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 the best in the field.
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. O is an amazing person! He's also an incredible surgeon.
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Great demeanor and great communicator.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
He is an excellent doctor!!! And an amazing surgeon.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
DR. O'Brien is a great doctor. He needs to do a better job of communicating with patients.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very caring and supportive
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Always a pleasure, the consummate professional with a sense of humor.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. O answered all my questions and asked several appropriate questions of his own. I especially like that he gave me his personal email address to facilitate reaching him with questions.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
He is one of the most compassionate and competent doctor I’ve known. Surgery is his last resort. He talks to you explaining the situation in lay terms.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Gave me hope for some relief
(1 month ago)
Mar-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 the best in the field.
Dr. O is an amazing person! He's also an incredible surgeon.
Great demeanor and great communicator.
He is an excellent doctor!!! And an amazing surgeon.
DR. O'Brien is a great doctor. He needs to do a better job of communicating with patients.
Very caring and supportive
Always a pleasure, the consummate professional with a sense of humor.
Dr. O answered all my questions and asked several appropriate questions of his own. I especially like that he gave me his personal email address to facilitate reaching him with questions.
He is one of the most compassionate and competent doctor I’ve known. Surgery is his last resort. He talks to you explaining the situation in lay terms.
Gave me hope for some relief