Dr. Andrew A. Fanous
Overview
Dr. Andrew Fanous is a board-certified neurosurgeon who serves as the Section Chief of Neurosurgery at Inova Alexandria Hospital and the Medical Co-Director of Spine for Inova's Eastern Region. He is also an assistant professor of neurological surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.Dr. Fanous specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, the surgical management of back pain, and the treatment of spine and brain tumors. He is particularly passionate about advancing techniques that reduce recovery time and improve patient outcomes.Originally from Alexandria, Egypt, Dr. Fanous graduated magna cum laude from Middlebury College in Vermont, where he majored in molecular biology, biochemistry and German literature, earning the highest departmental honors. During his undergraduate studies, he conducted research on neural progenitor cell differentiation at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in Germany and received a fellowship grant from Freie Universität for his work on a novel spinal cord protein involved in pain transmission.Dr. Fanous earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, with a focus in surgery, and completed his neurosurgical residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo. During residency, Dr. Fanous received numerous honors. Dr. Fanous completed advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery at the University of Miami. At Inova, Dr. Fanous has received several prestigious awards.Dr. Fanous is the founder and director of the Annual Inova Spine Symposium and the first editor of the medical textbook Spine and spinal cord tumors – classification, management and treatment. He remains highly engaged in medical education, mentorship and community outreach throughout Northern Virginia.
Dr. Fanous is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Stent Placement, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1500 N Beauregard St, 300, Alexandria, VA 22311
3620 Joseph Siewick Dr, 400, Fairfax, VA 22033
3300 Gallows Rd, Department Of Neurosciences, Falls Church, VA 22042
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew A. Fanous
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew A. Fanous?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew A. Fanous by calling their office at 571-472-4100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew A. Fanous a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew A. Fanous is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Andrew A. Fanous specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew A. Fanous is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Delirium, and Stent Placement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Andrew A. Fanous participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew A. Fanous has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew A. Fanous's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andrew A. Fanous accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew A. Fanous accepts most major insurance plans, including CareFirst and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-4100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- StrokeDr. Fanous isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Fanous isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Fanous isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- OsteotomyDr. Fanous isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Fanous isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal TumorDr. Fanous isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- Stent PlacementDr. Fanous isAdvanced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Fanous isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- AngioplastyDr. Fanous isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- ApoplexyDr. Fanous isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Fanous isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Fanous isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Bone GraftDr. Fanous isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.