Dr. James Ecklund, MD
Dr. James Ecklund, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fairfax, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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8081 Innovation Park Dr Ste 900900 Fairfax, VA 22031Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ecklund
3.8
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| 2 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 Star | 25% | 25% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ecklund to family and friends is 3.75 out of 5
About Me
biography
James Ecklund, MD, FACS, is the President, Inova Neuroscience services line and Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurosciences, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.Since joining Inova in 2007, Dr. Ecklund served in a variety of roles...read more
Neurosurgery
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1993Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1988Uniformed Services University
Medical School, 1987
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 42
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsCranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
83%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family18% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean12% higher than the national average
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Compare Dr. Ecklund with our nearby Neurosurgeons at Reston Hospital Center.
Make an appointment at Reston Hospital Center today at
(703) 923-8975.
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