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Dr. Dhruv Pateder specializes in Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Town Center Orthopaedics in Ashburn, Centreville, and Reston. Dr. Pateder specializes in all aspects of spinal surgery, ranging from complex scoliosis surgery to newer, muscle-sparing, minimally invasive procedures, disc replacement, and robotic procedures. Dual-trained in both neurosurgery and orthopaedic spinal surgery, he is proud to provide personalized care to patients at Town Center Orthopaedics.

Dr. Pateder completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, followed by a combined neurosurgery and orthopaedic spine surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. After completing his fellowship, he worked as an attending spine surgeon at the world-renowned Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, CO. There, he cared for many professional athletes and members of the U.S. Ski Team.

He has done extensive research in the field of spine surgery, particularly in the treatment of scoliosis. Dr. Pateder’s work has been presented at multiple national and international meetings, and his research has resulted in the publication of numerous scientific articles and book chapters. He has won multiple awards for both his clinical work and his research.

Dr. Pateder has also served as an instructor for other spinal surgeons wishing to learn advanced techniques in scoliosis surgery and minimally invasive decompression and fusion procedures. He is also involved in the design and improvement of instruments used during spinal surgery.

Dr. Pateder works closely with different orthopaedic specialists at Town Center Orthopaedic Associates. Many problems with other parts of the body, such as the hip, knee, or shoulder, can often be related to spinal problems, as well. In these cases, the best patient care is from physicians who work together as a team so that communication and treatment can be planned more efficiently.

Dr. Pateder believes that for most spinal problems, surgery can be avoided by employing other treatments. However, for certain spinal pathology, surgery can be immensely helpful when performed appropriately. Regardless of whether a problem is surgical or not, Dr. Pateder is always thorough in discussing all options and helping each patient make the decision that is best for them.

To know more about Dhruv Pateder, MD, please visit www.drpateder.com.

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Dhruv Pateder now. Or, call us any time at Ashburn, VA / Centreville, VA / Fairfax, VA / Reston, VA to speak with a Town Center Orthopaedics team member.

Patient Testimonials for Dhruv Pateder, MD

• Dr. Pateder is amazing! Caring, attentive and extremely knowledgeable! I feel completely confident in his abilities to care for me and my spine issues. His comprehensive team is outstanding....
• My initial visit with Dr Pateder went far beyond my expectations. He listened to my history of back pain, really respected the effort I’d put in over the years — I felt heard and...
• My husband has had two separate back surgeries ( fusions and 12 years apart) with Dr Pateder. Both were successful. Dr Pateder and his team, in his office and at the hospital, were very prof...
• Dr Pateder was a second opinion for a 3 level ACDF. From the moment he walked in the room, I was comfortable. He spent a good amount of time explaining the damage in my neck and the proposed...
• Dr. Pateder is an amazing doctor. I’ve had several injections of cortisone. The first two lasted 8 months and I've just had another three injections which were painless. I've got a fol...

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