Usman Zahir MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specialties
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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
We will be making the 2 hour trip to see Dr. Zahir,
Patient Submitted Review By:
Gail T.
May 12, 2017
He listens!! He goes through diagnostics all the time when I come in to see if there are any changes. He leaves surgery as a last resort, doesn't want to throw pills at every ailment, but find causes and ways to change movement without reinventing the wheel. The other two orthopedists I went to either wanted to have me on extremely huge doses of NSAIDS or pain medications, if they didn't 'work' they wanted to do surgery. Dr Z has helped me through mild exercises and therapy.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Angela M.
September 19, 2016
Dr. Z is a great listener, diagnostician, and uses surgery as a last resort. I went to 2 other area orthopedic surgeons and they barely looked at me, just asked me within 5 minutes of my visit, when I wanted to go under the knife. Dr. Z went through great detail examining how I walk, going over how I do everyday things, my family history, before he suggested we do some mild exercises and therapy, with OTC pain medication. Some dietary changes helped as well. Vitals has that he is a student and that is out-dated. He is board certified.
Patient Submitted Review By:
September 19, 2016
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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