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Dr. Joseph O'Brien, MD

Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
4.7 (112)
Map Pin Small Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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 OrthoBethesda in Bethesda, MD with other offices in Arlington, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. O'Brien's Office Locations

  1. 1
    OrthoBethesda
    10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 506, Bethesda, MD 20817 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 486-6000
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    OrthoBethesda
    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 180, Arlington, VA 22205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 567-4706
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Virginia Hospital Center
  • Suburban Hospital
  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

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    4.7
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    About Dr. Joseph O'Brien, MD

    Specialties
    • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1437109907
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Combined Neurosurgery/Orthopedic Adult Reconstructive Spine Surgery At Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Maryland
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Vanderbilt University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Joseph O'Brien, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. O'Brien is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. O'Brien has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    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.

    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.

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