The 20 Best Tarlov Cysts Doctors Near Me in Arlington, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Tarlov Cysts near Arlington, VA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neurology
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neurology

    Gw Imaging Center-Foggy Bottom: 2121 K Street

    2121 K St NW Ste 100, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramin Javan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Javan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neuroradiology | Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neuroradiology | Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

    Hospital Partner: Gw Hospital-Radiology

    900 23rd St NW # 2, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thelma Lopes is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lopes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Stroke, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Aligned Orthopedic Partners

    1635 N. George Mason Drive, Suite 180, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. O'brien is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Radiology
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Radiology

    Washington Imaging Associates Of DC LLC

    3301 New Mexico Ave NW Ste 106, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivek David is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. David is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Baker Cyst, Caffey Disease, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Tarlov Cysts
    Advanced in Tarlov Cysts

    Fairfax Radiological Consultants PLLC

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 750, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Kamath is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Kamath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gaucher Disease Type 1, Tenosynovitis, Gaucher Disease, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    Virginia Neurosurgeons

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

    Richard Murray is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Murray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioblastoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Murray is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgeons.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Radiology
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Radiology

    Fairfax Radiological Consultants PLLC

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 750, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Quan Vu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Radiology
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Radiology

    Fairfax Radiological Consultants PLLC

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 750, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Bakri is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Bakri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, Herniated Disk, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Fairfax Radiological Consultants PLLC

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 750, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Johnson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, Synovitis, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Fairfax Radiological Consultants PLLC

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 750, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Meyers is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Meyers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, and Chondroblastoma.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Fairfax Radiological Consultants PLLC

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 750, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aakash Ahuja is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Fairfax Radiological Consultants PLLC

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 750, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Muller is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Muller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Fairfax Radiological Consultants PLLC

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 750, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Minshew is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Minshew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Tarlov Cysts
    Advanced in Tarlov Cysts

    Office

    8001 Forbes Pl Ste 103, 
    Springfield, VA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Dunwoody is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Virginia. Dr. Dunwoody is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Baker Cyst, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Pain Medicine

    International Spine Pain & Performance Center PLLC

    2021 K St NW Ste 615, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehul Desai is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Central Pain Syndrome, Nerve Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    Virginia Neurosurgeons

    1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 445, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (3.0 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 Tarlov Cysts. 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 Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Fairfax Radiological Consultants PLLC

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 750, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Astor is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Astor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    The Metropolitan Neurosurgery Group LLC

    8401 Connecticut Ave Ste 220, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fraser Henderson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tethered Cord Syndrome, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    Montgomery Brain And Spine LLC

    1300 Spring St Ste 210, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amin Amini is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Amini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Tarlov Cysts?

    Tarlov cysts are fluid-filled sacs that are usually found at the bottom of the spine (the sacrum). They grow in the roots of the nerves that grow out of the spinal cord. Most of the time, Tarlov cysts don't cause symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include pain in the lower back, buttocks, or stomach. Other symptoms may include muscle weakness, numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or sexual dysfunction. The cause of Tarlov cysts is unknown. Diagnosis of a Tarlov cyst is made based on the symptoms and through imaging studies.

    When should I see a Tarlov Cysts doctor near Arlington, 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 Tarlov Cysts doctor near Arlington, 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 Tarlov Cysts doctors near Arlington, 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 Tarlov Cysts doctors near Arlington, 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 Tarlov Cysts doctor near Arlington, 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 Tarlov Cysts doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts doctor near Arlington, 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 Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts doctors near Arlington, VA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tarlov Cysts 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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