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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Knowledgeable, patience, good bed manner
Aug-2025
Very humane yet firm. I would say the best l have ever come across.
Aug-2025
The Greatest Physician and Surgeon
Aug-2025
He's great
Jul-2025
Dr O’Brien listened with concern for my condition and gave me information regarding solutions to my problems.
Jul-2025
Without question Dr O’Brien saved me from a life of chronic and unimaginable pain! He is the very best!
Jul-2025
Very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner.
Jul-2025
Takes time to explain details. And, results of surgery outstanding.
Jul-2025
Attentive to my issues and ordering new MRI for my current physical condition.
Jul-2025
Just wonderful- patient, kind, and easy to talk with. Dr. O’Brien not only answered all of my questions thoroughly but also gave me a great number of treatment options. Definitely 5-star doctor
Jul-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.
Knowledgeable, patience, good bed manner
Very humane yet firm. I would say the best l have ever come across.
The Greatest Physician and Surgeon
He's great
Dr O’Brien listened with concern for my condition and gave me information regarding solutions to my problems.
Without question Dr O’Brien saved me from a life of chronic and unimaginable pain! He is the very best!
Very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner.
Takes time to explain details. And, results of surgery outstanding.
Attentive to my issues and ordering new MRI for my current physical condition.
Just wonderful- patient, kind, and easy to talk with. Dr. O’Brien not only answered all of my questions thoroughly but also gave me a great number of treatment options. Definitely 5-star doctor