Dr. Joseph R. O'Brien is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. O'Brien specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and revision of failed spine surgery.
Dr. Joseph R. O'Brien is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. O'Brien specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and revision of failed spine surgery.
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Wonderful. Will be able to reduce my pain by up to 80% with surgery. No other surgeon could. I am thrilled and grateful
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Very professional.
A good listener and explainer.
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
He is my hero
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
He is an excellent, highly professional, and very helpful doctor who treats patients with great respect.
I strongly recommend him to everyone, as he always gives each patient the time and attention they deserve.
Ali
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Absolutely the best
Great service and good looking 👀
Love the appointment
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Compassionate , reassuring and professional . My final visit after spine surgery. I am very pleased that Dr. O’Brien was my surgeon.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
O/V we t extremely well.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very professional and very knowledgeable!!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very charming
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
I continue so very grateful for Dr. O’Brien’s transformative minimally invasive back surgery two years ago—from continuous pain to no pain! ❤️🙏🏼
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
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Virginia Hospital Center
1635 N. George Mason Drive #180 Arlington, VA 22205
Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. O’Brien specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and revision of failed spine surgery. A graduate of Vanderbilt University and the George Washington School of Medicine, Dr. O’Brien completed his training at the Johns Hopkins University Medical Center with a fellowship in spinal reconstructive surgery. Dr. O’Brien has previously served as an associate professor for Orthopaedic Surgery & Neurological Surgery and the Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at the George Washington University.
Wonderful. Will be able to reduce my pain by up to 80% with surgery. No other surgeon could. I am thrilled and grateful
Very professional. A good listener and explainer.
He is my hero
He is an excellent, highly professional, and very helpful doctor who treats patients with great respect. I strongly recommend him to everyone, as he always gives each patient the time and attention they deserve. Ali
Absolutely the best Great service and good looking 👀 Love the appointment
Compassionate , reassuring and professional . My final visit after spine surgery. I am very pleased that Dr. O’Brien was my surgeon.
O/V we t extremely well.
Very professional and very knowledgeable!!
Very charming
I continue so very grateful for Dr. O’Brien’s transformative minimally invasive back surgery two years ago—from continuous pain to no pain! ❤️🙏🏼