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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Great care from Dr. Patel. Always.
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
The best!
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
Thorough workup; clear explanations.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
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.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Patel recently performed surgery on my back and did an excellent job. He has also done surgery on my husband. We would never let anyone else do spine surgery for us. He is the best.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Listens and cares!
I was VERY impressed!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
He’s very kind and took his time.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
I would like to express my appreciation for the excellent care I received during my recent visit. Dr. Patel was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain my condition and treatment options in a way that was to understand.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Tushar Patel, who performed my ACDF surgery in February 2026. Three months later, I felt fortunate to have received such top-notch care during office visits and post-op hospital stay. Dr. Patel provided outstanding patient education through videos and articles, and I appreciated the opportunity to study and prepare before surgery. Naturally, I was nervous when he explained that surgery was the best option for my condition. However, his calm demeanor, confidence, and wisdom immediately reassured me. Even without a lengthy explanation, I trusted his judgment completely and decided to move forward with the operation without hesitation. I was especially impressed by his surgical skill. I often tell my friends that he has Russian composer “Rachmaninoff’s hands”—remarkably precise and gifted. Considering the complexity and risk involved in spinal surgery, I was amazed that the incision was only about one inch long.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr Patel and his staff exceeds all expectations. Went through back surgery and he and his team guided me through it. Highly recommend Dr Patel.
(1 month ago)
May-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.
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.
Dr. Patel recently performed surgery on my back and did an excellent job. He has also done surgery on my husband. We would never let anyone else do spine surgery for us. He is the best.
Listens and cares! I was VERY impressed!
He’s very kind and took his time.
I would like to express my appreciation for the excellent care I received during my recent visit. Dr. Patel was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain my condition and treatment options in a way that was to understand.
Dr. Tushar Patel, who performed my ACDF surgery in February 2026. Three months later, I felt fortunate to have received such top-notch care during office visits and post-op hospital stay. Dr. Patel provided outstanding patient education through videos and articles, and I appreciated the opportunity to study and prepare before surgery. Naturally, I was nervous when he explained that surgery was the best option for my condition. However, his calm demeanor, confidence, and wisdom immediately reassured me. Even without a lengthy explanation, I trusted his judgment completely and decided to move forward with the operation without hesitation. I was especially impressed by his surgical skill. I often tell my friends that he has Russian composer “Rachmaninoff’s hands”—remarkably precise and gifted. Considering the complexity and risk involved in spinal surgery, I was amazed that the incision was only about one inch long.
Dr Patel and his staff exceeds all expectations. Went through back surgery and he and his team guided me through it. Highly recommend Dr Patel.