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 highly rated in 18 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. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Khaled Kebaish serves as chief of the Spine Division in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a professor of orthopaedic surgery and neurological surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include spine deformities and scoliosis, degenerative spine disorders, spine tumors and disc arthroplasty. Dr. Kebaish earned his M.D. from Cairo University. He completed his residency at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, and performed a fellowship in spinal reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Kebaish's research interests include the clinical and functional outcomes of spine surgery with a special focus on adult deformity surgery. He also focuses on the biomechanical testing and evaluation of different fixation devices and techniques in the adult spine. Dr. Kebaish is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Kebaish is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph R. O'brien
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph R. O'brien?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph R. O'brien by calling their office at 301-530-1010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph R. O'brien a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph R. O'brien is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spondylolisthesis, 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. Joseph R. O'brien specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph R. O'brien is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Joseph R. O'brien participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph R. O'brien has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylolisthesis. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph R. O'brien's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph R. O'brien accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph R. O'brien accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-530-1010 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. O'brien isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- KyphosisDr. O'brien isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- SciaticaDr. O'brien isDistinguished. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. O'brien isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. O'brien isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. O'brien isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
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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
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. O'brien isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
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- 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.