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Usman Zahir, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Lansdowne, VA, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

UsmanZahirMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Lansdowne, VA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Endoscopic & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Zahir is a board certified orthopaedic spine surgeon. Dr. Zahir received his bachelor of science in physiology and neurobiology from the University of Maryland, followed by a doctorate in medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery and an additional fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Maryland Medical/Shock Trauma Center.

    Dr. Zahir joined Medstar Orthopaedic Institute in 2012. For five years he served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and was on staff at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and Medstar St. Mary's Hospital. In 2017, he joined HCA Physician Services Group, and was the first surgeon to perform endoscopic spinal procedures in Virginia for spinal stenosis. In 2019, he transitioned to private practice, in Potomac, Maryland. His practice serves patients from MD, DC, and Virginia.
  • What are the benefits of endoscopic spine surgery?

    In this video, Dr. Zahir discusses the benefits of endoscopic spine surgery.

    What is endoscopic spine surgery?

    In this video, Dr. Zahir discusses endoscopic spine surgery and how it differs from traditional spinal procedures.

    What can I expect when I visit a spine specialist the first time

    In this video, Dr. Zahir discusses what you can expect when you visit a spine specialist for the first time.

Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2011
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2012 - 2022
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

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Other Languages

  • Urdu

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