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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The absolute BEST DOCTOR I ever retained
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Personable, knowledgeable, reassuring and caring.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Highly recommended based on results.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I’ve been coming to Dr. O. For ten years. He’s great.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr O'Brien is an amazing surgeon and a loving human being who treats the whole patient with his compassion and empathy.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. O’Brien was very personable, answered my questions and also suggested a book for me to read about the issues I’m having.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. O’Brien answered all my questions and was extremely helpful.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Fantastic Doctor
Delivered me from the cave of pain
Thank you
🙏
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent surgeon! He is very caring and great bed side manner.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. O’Brien was extremely knowledgeable, professional and calming spirit.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-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.
The absolute BEST DOCTOR I ever retained
Personable, knowledgeable, reassuring and caring.
Highly recommended based on results.
I’ve been coming to Dr. O. For ten years. He’s great.
Dr O'Brien is an amazing surgeon and a loving human being who treats the whole patient with his compassion and empathy.
Dr. O’Brien was very personable, answered my questions and also suggested a book for me to read about the issues I’m having.
Dr. O’Brien answered all my questions and was extremely helpful.
Fantastic Doctor Delivered me from the cave of pain Thank you 🙏
Excellent surgeon! He is very caring and great bed side manner.
Dr. O’Brien was extremely knowledgeable, professional and calming spirit.