Dr. Tushar Patel, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon with advanced expertise in complex cervical and lumbar spinal disorders, minimally invasive surgery, and disc replacement. He was Chief of Spine Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine until 2000. His research interests include tissue engineering and innovative spinal surgery techniques.
Dr. Tushar Patel, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon with advanced expertise in complex cervical and lumbar spinal disorders, minimally invasive surgery, and disc replacement. He was Chief of Spine Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine until 2000. His research interests include tissue engineering and innovative spinal surgery techniques.
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Absolutely fantastic experience. He was excellent, as always and immensely helpful.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
He is superb, professionally and as human being.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Patel’s expert diagnoses,advice and surgical skills have solved urgent problems for both me and my wife in the most efficient way possible.
The best orthopedic surgeon in this area. He carefully explains all the issues, he is a superior diagnostician who was the only surgeon of seven who correctly diagnosed my rare cervical spine issue, and did an outstanding surgery on me.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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District Orthopaedics
5454 Wisconsin Ave #1000 Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Dr. Tushar Patel, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon with advanced expertise in the treatment of complex cervical and lumbar spinal disorders and a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery and disc replacement.
He has been in practice since 1994 and served as Chief of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Yale University School of Medicine until 2000 before treating patients in Northern Virginia until 2017.
Dr. Patel’s research interests include tissue engineering, bone growth factors, and innovative techniques in spinal surgery, and his efforts have led to multiple peer-reviewed publications and numerous patents. He is currently a member of the North American Spine Society, the Cervical Spine Research Society, and a founding member of the Lumbar Spine Research Society. Dr. Patel's research, academic, and extensive clinical experience allow him to collaboratively develop individualized care plans to allow patients to return as rapidly as possible to a healthy, active lifestyle, with surgery as a last resort.
Absolutely fantastic experience. He was excellent, as always and immensely helpful.
He is superb, professionally and as human being.
Dr Patel’s expert diagnoses,advice and surgical skills have solved urgent problems for both me and my wife in the most efficient way possible.
honest and very professional and cool dude
Beyond outstanding!
Clear communicator, highly competent, efficient office visit. Nice person.
Great care from Dr. Patel. Always.
The best!
Thorough workup; clear explanations.
The best orthopedic surgeon in this area. He carefully explains all the issues, he is a superior diagnostician who was the only surgeon of seven who correctly diagnosed my rare cervical spine issue, and did an outstanding surgery on me.