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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Excellent!
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
A great surgeon or lessons to patients and suggest alternatives for improving activity.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
I was provided information, given options, and action was taken.
Friendly, concise, efficient.
I am feeling immediate relief.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Incredible professional with outstanding memory for details. Bettye Zablotny Brake
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Fantastic!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very knowledgeable, kind and compassionate! He helped me a lot. Well I said to him, "you saved my life" because I didn't have one before the fusion. Now I do! Thank you!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr O‘Brien has great insight from
X-rays and the report of his PA when he meets his patients. He is clear, thorough in questioning and involves his patients in their medical decisions.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He is the best!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. O'Brien is the most compassionate talented surgeon I have ever met in my 74 years. He really listens to the patient and the family working concerning the patient's total care. His team, starting with his appointment staff, do everything they can to get you into see Dr. O'Brien as soon as possible. My husband and I recommend Dr O'Brien with the HIGHEST stars possible.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Pragmatic, engaging, focused, solution driven, good bedside manner, willing to take on difficult cases.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
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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.
Excellent!
A great surgeon or lessons to patients and suggest alternatives for improving activity.
I was provided information, given options, and action was taken. Friendly, concise, efficient. I am feeling immediate relief.
Incredible professional with outstanding memory for details. Bettye Zablotny Brake
Fantastic!
Very knowledgeable, kind and compassionate! He helped me a lot. Well I said to him, "you saved my life" because I didn't have one before the fusion. Now I do! Thank you!
Dr O‘Brien has great insight from X-rays and the report of his PA when he meets his patients. He is clear, thorough in questioning and involves his patients in their medical decisions.
He is the best!
Dr. O'Brien is the most compassionate talented surgeon I have ever met in my 74 years. He really listens to the patient and the family working concerning the patient's total care. His team, starting with his appointment staff, do everything they can to get you into see Dr. O'Brien as soon as possible. My husband and I recommend Dr O'Brien with the HIGHEST stars possible.
Pragmatic, engaging, focused, solution driven, good bedside manner, willing to take on difficult cases.