The 20 Best Spinal Cord Abscess Doctors Near Me in Fairfax, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Spinal Cord Abscess near Fairfax, VA. Of these, 17 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    3300 Gallows Rd, Dept Of Medicine, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic

    Zelalem Ashiny is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Ashiny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Brain Abscess, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Inova Neurosurgery - Fairfax

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Hamilton is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Inova Neurosurgery - Fairfax

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mateo Ziu is board certified in neurological surgery. He joined Inova Medical Group with more than 12 years of clinical experience and serves as the medical director of Inova Brain and Spine Tumor Program and medical director of neuro-oncology at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. He has completed a fellowship and gained advance training in the surgical management of brain, spine and pituitary tumors. He has a keen interest in the delivery of multidisciplinary evidence-based care for patients with benign and malignant nervous system tumors. He collaborates with world-wide clinical investigators in multiple clinical trials for patients with these tumors. Before joining Inova Medical Group Neurosurgery, Dr. Ziu practiced in Austin, TX where he was the Medical Director of the Brain and Spine Tumor Program and Pituitary Care Center of Seton Brain and Spine Institute. He was an Assistant Professor at the Dell. Dr. Ziu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

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    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Inova Neurosurgery - Fairfax

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon at Inova with more than 15 years of clinical and surgical experience. He serves as the Section Chief of Neurosurgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital and the Physician Practice Director for Inova Neurosurgery. He was named a 2024 “Top Doctor” by Northern Virginia magazine. Dr. Shenai has significant experience in the treatment of neurosurgical conditions including brain and spinal neurosurgery. His practice and interests include spinal conditions (stenosis, radiculopathy, myelopathy), brain tumors, brain/spine trauma, and minimally invasive and cutting-edge procedures. He also has specialized experience in deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He has a special interest in bringing new surgical technologies to Inova and providing the Northern Virginia community with cutting-edge care. He has been on the forefront of intraoperative imaging and computer-aided surgical and robotic navigation for complex spine instrumentation, allowing for maximum precision and safety during spinal surgery. In 2017, Dr. Shenai performed brain surgery in an MRI scanner, the first procedure of its kind in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. His guiding principle is that the newest technology, combined with sound clinical judgment, will produce superior outcomes. Before arriving at Inova in 2013, Dr. Shenai served as a Clinical Instructor in Neurosurgery at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He completed his residency and fellowship at UAB after graduating from the University of Michigan. Dr. Shenai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, 4th Fl Medicine, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rahma Nyanganyi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Nyanganyi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    4250 Chain Bridge Rd, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu

    Sohail Mirza is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Chordoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Cerebrum MD

    8230 Boone Blvd, 360, 
    Vienna, VA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Joseph Watson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    8230 Boone Blvd, 360, 
    Vienna, VA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Buelent Yapicilar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Yapicilar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    7002 Little River Tpke, B, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Ishaq is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Ishaq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Pulmonary And Medical Associates Of Northern Virginia LTD.

    500 W Annandale Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seba Ramhmdani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Ramhmdani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Cord Abscess, Facet Joint Syndrome, Epidural Abscess, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Orthopedics

    Office

    1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 445, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Piazza is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Piazza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Laminectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Virginia Neurosurgeons

    1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 445, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikhil Nayak is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Nayak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Family Medicine

    Patient First Richmond Medical Group PLLC

    6311 Richmond Hwy, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Ashby is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Ashby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Flu, Ethmoiditis, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Kalhorn is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kalhorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Johns Hopkins University

    6420 Rockledge Dr Ste 2200, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamid Hassanzadeh is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Hassanzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Gw Neurosurgery-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fabio Roberti is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Roberti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Hydrocephalus, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karolyn Teufel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Teufel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Cord Abscess?

    Spinal cord abscess is the swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) and germs in or around the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Spinal Cord Abscess doctor near Fairfax, VA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Spinal Cord Abscess doctor near Fairfax, VA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Spinal Cord Abscess doctors near Fairfax, VA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Spinal Cord Abscess doctors near Fairfax, VA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Spinal Cord Abscess doctor near Fairfax, VA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Cord Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Cord Abscess doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Spinal Cord Abscess doctor near Fairfax, VA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Spinal Cord Abscess doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Spinal Cord Abscess doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Spinal Cord Abscess doctors near Fairfax, VA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Cord Abscess doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Spinal Cord Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Cord Abscess doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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