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 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Nauman Akhtar is an Orthopedics provider in Burke, Virginia. Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Martinelli is an Orthopedics provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Martinelli is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Martinelli is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Fricka is an Orthopedics provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Fricka is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Fricka is currently accepting new patients.

Sohail Mirza is an Orthopedics provider in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Mirza is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Mirza is currently accepting new patients.

Nigel Azer is an Orthopedics provider in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Azer is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Azer is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Gocke is an Orthopedics provider in Burke, Virginia. Dr. Gocke is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Gocke is currently accepting new patients.

Sandesh Rao, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee care, with advanced expertise in joint reconstruction and replacement. He offers a full spectrum of treatments, from nonoperative management to minimally invasive hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement, and robotic-assisted procedures. Dr. Rao also has specialized training in complex and revision joint replacements including management of periprosthetic fractures and prosthetic joint infections. He utilizes multiple approaches to hip replacement surgery —including direct anterior, anterolateral, direct lateral, and posterolateral. The ultimate goal is to collaborate with patients to deliver care that is personalized, holistic and patient-centered. A native of the D.C. area, Dr. Rao earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Osler Medical Residency Program, becoming board-certified in internal medicine before pursuing orthopaedic surgery. He went on to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Rush University in Chicago. Dr. Rao is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Maryland Orthopaedic Association, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has authored over 50 publications and presented his research at national meetings. His research interests include identifying strategies to best optimize patients for hip and knee replacement surgery while striving to identify strategies to minimize risk in the process. Outside of work, Dr. Rao enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis and basketball. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

James Melvin is an Orthopedics provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Melvin is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Steven Hughes is an Orthopedics provider in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Foot Drop, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Edward G. Magur 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 and George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Magur has a conservative management approach, preferring to use nonoperative methods on patients if feasible. Dr. Magur has an expertise in foot and ankle conditions, injuries and disorders. Dr. Magur earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University. He completed a general surgery internship and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center, followed by an orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship at Center for Orthopaedic Care. Dr. Magur was the foot and ankle consultant for the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards and Washington Ballet, as well as the former assistant team physician for the Washington Nationals. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and the American Medical Association. Dr. Magur has a research interest in foot and ankle injuries of athletes, as well as foot and ankle arthroscopy and reconstruction. He has contributed to numerous publications and presented his research as well. Dr. Magur is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Synovitis, Flat Feet, and Tenosynovitis.

Christopher Silveri is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Silveri is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Silveri is currently accepting new patients.

Corey Wallach is an Orthopedics provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Wallach is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Wallach is currently accepting new patients.

Brett Levine is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Levine is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Benjamin E. Stein is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery, located in Washington D.C. Dr. Stein has an expertise in foot and ankle orthopaedics, as well as arthroplasty and sports medicine. Dr. Stein earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where he was appointed administrative chief resident, followed by a fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital. Dr. Stein has cared for athletes of all levels, including the Baltimore Orioles and the Johns Hopkins University Varsity teams. Dr. Stein is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. He has been awarded the Frank L. Coulson, Jr. Award for Clinical Excellence. Dr. Stein has completed a research study in comparing Evans and Hintermann lateral column lengthening, as well as contributed to various orthopaedic publications, posters and presentations. Dr. Stein is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Flat Feet, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

"Dr. Tushar Ch. Patel is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery with a concentration on conditions of the cervical spine (neck) with a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery and disc replacement. He has been in practice since 1994 having served as Chief, Section of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Yale University School of Medicine until 2000, then in Northern Virginia until 2017. Dr. Patel's research interests include tissue engineering, bone growth factors, and innovative techniques in spinal surgery. His research efforts have resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications and numerous patents. He has presented extensively both nationally and internationally at the meetings of the leading societies in spinal surgery. He is currently a member of the North American Spine Society, the Cervical Spine research Society and a founding member of the Lumbar Spine Research Society. He has held multiple leadership and committee positions in these societies. His research experience, academic experience, and extensive clinical experience allow him to devise an individualized care plan to allow patients to return as rapidly as possible to a healthy active lifestyle, with surgery as a last resort. He has been recognized as a ""Top Doctor"" six times by the Washingtonian magazine.". Dr. Patel is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

David Romness is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Romness is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Romness is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Weingold is an Orthopedics provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Weingold is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Weingold is currently accepting new patients.

Caleb Yeung is an Orthopedics provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Yeung is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Angiomyoma, Herniated Disk, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Yeung is currently accepting new patients.

Ben Kittredge is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Kittredge is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kittredge is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Shasti is an Orthopedics provider in Springfield, Virginia. Dr. Shasti is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Shasti is currently accepting new patients.

Abdurrahman Kandil is an Orthopedics provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Kandil is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kandil is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Wegner is an Orthopedics provider in Lorton, Virginia. Dr. Wegner is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Scoliosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Wegner is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Engh is an Orthopedics provider in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Engh is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Engh is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Sershon is an Orthopedics provider in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Sershon is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Sershon is currently accepting new patients.