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Dr. James Underwood, MD

Dr. James Underwood, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*

Dr. James Underwood, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Sterling, VA. He is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 5 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Friday

8 am
to
4:30 pm
21475 Ridgetop Cir
Sterling, VA 20166

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Underwood specializes in the areas of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Underwood's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Underwood

5.0
7 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Exceptional patient interaction
This was the first time I was treated by Dr. Underwood. He had thoroughly reviewed my record from previous office visits, had a keen sense of my condition, reviewed several options with me and provided me with a quick and satisfactory resolution!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 12, 2025
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Dr Underwood is a non-surgical back specialist.
Dr Underwood is kind, patient, knowledgeable and very encouraging. Even though he’s not a surgeon, he included surgery as one of my options. Zero pressure for any of the options and a very reasonable approach to a timeline for progress. I appreciated his reasonable approach. Go to him for your troubles of the spine.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 07, 2025
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Listens to concerns and explains everything well. Very professional. He is pleasant.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 14, 2025
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Dr Underwood came in to meet me and explained the procedure. He was very easy to talk to and very thorough. Concerned that all my questions were answered
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 15, 2025
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About Me

care philosophy

Our goal is to ensure your entire body can carry you actively and pain-free into the future! To do so, we have created a continuum of care model that serves our patients from their very first symptoms to full recovery in a modern, monitored, integrated...read more

biography

Dr. J. Austin Underwood specializes in sports medicine, nerve testing and rehabilitation medicine. After graduating from medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University's...read more
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Sports Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • John Peter Smith Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2022
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health/mcv

    Residency Hospital, 2021
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health/mcv

    Internship Hospital, 2018
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Reston Hospital Center

    1850 Town Center Pkwy
    Reston, VA 20190
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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