The 20 Best Herniated Disc Surgery Doctors near Silver Spring, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Herniated Disc Surgery near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 49 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    5550 Friendship Blvd, 360, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tushar Patel is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Washington Ortho & Sports Med

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. John K. Starr is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, located in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Medical Building and Chevy Chase, MD. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Children’s National Medical Center, Washington Hospital Center and George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Starr is currently on the medical board for the FBI, Secret Service and State Department. Dr. Starr has an expertise in complex spinal surgery and reconstruction, as well as complex deformity, revision reconstruction, spinal trauma and tumors. Dr. Starr earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Buffalo. He completed a general surgery residency at Millard Fillmore Hospitals, followed by an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Starr also completed a fellowship in the spinal cord injury unit and adult spinal surgery at the Jackson Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in pediatric reconstruction and scoliosis at the Miami Children’s Hospital. Dr. Starr was previously the orthopaedic director of spinal surgery at George Washington University, as well as an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Starr is a member of various scientific societies. In the past, Dr. Starr has served an advisory role for the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, as well as served on the Panel of Examiners for the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) and chaired the spine panel for oral examinations for the ABOS. Dr. Starr has contributed to numerous publications and given lectures and presentations on his research interests, including spinal fixation, spinal trauma care and complex tumor resection and reconstruction. Dr. Starr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Starr is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Centers For Advanced Orthopaedics Summit Division

    7500 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 301, Suite 301, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Michael E. Goldsmith is the chief of orthopaedic surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Goldsmith practices out of Summit Orthopedics in Chevy Chase, MD. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital and Piccard Surgery Center. Dr. Goldsmith specializes in diagnosing and treating spinal conditions in patients of all ages. He has an expertise in cervical arthoplasty disc replacement, cervical and lumbar fusion, cervical and lumbar decompressions, minimally invasive discectomy and fusion techniques, motion sparing spine stability and scoliosis. Dr. Goldsmith earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed an internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. He also completed a pediatric orthopaedic rotation at Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children and a fellowship in orthopaedic spine surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center. Dr. Goldsmith is a member of the Sibley Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Montgomery County Medical Society, the North American Spine Society and the Osler Society. Dr. Goldsmith was named president of the Sibley Medical Association in 2013. He was also named a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Dr. Goldsmith has conducted research at the Twin Cities Spine Center, Georgetown University, the Hospital for Joint Disease, New York University, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the National Institute of Health. He has contributed chapters to various medical textbooks, published papers and presented his work as well. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-goldsmith-212a436/ Recent News Articles and Media Coverage How Spine Patient Treatment Care Pathways Are Changing-For the Better? Becker's Spine Review (12/07/2014) Research Summary Dr. Goldsmith has conducted research at the Twin Cities Spine Center, Georgetown University, the Hospital for Joint Disease, New York University, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the National Institute of Health. Dr. Goldsmith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Goldsmith is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Montgomery Brain And Spine LLC

    1300 Spring St Ste 210, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. 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.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    MedStar Health: Neurosurgery At Chevy Chase

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1225, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Faheem Sandhu is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    MedStar Health: Neurosurgery At Chevy Chase

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1225, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean-marc Voyadzis is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Voyadzis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    MedStar Health: Neurosurgery At Chevy Chase

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1225, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amjad Anaizi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Anaizi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Apoplexy, Acoustic Neuroma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Wrnmmcb

    8901 Wisconsin Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Wagner is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Fractured Spine, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Wrnmmcb

    8901 Wisconsin Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Fredericks is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Fredericks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Diskitis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Gw Neurosurgery-Bethesda

    4920 Elm St Ste 250, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Rosner is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Rosner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Apoplexy, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Aligned Orthopedic Partners

    10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 506, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Fisch, a graduate of Queens College and Georgetown University School of Medicine, is trained in orthopaedic surgery. His areas of special interest include surgery of the cervical, lumbar and thoracic spine.Dr. Fisch is trained in all aspects of spine surgery instrumentation, using anterior and posterior approaches. In addition, Dr.Fisch is a leader in state-of-the-art spine injections, which frequently enable patients to avoid surgery. Visit www.OrthoBethesda.com for more information. Dr. Fisch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Fisch is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 412, Suite 412, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Chang is a neurosurgical spine specialist with expertise in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for spinal disorders. He treats patients with spinal stenosis, herniated discs, spinal tumors and spinal trauma. Dr. Chang performs a wide range of spinal surgeries, including laminectomies, microdiscectomies, artificial disc replacement and spinal fusions. He also uses minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as tubular microsurgery, lateral lumbar interbody fusion, MIS laminectomy and MIS transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Dr. Chang earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Dartmouth College and his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine. He completed a neurosurgery residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a fellowship in minimally invasive spinal surgery and navigation at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Chang is licensed to practice medicine in multiple states, which allows him to offer telemedicine appointments to patients in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia and New York. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Vitrectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Washington Brain And Spine Institute

    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd., Ste 100, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Rhee is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Rhee is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Aligned Orthopedic Partners

    1635 N. George Mason Drive, Suite 180, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (9.1 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. 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.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    The Centers For Advanced Orthopaedics, Montgomery Orthopaedics

    8401 Connecticut Ave Ste 800, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Schneider is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Centers For Advanced Orthopaedics LLC

    8401 Connecticut Ave Ste 800, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Gwinn is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Gwinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Capital Imaging LLC

    4927 Auburn Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeff Jacobson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    National Orthopedics PC

    106 Irving St NW Ste 215, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Tozzi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tozzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Donoho is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Donoho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, Metopic Ridge, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Washington Neurosurgical Associates

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 510, Suite 510, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Ammerman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ammerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Ammerman is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disc Surgery 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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