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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Dr Sethi was prompt, attentive, kind, and competent. He was clearly well-informed and practiced in determining the cause of my alarming symptoms, as well as effective at communicating these to patients in a non-condescending manner. I felt 10x better after seeing him despite the pain of my symptoms.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Amazing Doctor understands the patient
(1 week ago)
May-2026
So kind .
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very helpful, very patient, very nice. Old-time service.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Sethi was very thorough and explained things clearly, effectively, and with charm. I definitely felt better about my options after my visit.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Sethi answered all my questions on my follow-up visit. He performed my surgery and did a great job in getting me out of severe back pain.
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Sethi was personable and very informative.
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
I had high hopes about seeing him and was extremely disappointed. I was waiting for him for over 30 minutes and was only given 10 minutes of his time and c walked out of there without any explanation of why this lower back condition worsened after my auto injury. His solution: Yoga (?!) for a damaged L4,L5? I must note that that was only recommended when I declined a cortisone shot - I am there to get an explanation of why my back started to hurt after my injury and a cure, not a band-aid as we all know cortisone is merely temporary relief. I should have waited another month to see Dr. O'Brian. Lesson learned.
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
He spent so little time with me, I can’t really rate him. I wish he would have given me options, I wish I could have had time to ask questions, I wish he would have been a little more friendly.
I might have to call him with the questions that I didn’t ask, I hope that he will reply.
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
Professional knowledgeable and clear explanation of issues
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.
Dr Sethi was prompt, attentive, kind, and competent. He was clearly well-informed and practiced in determining the cause of my alarming symptoms, as well as effective at communicating these to patients in a non-condescending manner. I felt 10x better after seeing him despite the pain of my symptoms.
Amazing Doctor understands the patient
So kind .
Very helpful, very patient, very nice. Old-time service.
Dr. Sethi was very thorough and explained things clearly, effectively, and with charm. I definitely felt better about my options after my visit.
Dr Sethi answered all my questions on my follow-up visit. He performed my surgery and did a great job in getting me out of severe back pain.
Dr Sethi was personable and very informative.
I had high hopes about seeing him and was extremely disappointed. I was waiting for him for over 30 minutes and was only given 10 minutes of his time and c walked out of there without any explanation of why this lower back condition worsened after my auto injury. His solution: Yoga (?!) for a damaged L4,L5? I must note that that was only recommended when I declined a cortisone shot - I am there to get an explanation of why my back started to hurt after my injury and a cure, not a band-aid as we all know cortisone is merely temporary relief. I should have waited another month to see Dr. O'Brian. Lesson learned.
He spent so little time with me, I can’t really rate him. I wish he would have given me options, I wish I could have had time to ask questions, I wish he would have been a little more friendly. I might have to call him with the questions that I didn’t ask, I hope that he will reply.
Professional knowledgeable and clear explanation of issues