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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Always pleasant and helpful. Ready to provide and explain treatment options
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Patel is a miracle worker. He has saved my quality of life and preserved my mobility for years with his masterful surgical skill. I enjoy good mobility and can walk without pain as a result of his care.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I suggest a lunch buffet
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Explains things clearly and has an excellent bedside manner
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent doctor - cautious, thorough and kind. Good sense of humor too
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Awesome doctor!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
The best.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent doctor. Incredibly well informed.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Patel was gracious, quick and went straight to my problems. He gave me a sense of security, knowing what questions need to be answered
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very nice and amazing doctor. Recently did a Lumbar fusion surgery with him and everything turned out great. On the path of recovery and I really do thank this doctor a lot.
(1 month ago)
Mar-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.
Always pleasant and helpful. Ready to provide and explain treatment options
Dr. Patel is a miracle worker. He has saved my quality of life and preserved my mobility for years with his masterful surgical skill. I enjoy good mobility and can walk without pain as a result of his care.
I suggest a lunch buffet
Explains things clearly and has an excellent bedside manner
Excellent doctor - cautious, thorough and kind. Good sense of humor too
Awesome doctor!
The best.
Excellent doctor. Incredibly well informed.
Dr Patel was gracious, quick and went straight to my problems. He gave me a sense of security, knowing what questions need to be answered
Very nice and amazing doctor. Recently did a Lumbar fusion surgery with him and everything turned out great. On the path of recovery and I really do thank this doctor a lot.