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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Dr. O'Brien is a caring surgeon
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Wonderful bedside manner! Extremely knowledgeable and put me at ease.
Provided great explanations and suggestions for my siatica
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
I’m getting better, slowly.
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
Amazing surgeon. He fixed my back after another surgeon failed to do so. I am forever grateful. He gave me back my life. He's a kind, surgeon, very attentive and available to respond to any questions or concerns you might have. I will and do reccomend him to anyone asking for a referral to a great spine surgeon. I am forever grateful for having him attend to my surgical needs.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent doctor. Very thorough and super cool in explaining. Thank you.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr O‘Brien is to be acknowledged for his expertise above all!! He takes time to discuss my issues and present wayS to address them! I’m so grateful!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
I always feel that Dr. O'Brien shows concerns for any issues I have and I have received wonderful care from him.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Waited for over a hour from the time my appointment was scheduled. 10:15 apt seen by doctor 11:30. My visit with the doctor was five minutes or less very rushed and transactional.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Hus usual calm and informative manner offerd options fot further care!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-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.
Dr. O'Brien is a caring surgeon
Wonderful bedside manner! Extremely knowledgeable and put me at ease. Provided great explanations and suggestions for my siatica
I’m getting better, slowly.
Amazing surgeon. He fixed my back after another surgeon failed to do so. I am forever grateful. He gave me back my life. He's a kind, surgeon, very attentive and available to respond to any questions or concerns you might have. I will and do reccomend him to anyone asking for a referral to a great spine surgeon. I am forever grateful for having him attend to my surgical needs.
Excellent doctor. Very thorough and super cool in explaining. Thank you.
Dr O‘Brien is to be acknowledged for his expertise above all!! He takes time to discuss my issues and present wayS to address them! I’m so grateful!
I always feel that Dr. O'Brien shows concerns for any issues I have and I have received wonderful care from him.
Waited for over a hour from the time my appointment was scheduled. 10:15 apt seen by doctor 11:30. My visit with the doctor was five minutes or less very rushed and transactional.
Excellent
Hus usual calm and informative manner offerd options fot further care!