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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My meeting with Dr. Patel was very fulfilling. His kind and gentle approach was most appreciated and his full explanation of my spinal issues was complete and revealing. I would recommend him highly to anyone with SPINE issues.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Very professional, knowledgeable, kind and a good listener.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Best doctor ever. Highly professional.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Dr. G.Q. Awesome!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
A consummate professional. Supremely knowledgeable. Warm, engaging, and personal.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
I completely trust Dr. Patel. I have been a patient of his for 10-1/2 years and he is the first person I seek advice from concerning my spine. He is completely straightforward, honest, and explains his findings thoroughly. His surgical skills performing complex spinal surgery are unmatched.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Fast, efficient, knowledgeable, sensitive.Couldn’t ask for better.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
A consummate clinician. Efficient, knowledgeable, personable caring
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Very good and he listens to his patients.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Thank you!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
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.
My meeting with Dr. Patel was very fulfilling. His kind and gentle approach was most appreciated and his full explanation of my spinal issues was complete and revealing. I would recommend him highly to anyone with SPINE issues.
Very professional, knowledgeable, kind and a good listener.
Best doctor ever. Highly professional.
Dr. G.Q. Awesome!
A consummate professional. Supremely knowledgeable. Warm, engaging, and personal.
I completely trust Dr. Patel. I have been a patient of his for 10-1/2 years and he is the first person I seek advice from concerning my spine. He is completely straightforward, honest, and explains his findings thoroughly. His surgical skills performing complex spinal surgery are unmatched.
Fast, efficient, knowledgeable, sensitive.Couldn’t ask for better.
A consummate clinician. Efficient, knowledgeable, personable caring
Very good and he listens to his patients.
Thank you!