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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Long time for an appointment
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Always kind and listens to me. I appreciate his help in answering my questions.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Friendly, patient, answered all my questions
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. O’Brien asked appropriate questions and helped me understand my neck problems. Highly recommend him for care.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Fantastic doctor
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr O’Brien is wonderful. But the wait to see any fix in that office is really long.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Easy to talk to.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent service, very happy with results. Overall great experience.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
He is definitely the best
If I could marry him I would
Dr. O’Brien is incredibly accurate in every sense
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Always courteous, professional, and thorough. My surgery in October went well and my recovery process is complete. Terrific Dr.
(1 week ago)
Jan-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.
Long time for an appointment
Always kind and listens to me. I appreciate his help in answering my questions.
Friendly, patient, answered all my questions
Dr. O’Brien asked appropriate questions and helped me understand my neck problems. Highly recommend him for care.
Fantastic doctor
Dr O’Brien is wonderful. But the wait to see any fix in that office is really long.
Easy to talk to.
Excellent service, very happy with results. Overall great experience.
He is definitely the best If I could marry him I would Dr. O’Brien is incredibly accurate in every sense
Always courteous, professional, and thorough. My surgery in October went well and my recovery process is complete. Terrific Dr.