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Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD
4.5 (89 Ratings)

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Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Chevy Chase, MD.
Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD
4.5 (89 Ratings)
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Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 59
Chevy Chase, MD
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Chevy Chase, MD.

About

Dr. Sandhu graduated from University of Rochester. Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Chevy Chase, MD and has 29 years experience. Dr. Sandhu currently practices at MedStar Health: Neurosurgery at Chevy Chase and are affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Sandhu has experience treating conditions like Myelomalacia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sandhu received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 89 times. Dr. Sandhu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sandhu is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Myelomalacia
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Myelomalacia
Cervical Stenosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Myelopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Compressed Spinal Cord
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Thoracic Stenosis
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Laminoforaminotomy
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sciatica
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Birth Defects
Brain Abscess
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Meningiomas
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve
Pineal Region Tumors
Post-Traumatic Coma
Spondylitis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Interlaminar Spacer
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
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  • Options PPO
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    Choice Plus POS
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  • Maryland POS
    BluePreferred PPO
    HealthBlue PPO
    BlueChoice Advantage POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • HealthyBlue HMO
  • Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
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  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 MedStar Health: Neurosurgery at Chevy Chase
    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1225, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  2. 2 MedStar Health: Neuroscience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
  3. 3 MedStar Health: Neurosurgery at Clinton
    10401 Hospital Dr Ste 101, Clinton, MD 20735
  4. 4 MedStar Health: Neurosurgery at Prince Frederick
    130 Hospital Rd Ste 101, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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4.5
Based on 89 Reviews
5 Stars (74)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 31, 2024
Dr. Sandhu was recommended to my husband Mark Fowler by Jackey who works at Med Star and my husband is extremely happy that he found an excellent doctor who could replaced an excellent doctor he had Dr. John Chui in California Spine institute who in now retired. My husband is thankful to jackey for Recommending this excellent doctor.
Chrishanthi De Silva — Oct 31, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Rochester
    1995
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  • Neurosurgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sandhu's profile.

Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Faheem Sandhu, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington, DC

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC