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Joseph O'Brien, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Bethesda, MD

JosephRaymondO'BrienMDMPH

Orthopaedic Surgery Bethesda, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Overview of Dr. O'Brien

Dr. Joseph O'Brien is an orthopedic surgeon in Bethesda, MD and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Sibley Memorial Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Suburban Hospital, and Virginia Hospital Center. He received his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and has been in practice 16 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in orthopedic spine surgery and is experienced in minimally invasive spine surgery, discectomy, spinal fusion surgery, facet syndrome, and healthcare outcomes research.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2006 - 2007
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2006
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2001
  • Emory University School of Public Health
    Emory University School of Public HealthMPH, 1997
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityB.A., Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2007 - 2024
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 1st place research award Washington Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, 2010
  • Resident research award Clinical Orthopaedic Society, 2008
  • Emerging Leader American Orthopaedic Association, 2007
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Biomechanical Evaluation of S2 Alar Iliac Screws: the Effect of Length and Quad-Cortical Purchase as Compared to Iliac Fixation  
    O'Brien, JR. Yu, WD. Kaufman, BE. Bucklen, B. Salloum, K. Khalil. Gudipally, M., Spine, 9/15/2013
  • Recent Advances in the Prevention and Management of Complications Associated with Routine Lumbar Spine Surgery  
    Jenis, L. G., Hsu, W. K., O'Brien, JR., & Whang, P. G., the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, 1/1/2013
  • "Anatomical feasibility of C-2 pedicle screw fixation: the effect of variable angle interpolation of axial CT scans: Clinical article"  
    Burke, L. M., Yu, W. D., Ho, A., Wagner, T., & O'Brien, J. R., Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, 1/1/2013
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Anthem HealthKeepers HMO/POS
    Anthem KeyCare PPO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CareFirst BCBS Maryland POS
    CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage
    CareFirst BlueChoice Network POS
    CareFirst BluePreferred PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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