Overview
Dr. Richard D. Murray, MD, FAANS, a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, excels in microsurgical and minimally invasive treatments for diverse brain and spine conditions. He specializes in complex brain and skull base tumors, meningiomas, vestibular schwannomas, pituitary adenomas, and spine tumors. Dr. Murray also offers general spine surgeries such as decompressive laminectomies, microdiscectomies, spine fusions, and artificial cervical disc replacements. He emphasizes personalized care, using state-of-the-art technologies for customized treatment plans. Chief of Neurosurgery at VHC Health, Dr. Murray, frequently brings together experts from different fields within a multispecialty group to manage complex cases.
Dr. Murray is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioblastoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1635 N George Mason Dr, Suite 480, Arlington, VA 22205
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Murray has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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 Outpatient Center
Dr. Mark Luciano is the director of the Johns Hopkins Hydrocephalus and Cerebral Fluid Center. A renowned leader in treating hydrocephalus, Dr. Luciano is distinguished both nationally and internationally for his research and educational and clinical work in neuroendoscopy. Dr. Luciano treats adults with hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, intracranial hypotension, Chiari malformations, and cerebral and spinal cysts. He has significant expertise treating children and adults with cerebrospinal fluid leaks and congenital disorders. Among his accomplishments in neuroscience research and biomedical engineering are his investigation of the cerebrovascular response to hydrocephalus and the invention of a unique device for control of intracranial pressure (ICP) pulsatility to increase blood flow. His National Institutes of Health-funded studies have explored prolonged compression and hypoxia in the brain as a result of hydrocephalus, as well as the interaction between cerebrospinal fluid and vascular systems. Dr. Luciano is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gastrostomy.
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John Heiss is a Neurosurgery provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Heiss is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Laminectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Murray
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Murray?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Murray by calling their office at 703-248-0111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Murray a top-rated expert for Hemangioblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Murray is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hemangioblastoma, 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. Richard Murray specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Murray is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Hemangioblastoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Meningioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Richard Murray participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Murray has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemangioblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Murray's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Murray accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Murray accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-248-0111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- EncephaloceleDr. Murray isDistinguished. Learn about Encephalocele.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Murray isDistinguished. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- MeningiomaDr. Murray isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- ProlactinomaDr. Murray isDistinguished. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Murray isDistinguished. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Murray isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Murray isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Brain TumorDr. Murray isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Murray isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Murray isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Murray isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Experienced
- AcromegalyDr. Murray isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- ApoplexyDr. Murray isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Murray isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Murray isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Murray isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Murray isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.