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Dr. Joseph O'Brien, MD
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Overview of Dr. Joseph O'Brien, MD
Dr. Joseph O'Brien, MD is a Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Bethesda, MD. They specialize in Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center, Suburban Hospital and Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. O'Brien, completed a residency at University Of Maryland. Patients rated Dr. O'Brien an average 4.7 star rating.
Dr. O'Brien works at
Dr. O'Brien's Office Locations
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OrthoBethesda10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 506, Bethesda, MD 20817 Directions (301) 486-6000Monday08:00 - 16:30Tuesday08:00 - 16:30Wednesday08:00 - 16:30Thursday08:00 - 16:30Friday08:00 - 16:30SaturdayClosedSundayClosed
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OrthoBethesda1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 180, Arlington, VA 22205 Directions (703) 567-4706Monday08:00 - 16:30Tuesday08:00 - 16:30Wednesday08:00 - 16:30Thursday08:00 - 16:30Friday08:00 - 16:30SaturdayClosedSundayClosed
Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Virginia Hospital Center
- Suburban Hospital
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
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- Aetna
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- Johns Hopkins HealthCare LLC
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About Dr. Joseph O'Brien, MD
- Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- 22 years of experience
- English, Spanish
- 1437109907
Education & Certifications
- Combined Neurosurgery/Orthopedic Adult Reconstructive Spine Surgery At Johns Hopkins Hospital
- University Of Maryland
- George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
- Vanderbilt University
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. O'Brien accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. O'Brien has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. O'Brien works at
Dr. O'Brien has seen patients for Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. O'Brien on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
Dr. O'Brien speaks Spanish.
112 patients have reviewed Dr. O'Brien. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. O'Brien.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. O'Brien, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. O'Brien appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.