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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Extremely professional and friendly. Took time to listen and address all our concerns. He quickly assessed the problems and articulated how he would move forward. We left feeling confident and appreciative of his skill.
May-2025
Listens. Does not rush. Spends the time needed to review scans, explain what he sees, and discuss next steps. Engaging manner.
May-2025
Wonderful surgeon. Easy to talk to
May-2025
Great man. Very caring and personable. Makes you feel better after talking to him. Like his PA as well
May-2025
He is such a caring physician. Very unusual for a surgeon. Trust him explicitly.
May-2025
Dr O’Brien is very knowledgeable, professional and personable. If it hadn’t been for him I could have ended up paralyzed or worse. I owe him my life.
May-2025
The Best, period.
May-2025
Exceptional!
May-2025
I had my first appointment with Dr. Joseph R. O’Brien recently and was thoroughly impressed. He took the time to listen to my concerns, explain everything clearly, and made me feel at ease. It’s rare to find a physician who combines expertise, compassion, and excellent communication so seamlessly. I left feeling confident about my next steps and truly cared for. Highly recommend!
May-2025
The waiting period was long, but Dr. And staff was great
May-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.
Extremely professional and friendly. Took time to listen and address all our concerns. He quickly assessed the problems and articulated how he would move forward. We left feeling confident and appreciative of his skill.
Listens. Does not rush. Spends the time needed to review scans, explain what he sees, and discuss next steps. Engaging manner.
Wonderful surgeon. Easy to talk to
Great man. Very caring and personable. Makes you feel better after talking to him. Like his PA as well
He is such a caring physician. Very unusual for a surgeon. Trust him explicitly.
Dr O’Brien is very knowledgeable, professional and personable. If it hadn’t been for him I could have ended up paralyzed or worse. I owe him my life.
The Best, period.
Exceptional!
I had my first appointment with Dr. Joseph R. O’Brien recently and was thoroughly impressed. He took the time to listen to my concerns, explain everything clearly, and made me feel at ease. It’s rare to find a physician who combines expertise, compassion, and excellent communication so seamlessly. I left feeling confident about my next steps and truly cared for. Highly recommend!
The waiting period was long, but Dr. And staff was great