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Christopher Good, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Reston, VA, Reston Hospital Center

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Reston, VA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Spine Surgeon and President, Virginia Spine Institute

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Summary

  • Dr. Good is nationally recognized as a Top Doctor who specializes in the treatment of complex spinal conditions. Dr. Good’s expertise extends to all types of spine care including degenerative conditions, athletic injuries, complex scoliosis surgery and revision surgery to correct failed previous surgery. Dr. Good has dedicated his life to treating people with spinal problems. His path to becoming a spine surgeon started when he was just 10 days old as his father fell from a chairlift and sustained a major spinal injury. Dr. Good truly understands the pain and limitations that patients and families with spinal disease may suffer and he has worked tirelessly to improve the treatments available to his patients.

    Dr. Good has pioneered the use of robotics and navigation in spine surgery, establishing himself as one of the world experts in the field. Dr. Good has performed the first and most advanced robotic spine surgery in the region, including the use of robotics for minimally invasive surgery, scoliosis surgery and Dr. Good also performed the first open robotic sacroiliac joint fusion surgery in North America. Dr. Good serves as the principal investigator and oversees multiple studies advancing the science of robot-guided spine surgery.

    Dr. Good has also pioneered the use of regenerative stem cell therapy for lumbar disc disease, helping many patients with low back pain to improve their quality of life and avoid surgery and he has performed the most intra-discal injections of stem cells in the region. Dr. Good is currently studying the outcomes of his patients and using these outcome studies to improve access to these revolutionary treatments for more people who suffer from back pain. Through his leadership and vast experience, Dr. Good is reshaping the future of spine surgery and his research has helped develop surgical techniques that are proven to improve patient safety, decrease radiation during surgery.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2007 - 2008
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002 - 2007
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2007 - 2014
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor 2018 Castle Connolly Medical Ltd,, 2018
  • Top Doctors Northern Virginia Magazine, 2018
  • Top Doctor Washingtonian Magazine, 2017
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • World’s First Mazor X™ Stealth Edition Surgery Performed By Dr. GoodJanuary 2019

Press Mentions

  • Top 10 Spine Articles This Week — FDA Cautions Wisconsin Stem Cell Clinic, Dr. Eugene Curry Operates on Cowboys' QB & More
    Top 10 Spine Articles This Week — FDA Cautions Wisconsin Stem Cell Clinic, Dr. Eugene Curry Operates on Cowboys' QB & MoreOctober 16th, 2020
  • Medtronic Launches Mazor X Stealth Edition for Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery
    Medtronic Launches Mazor X Stealth Edition for Robotic-Assisted Spine SurgeryJanuary 28th, 2019
  • Medtronic Completes Acquisition of Mazor Robotics
    Medtronic Completes Acquisition of Mazor RoboticsDecember 19th, 2018
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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