Robert Bryan Mason, MD| Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery | MedStar Health
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Robert Bryan Mason

Robert Bryan Mason, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (731 reviews)

Specialties: Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

Languages: English

877-723-2336

About me

Robert Bryan Mason, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who performs surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

As a member of the MedStar neurosurgery team, Dr. Mason performs brain and spinal surgeries on patients of all ages, but primarily adults. He came to MedStar Georgetown in 2008 from private practice in Minneapolis. Previously, he was at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., where he was chief of Neurosurgery.

Dr. Mason is a navy veteran who flew F-14s and served as a flight instructor before pursuing a medical career. Working with the intricacies of the brain and spine drew him to his specialty, and the opportunity to perform surgery on a wide variety of cases led him to MedStar Georgetown.

Dr. Mason still holds multiple pilots licenses and is a scuba instructor. In his free time, he also stays active running up to 150 miles a month, scuba diving and snow skiing.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Tumor
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Cerebral Internal Carotid Artery Ophthalmic Segment Aneurysm Coiling
  • Cervical Myelopathy Surgery
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Posterior Fossa Craniotomy
  • Scoliosis
  • Spine Tumor Surgery
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Aneurysm
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Brain And Central Nervous System
  • Benign Tumor
  • Blindness And Low Vision
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Disorders
  • Brain Tumor
  • Bursopathy
  • Carotid Stenosis
  • Cerebrovascular Diseases
  • Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
  • Congenital Hydrocephalus
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Deforming Dorsopathies
  • Dorsalgia
  • Dorsopathies
  • Epilepsy
  • Head Injury
  • Hemangioma
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Inflammatory Spondylopathies
  • Intervertebral Disc Disorders
  • Intraspinal Granuloma
  • Kyphosis
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Endocrine Glands
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Meninges
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Spinal Cord
  • Meningioma
  • Meningitis
  • Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
  • Nervous System Disorders
  • Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Omphalocele
  • Paralytic Syndrome
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Scoliosis
  • Secondary Malignant Neoplasm Of Brain
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Cord Diseases
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spine Tumor
  • Spondylopathies
  • Vascular Malformations Of The Brain
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Procedures I perform

  • Bifrontal Craniectomy
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Cerebellar Hemorrhage Evacuation
  • Cerebral Angioplasty
  • Cerebral Internal Carotid Artery Ophthalmic Segment Aneurysm Coiling
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Revision
  • Cervical Corpectomy
  • Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Cervical Laminectomy
  • Cervical Myelopathy Surgery
  • Cervical Nerve Release
  • Cervical Spinal Cord Release
  • Cervical Vertebra Reposition
  • Cervical Vertebral Disc Excision
  • Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
  • Cranial Nerve Neurostimulator Electrode Array And Pulse Generator Implantation
  • Craniectomy For Hematoma Evacuation
  • Craniectomy For Meningioma
  • Cranioplasty
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Dura Mater Supplement
  • Excision Of Cerebral Ventricle
  • Interbody Biomechanical Device Insertion
  • Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring
  • Lumboperitoneal Shunt
  • Occlusion Intracranial Artery
  • Open Brain Release
  • Open Cerebellum Release
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Parotid Biopsy
  • Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
  • Posterior Fossa Craniotomy
  • Resection Of Thoracic Vertebral Disc
  • Sacral Nerve Release
  • Spinal Disc Replacement
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Reconstruction Surgery
  • Spine Tumor Surgery
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy For Brain Tumors
  • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
  • Subclavian Artery Extirpation
  • Thoracic Aorta To Carotid Artery Bypass With Synthetic Substitute
  • Thoracic Laminectomy
  • Upper Artery Synthetic Substitute Removal
  • Venous Access Device Removal
  • Vertebral Corpectomy
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 7th Fl Dept Neurology
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-8525
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Fax 877-245-1499

5454 Wisconsin Ave
Ste 1100
Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

301-856-2323
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Fax 855-385-5335

18109 Prince Philip Dr
Ste 300
Olney, MD, 20832

301-570-8554
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miles away

Fax 301-570-8556

110 Irving St NW
G019
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-5026
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miles away

Fax 202-877-5551

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (1998)

Residency: National Naval Medical Center (1997)

Internship: National Naval Medical Center (1991)

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (1990)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Jun 30, 2026

    Dr Mason is very good and thoughtful provider who always listen to my concerns at all times and he is caring and compassionate.

  • Apr 20, 2026

    Dr Mason is thorough, always listens and explains all options or solutions

  • Apr 17, 2026

    A doctor one can trust