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Spine (Neck and Back)

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Your spine plays a central role in controlling how your body moves. When it’s affected by injury or disease, it can make everyday activities more difficult and may lead to pain and discomfort in your neck or back.

Your spine is divided into three sections — the cervical spine in the neck, the thoracic spine in the mid-back, and the lumbar spine in the lower back. Together, these regions support your body’s structure, protect the spinal cord, and allow you to bend, twist, stand, and move comfortably throughout the day. Problems affecting any part of the spine can interfere with mobility, cause pain, numbness, or weakness, and impact your overall quality of life. Understanding which part of the spine is affected can help guide the right diagnosis, treatment, and care plan.

Why choose us

Our team of spine specialists are experts in providing the most modern, innovative, and least invasive spinal procedures to restore your function and get you back to doing the things you love. They use the latest surgical techniques and evidence-based approaches to provide advanced care for a wide range of spinal disorders.

We encourage and coordinate non-operative care whenever possible. But when needed, we can perform the full range of spinal surgeries, including outpatient spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, motion-sparing spine surgery, disc replacement, and many other advanced spine procedures. We are also equipped to perform complex revision surgeries when necessary, including spinal fusion and spinal deformity correction.

Working closely with specialists in pain management and physical therapy, our team provides a coordinated treatment program designed to support your recovery. This collaborative approach helps each patient receive personalized care focused on relieving pain, restoring mobility, and achieving the best possible outcome.

Services are located throughout Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Depend on us for expert spine care.

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Washington DC

You don't have to live another day with back or neck pain.

Support services

Whether you’re recovering from surgery or managing a chronic neck or back condition, physical therapy helps you regain confidence in your movement and return to your normal activities safely and comfortably. Your physical therapist will work with your spine specialist to create a personalized plan designed to reduce pain, improve strength, and restore flexibility.

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Our providers

Our doctors are experts in diagnosing and treating a wide range of spinal conditions —from simple to complex.

Patient stories

Our locations

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MedStar Health Orthopedics at Lafayette Centre

1120 20th St NW
Building 1 South
Washington, D.C., 20036

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Annapolis Generals Highway

2114 Generals Highway
Suite 101-B
Annapolis, MD 21401

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Ellicott City

9501 Old Annapolis Road
Dorsey Hall Medical Center
Suite 220
Ellicott City, MD 21042

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Hunt Valley

2 Loveton Circle
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Timonium

2118 Greenspring Dr.
Timonium, MD 21093

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Annapolis Bestgate Road

810 Bestgate Rd.
Suite 310
Annapolis, MD 21401

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Perry Hall

5009 Honeygo Center Dr.
Ste. 210
Perry Hall, MD 21128

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

7503 Surratts Rd.
Clinton, MD 20735

MedStar Health: Spine Center at McLean

1420 Beverly Road
Ste. 210
McLean, VA 22101

MedStar Health: Neuroscience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center
7th Floor
Washington, D.C., 20007

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Chevy Chase

5454 Wisconsin Ave.
Ste. 1225
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Ellicott City

9501 Old Annapolis Road
Ste. 220
Ellicott City, MD 21042

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Frederick

163 Thomas Johnson Drive
Unit E
Frederick, MD 21702

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Kent Island

1630 Main St.
Ste. 208
Chester , MD 21619

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at McLean Beverly Road

1420 Beverly Road
Ste. 200
McLean, VA 22101

703-752-8069

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

9103 Franklin Square Dr.
Suite 301
Rosedale, MD 21237

443-777-6867

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at MedStar Harbor Hospital

2900 S. Hanover St.
1st Floor
Baltimore, MD 21225

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

18109 Prince Philip Dr.
Ste. 300
Olney, MD 20832

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Pikesville

1838 Greene Tree Rd
Ste.245
Pikesville, MD 21208

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Timonium

2118 Greenspring Drive
2nd Fl.
Timonium, MD 21093

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Vienna

8230 Boone Boulevard
Ste. 360
Vienna, VA 22182

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Westminster

412 Malcolm Drive
Ste. 200
Westminster, MD 21157

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Catonsville

4660 Wilkens Avenue
Ste. 100
Baltimore, MD 21229

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Brandywine

13950 Brandywine Road
2nd Floor
Brandywine, MD 20613

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Chevy Chase

5454 Wisconsin Ave.
11th Floor
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Frederick

163 Thomas Johnson Drive
1st floor
Ste E
Frederick, MD 21702

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Leisure World

3305 North Leisure World Blvd.
Silver Spring, MD 20903

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Leonardtown

23503 Hollywood Road
Suite 101
Leonardtown, MD 20650

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Lorton

9455 Lorton Market Street
Suite 200
Lorton, VA 22079

MedStar Health Orthopedics at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Surgery Center

9101 Franklin Square Dr.
Medical Arts Bldg.
Ste. 200
Baltimore, MD 21237

MedStar Health Orthopedics at MedStar Harbor Hospital

2900 South Hanover St.
Baltimore, MD 21225

MedStar Health Orthopedics at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

18109 Prince Philip Drive
Suite 325
Olney, MD 20832

MedStar Health Orthopedics at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

106 Irving Street NW
Physician's Office Building, North
Ste. 5000
Washington, DC 20010

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Mitchellville

12158 Central Avenue
Mitchellville, MD 20721

MedStar Health: Orthopedics at Reisterstown

116 Westminster Pike
Ste 102
Reisterstown, MD 21136

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Bel Air

12 MedStar Blvd.
3rd Floor
Bel Air, MD 21015

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Westminster

412 Malcolm Dr.
Ste. 200
Westminster, MD 21157

MedStar Health Orthopedics at Wheaton

11915 Georgia Ave.
Wheaton, MD 20902

MedStar Health: Spine Center at Chevy Chase

5454 Wisconsin Ave.
Barlow Bldg.
11th Floor
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

301-215-4470

MedStar Health Spine Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

3333 North Calvert St.
Johnston Professional Building
Ste. 655
Baltimore, MD 21218