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Fast, dependable relief from back and neck pain.

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From acute back pain to chronic spine conditions, our orthopedic surgeons--nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report--and our world-renowned neurosurgeons at MedStar Health deliver unparalleled treatment expertise and the highest quality of patient care. Our board-certified spine specialists can evaluate your pain at 12 convenient locations spanning Central Maryland:

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Enjoy more pain-free days with expert spine care.

Back pain is a leading cause of chronic pain, missed work, and disability in the U.S. If neck or back pain interferes with your daily life, do your spine a favor—visit a specialist to help relieve your symptoms.

Our expert specialists - both orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons - work as a team to ensure the best outcome for you.Learn more by listening to our podcast.

  • How a Spine Specialist Can Help

    MedStar Health experts diagnose and treat the full range of spine conditions. We offer minimally invasive, and standard treatments for adults and teens with common and rare diseases that affect the spine, such as:

    • Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Degenerative disc disease
    • Herniated discs
    • Scoliosis
    • Sciatica
    • Stenosis
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Spinal tumors
    • Spinal fractures
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Rheumatoid arthritis

    With advanced imaging—and insights about your symptoms and goals—we can pinpoint the cause of your spine pain and recommend a treatment plan to help you enjoy more pain-free days.

  • Treatment Options

    Most patients find relief from spine pain without surgery. Our experts will discuss all your treatment options—we will personalize your care plan based on your lifestyle, needs, and goals. For maximum pain management, we may recommend a combination of conservative treatments, such as:

    • Injections and nerve blocks
    • Physical therapy
    • Radiofrequency ablation for nerve pain

    MedStar Health spine surgeons are experts in minimally invasive and traditional techniques. If you need surgery, we will help you understand what to expect before, during, and after your procedure. Using leading-edge robotic and image-guided technologies, we offer the full range of spine surgeries, including:

    • Cervical disc replacement.Click here to learn more
    • Discectomy
    • Intradiscal electrothermal therapy
    • Kyphoplasty
    • Laminectomy
    • Vertebroplasty
    • Spinal fusion
    • Spinal deformity surgery
  • Innovative Technology, More Precise Surgery

    High-tech surgical robots and image-guided systems don’t replace surgical expertise, but it does help us give you the most precise outcomes. Using the latest technology, our spine surgeons get a better view of your spine, nerves, and musculature—allowing us to maneuver instruments with more accuracy than ever before.

    Robotic-assisted spine surgery generally requires smaller incisions. In our expert surgeons’ hands, we can avoid disturbing healthy tissues around the spine as we correct what’s causing your symptoms. The results?

    • Shorter hospital stay
    • Faster recovery
    • Lower risk of complications
    • Intradiscal electrothermal therapy
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    To learn more about robotics, watch the video above.

    Our center was among the first in the U.S. to implement the Excelsius3D™ spinal surgery system, which features real-time 3D video technology for surgical pre-mapping. Our specialists also use the precise Airo and ExcelsiusGPS systems for delicate maneuvers, such as robotic navigation and implant placement. Together, these innovations deliver unparalleled precision during surgery.

Looking for relief from spine pain?

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Watch our recent Facebook Live featuring neurosurgeon Dr. Mark Iguchi.

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Hear from our patients.

It's been 3 months after my cervical spine surgery. Dr. Du is a star. He treated me as if I was his most important patient. I had immediate relief following my surgery. I have remained pain free since then. Dr. Du was very thorough and compassionate. He has a great team. I could not be happier!

- PainFree in MD

"I gave Dr. Lemma five stars; I would have given him more if there were more than five stars. I came to him when I thought all hope was lost. He told me that I would be fine after the operation. The spine operation went well, and I am myself again without any complications whatsoever."

- O. Eseruoma

Meet our spine experts.

MedStar Health is home to one of Maryland’s largest fellowship-trained spine teams. We are on the leading-edge of research, educating future spine doctors in the latest data-driven techniques. Our spine experts work closely with specialists throughout MedStar Health—so every patient gets an exceptionally personalized, team-based treatment plan.

Paul Asdourian, MD

Zeena Dorai, MD

Victor Du, MD

Mark Iguchi, MD

Mesfin A. Lemma, MD

Paul McAfee, MD, MBA

Bradley Moatz, MD

Zan Naseer, MD

Charles Schnee, MD

Jugal Shah, MD

Teresa Wojtasiewicz, MD

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410-248-8336,

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