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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A very fine human he listens and he sees you...
Sep-2025
The best!
Sep-2025
Very personable and good to talk to. Seems to of very knowledgeable and explained things. Good sense of humor
Sep-2025
Simply the best!
Sep-2025
Excellent knowledge and bedside manner
Sep-2025
Wonderful bedside manner and so kind in answering my many questions.
Sep-2025
One of the BEST surgeons period. Dr. O’Brien listens carefully, offers options, conservative, well connected in medical field.
Aug-2025
Extraordinarily kind,thorough, patient, and knowledgeable!
Aug-2025
Dr. O’Brien listened to my issues, requested an MRI and CT scan to completed in the same day, and will be coordinating next steps.
Aug-2025
During my first visit, Dr. O'Brien immediately diagnosed my issue & recommended prompt corrective action. Surgery was scheduled & all preops were timely done; keeping me abreast throughout the entire process! Within weeks surgery performed, excruciating cervical spine pain resolved & healing on target. Much thanks and appreciation for Dr. O'Brien's professional expertise and caring spirit!
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.
A very fine human he listens and he sees you...
The best!
Very personable and good to talk to. Seems to of very knowledgeable and explained things. Good sense of humor
Simply the best!
Excellent knowledge and bedside manner
Wonderful bedside manner and so kind in answering my many questions.
One of the BEST surgeons period. Dr. O’Brien listens carefully, offers options, conservative, well connected in medical field.
Extraordinarily kind,thorough, patient, and knowledgeable!
Dr. O’Brien listened to my issues, requested an MRI and CT scan to completed in the same day, and will be coordinating next steps.
During my first visit, Dr. O'Brien immediately diagnosed my issue & recommended prompt corrective action. Surgery was scheduled & all preops were timely done; keeping me abreast throughout the entire process! Within weeks surgery performed, excruciating cervical spine pain resolved & healing on target. Much thanks and appreciation for Dr. O'Brien's professional expertise and caring spirit!