Radiculopathy near Sterling, VA

Care Philosophy: Dr. Haines' background, reinforced by his clinical experience and treatment philosophy, positions him to provide progressive non-operative and operative treatment solutions to get patients back to a pain-free lifestyle more quickly. He works collaboratively with pain management specialists and physical therapists to provide the most comprehensive treatment plans and improved post-operative rehabilitation pathways. During the initial patient consultation, Dr. Haines intently listens and learns the in-depth history of a patient's pain and impairment as well as their goals for recovery. This information, paired with a detailed physical exam and appropriate imaging studies, allows him to present and explain diagnoses and tailored treatment options. Dr. Haines works collaboratively with the patient to devise the most successful treatment plan to get patients back to a pain-free lifestyle!

Biography: Dr. Thomas Mazahery grew up in Northern Virginia and wanted to return to the area after his Fellowship to begin his orthopaedic practice. Dr. Mazahery graduated with a BA in Biology from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He then completed a general surgery internship and an orthopaedic surgery residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, Dr. Mazahery completed a spine fellowship with the renowned surgeon Dr. Henry Bohlman at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. As a spine specialist, Dr. Mazahery enjoys helping his patients return to normal function and resume their active lifestyles. He is especially fascinated by degenerative spine conditions, cervical spine pathology, and research related to improving spine surgery and technology. Having participated in extensive training for cervical spine conditions, Dr. Mazahery's special interests also include motion sparing technology, minimally invasive techniques, deformity correction, microsurgery, and the operative and non-operative care of the entire spine. Active in many professional leadership roles, Dr. Mazahery has been the recipient of several research grants and has presented his research at national and international meetings. He is presently a participant in the AOA Emerging Leaders Program, a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. In his leisure time, Dr. Mazahery enjoys running. To date, he has completed five marathons.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Schuler founded Virginia Spine Institute in 1992 to advance the development of contemporary neurological and orthopaedic spinal surgery. For nearly 25 years, Virginia Spine Institute has dramatically improved the lives of over 50,000 people suffering from back and/or neck pain. He is recognized as a national leader in the treatment of cervical and lumbar spine disorders and named among the 100 Best Spine Surgeons and Specialists in America. Over the past two decades, he has grown this award-winning spinal health care practice into the largest multidisciplinary spine center in the region. Since 1993, he has been the spine consultant to the Washington Redskins. In 2002, Dr. Schuler founded the Spinal Research Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to improve spinal health care through research, education, and patient advocacy.