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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I think he’s an incredible doctor and I’m very glad that he worked on my back. Things are going a lot better. Thank you, Dr. O’Brien.
Aug-2025
I underwent disc fusion surgery in 2009 with excellent results, so Dr. O’Brien is the only spine surgeon I trust for future care.
Aug-2025
Excellent surgeon, very good bed side manner, responds fast and effective options, good at explaining...
Aug-2025
Caring very thouragh gives you the best advice for your problems
Aug-2025
Absolutely love Dr O!!!! Has done quite a bit of work on me. Will never go to someone else!!! Thank ya my friend!!!
Aug-2025
After O’Brien is always professional and excellent in his field
Aug-2025
Exceptional doctor.
Aug-2025
Great doctor!
Aug-2025
Thank you Dr. O’Brien for giving me a thorough and understandable assessment of my present spinal condition. I also appreciate the resources you noted for me to pursue in understanding and caring for my situation and for patiently answering my questions.
Aug-2025
Dr. O’Brian has golden hand, I am very pleased from my spinal surgery two month ago, most my problem has been solved, but still have little pain exist which is post surgery pain, and take few month to go away.
Aug-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.
I think he’s an incredible doctor and I’m very glad that he worked on my back. Things are going a lot better. Thank you, Dr. O’Brien.
I underwent disc fusion surgery in 2009 with excellent results, so Dr. O’Brien is the only spine surgeon I trust for future care.
Excellent surgeon, very good bed side manner, responds fast and effective options, good at explaining...
Caring very thouragh gives you the best advice for your problems
Absolutely love Dr O!!!! Has done quite a bit of work on me. Will never go to someone else!!! Thank ya my friend!!!
After O’Brien is always professional and excellent in his field
Exceptional doctor.
Great doctor!
Thank you Dr. O’Brien for giving me a thorough and understandable assessment of my present spinal condition. I also appreciate the resources you noted for me to pursue in understanding and caring for my situation and for patiently answering my questions.
Dr. O’Brian has golden hand, I am very pleased from my spinal surgery two month ago, most my problem has been solved, but still have little pain exist which is post surgery pain, and take few month to go away.