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Dr. Joseph O'Brien, MD

Dr. Joseph O'Brien, MD

Age 49 Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery* M
(124) 124 reviews

Telehealth available

Accepting New Patients

About

Dr. Joseph O'Brien, MD works in Arlington, VA as a Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist and has 23 years experience.

They are board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2001. Dr. O'Brien completed a residency at University of Maryland. Dr. O'Brien has has worked on more claims relating to Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. O'Brien has received an average rating of 4.7 from patients and has been reviewed 124 times. They are affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center and Sibley Memorial Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. O'Brien also speaks Spanish. Dr. O'Brien practices at Practice in Arlington, VA and has additional offices in Bethesda, MD.

Education

  • Combined Neurosurgery/Orthopedic Adult Reconstructive Spine Surgery At Johns Hopkins Hospital, Fellowship Hospital — 2007
  • Combined Neurosurgery/Orthopedic Adult Reconstructive Spine Surgery At Johns Hopkins Hospital|Johns Hopkins University / School of Medicine, Fellowship Hospital — 2007
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Fellowship Hospital — 2007
  • University of Maryland, Residency Hospital — 2006
  • University Of Maryland / Shock Trauma, Residency Hospital — 2006
  • University Of Maryland|University Of Maryland / Shock Trauma, Residency Hospital — 2006
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Medical School — 2001
  • Vanderbilt University, Undergraduate School — 1996

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • CoreSource
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Johns Hopkins HealthCare LLC
  • National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
  • Priority Partners
  • UnitedHealthCare

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English, Spanish

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Dr. Joseph O'Brien, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today. See Dr. O'Brien's profile to make an appointment.

Dr. O'Brien accepts telehealth appointments. See Dr. O'Brien's profile to make an appointment.

Dr. O'Brien accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others.

Dr. O'Brien's office is located at 1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 180 Arlington, VA 22205. Find other locations and directions on MedicalNewsToday.

Dr. O'Brien frequently sees patients for Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis. Check Dr. O'Brien's experience on other conditions or procedures on their MedicalNewsToday profile.

Yes, Dr. O'Brien speaks Spanish. See Dr. O'Brien's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. O'Brien has a star rating of 4.7/5 and has been reviewed 124 times.

Dr. O'Brien is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. O'Brien has been practicing as a Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist for 23 years.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Virginia Hospital Center
  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

Locations

  1. Practice

    1. 1
      Infectious Diseases & Medical Associates
      1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 180, Arlington, VA 22205 Directions (301) 530-1010
  1. Practice

    1. 2
      Office
      10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 502, Bethesda, MD 20817 Directions (301) 530-1010

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