Usman Zahir MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Dr. Usman Zahir
Dr. Usman Zahir is a orthopaedic spine surgeon with specialized training in endoscopic spine surgery. As an instructor, he continues to teach and train other surgeons from around the country on the use of endoscopic techniques in the spine. Dr. Zahir’s interest in endoscopics began out of a desire to find less invasive ways of treating common spinal problems. Endoscopic spine surgery is the least invasive surgical treatment for spinal stenosis and disc herniations.
During his orthopedic residency and spine fellowship training at the University of Maryland Medical Center/R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Zahir received training in a wide variety of spinal conditions. He then served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital for five years before joining HCA Virginia Physicians. Since 2018, much of Dr. Zahir’s practice has focused on endoscopic spine surgery.
As a regional expert on endoscopics, Dr. Zahir is often asked to provide second opinions for patients undergoing traditional spinal surgery. Dr. Zahir’s practice philosophy centers on patient education. He takes pride in promoting a patient centered approach in treatment.
During his free time, Dr. Zahir enjoys traveling with his wife.
Testimonials
What Patients Are Saying
Dr.Zahir took care of my herniated disk at l5/s1 this February 2021. When I first met dr.Zahir I was unable to walk and nothing that I have tried helped my back and sciatica pain. He is very professional and attentive. Great bedside manner, explained everything very well. He also took his time to properly diagnose my condition. I am very satisfied. I held off writing my review until after I had endoscopic discectomy on my l5/s1 disc herniation. The surgery went well and I am on my way to recovery. Dr.Zahir is very talented surgeon and the surgery is a lot less invasive compared to microdiscectomy. I can now honestly say I was very lucky that I have met Dr.Zahir and that he was the surgeon who performed my spinal surgery. I would definitely recommend him to anyone and I wish that I done this surgery sooner.
Patient Submitted Review By:
March 6, 2021
I went to Dr.Zahir for a second opinion. So happy I made the visit. My first surgeon (after an MRI) was one video visit, then about six minutes of you need the surgery, talk to the scheduler. Not so with Dr. Zahir. I was involved in reviewing the MRIs, a good explanation of the surgery, and then a very helpful prompt response to some subsequent questions. A+ rating for quality doctor/patient communication. I am confident the surgery and post surgery experience will be A+ as well.
Patient Submitted Review By:
August 19, 2020
L3 L4 L5 cleanup procedure Jan 2020 at Spotsy Regional Med Center. Hospital staff were superb. Intake receptionist had the list of contracted medical specialists working on my body, ready for me to review and confirm that they were "in-network" (for my med insurance ). Then it was off to the same-day surgery suite. Anesthesiologist had me down and up right on time, zero memories. After surg, the surgical attending RN stayed with me until discharge. Surgeon debriefed me and wife. Gave us before and after printed pix of my sciatica area. All is well. I chose this hospital because the staff are paid based on patient critiques (like this one). I feel like I'm the only pt in the place, and i have the full attention of the staff. Dr U. Zahir is my surgeon who specialized in microscopy surgery. Tiny access holes means less tissue to repair and heal. When you need the best, enlist Dr. Usman Zahir.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Scott B.
January 11, 2020
Certifications & Accreditations
Provider Background
- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
- University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
- University of Maryland Center, Baltimore, MD
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
- OSS Orthopaedic Hospital, LLC
- UPMC Hanover Hospital
- UPMC Memorial Hospital
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