistinguished. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. O'brien isDistinguished. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- KyphosisDr. O'brien isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. O'brien isDistinguished. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- SciaticaDr. O'brien isDistinguished. Learn about Sciatica.
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- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. O'brien isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Decerebrate PostureDr. O'brien isAdvanced. Learn about Decerebrate Posture.
- Decorticate PostureDr. O'brien isAdvanced. Learn about Decorticate Posture.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. O'brien isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. O'brien isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. O'brien isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- Bone GraftDr. O'brien isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- BursitisDr. O'brien isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. O'brien isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. O'brien isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
