Dr. Navin Sethi grew up locally and went to the University of Virginia and then to medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the top-ranked Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Sethi then went on to complete a fellowship in spine surgery at the internationally known Emory Spine Center in Atlanta.
Dr. Navin Sethi grew up locally and went to the University of Virginia and then to medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the top-ranked Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Sethi then went on to complete a fellowship in spine surgery at the internationally known Emory Spine Center in Atlanta.
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Wonderful Dr! Very knowledgeable and thorough.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Surprised at brevity of the appt. Some of my spinal disks are compressed. He said to take medication. I assume disks are compressed because of age? I don’t know because he didn’t say. Grumpy because he could have been more forthcoming and offered more information. He didn’t
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Knew what Monroe was immediately and explained the problem
Well. .
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Just excellent. He is a doctors doctor. He is prompt; smart; and extremely skilled. He has excellent bed-side manner and follows up very promptly. Recommend to anyone. Best of the best!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He’s great, highly recommend!
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
I like when he first walked in the office with a smile on his face he made me feel welcome. He listened to me and I was pleased with his services he offered me
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Very clear and to the point. On time and direct.
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Found him to be dismissive, disinterested and arrogant. Very disappointed with my first experience with him.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
It was nice talking to him about my situation, very helpful.
Dr. Navin Sethi grew up locally and went to the University of Virginia and then to medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the top-ranked Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Sethi then went on to complete a fellowship in spine surgery at the internationally known Emory Spine Center in Atlanta.
As a specialist in minimally invasive and outpatient spine surgeries, Dr. Sethi has lectured both nationally and internationally on topics related to the spine and has had surgeons from all over the world watching him in the operating room. He has written numerous articles and given multiple presentations to the attendees at the prestigious American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Northern American Spine Society, and Cervical Spine Research Society meetings, among others.
He has been named one of the 50 best spine surgeons in America by Becker’s Healthcare Magazine and has been voted both a Washingtonian Magazine and Bethesda Magazine Top Doc. In his spare time, he works with the Make a Wish Foundation and a local food bank and has been recognized by the Governor of Maryland for his volunteer efforts.
Wonderful Dr! Very knowledgeable and thorough.
Surprised at brevity of the appt. Some of my spinal disks are compressed. He said to take medication. I assume disks are compressed because of age? I don’t know because he didn’t say. Grumpy because he could have been more forthcoming and offered more information. He didn’t
Knew what Monroe was immediately and explained the problem Well. .
Just excellent. He is a doctors doctor. He is prompt; smart; and extremely skilled. He has excellent bed-side manner and follows up very promptly. Recommend to anyone. Best of the best!
He’s great, highly recommend!
I like when he first walked in the office with a smile on his face he made me feel welcome. He listened to me and I was pleased with his services he offered me
Very clear and to the point. On time and direct.
Found him to be dismissive, disinterested and arrogant. Very disappointed with my first experience with him.
It was nice talking to him about my situation, very helpful.
Very helpful, knowledgeable and kind