As Featured On ABC7 News: Groundbreaking Research To Prevent Opioid Overuse After Surgery

As Featured On ABC7 News: Groundbreaking Research To Prevent Opioid Overuse After Surgery

In anticipation of the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (October 29th), ABC7 highlighted two new research studies from spine surgeons at VSI in Reston, VA that uncover groundbreaking research that will help set new prescription guidelines to protect surgery patients from risks of opioid addiction and overdose. According to the (FDA), prescription opioid…

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VSI Physicians Recognized as Washington’s Top Doctors of 2022

VSI doctors, Dr. Thomas Schuler, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Niteesh Bharara, and Dr. Colin Haines have all been recognized by Modern Luxury’s Medicine + Doctors of Washington Magazine as Washington’s Top Doctors of 2022. Medicine + Doctors of Washington Magazine delivers insightful medical news, business features, health expert profiles, and the latest technologies and innovations in…

ABC7 News Feature: Dr. Haines Shares Tips to Prevent Back Pain While Parenting
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ABC7 News Feature: Dr. Haines Shares Tips to Prevent Back Pain While Parenting

 Washington ABC7 — June is National Men’s Health Month and we are dealing with a problem that impacts millions every year, back pain. Dr. Colin Haines, a Spine Surgeon at Virginia Spine Institute joined us to discuss back pain. Dr. Haines, great to have you back with us on the show, and who’s that…

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Four VSI Surgeons Named ‘Top 50 Spine Surgeons in the Nation’

Dr. Thomas Schuler, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Colin Haines, and Dr. Ehsan Jazini are recognized among an esteemed group of top national spine experts to serve on the National Spine Health Foundation Medical and Scientific Board. RESTON, Va., May 12. 2022 – Four spine surgeons from VSI in Reston, Virginia, join recognized leaders in the…

ABC7 Feature: Recovering from back surgery, local Air Force veteran to compete in Invictus Games
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ABC7 Feature: Recovering from back surgery, local Air Force veteran to compete in Invictus Games

 RESTON, Va. (7News) — A West Virginia Air Force veteran is set to compete in the Invictus games just months after recovering from a back surgery. Doctors said she could barley walk or live a normal life without pain just two years ago. Just by looking at her, you would never know the struggles Heather…

VSI Pioneers Research on Opioid Utilization After Elective Spine Surgery

VSI Pioneers Research on Opioid Utilization After Elective Spine Surgery

The spine surgeons at VSI are proud to share their incredible findings on the use of opioids after spine surgery. With the advancements in minimally invasive spine surgery and modernized spine surgery recovery programs (ERAS) the great news is that patients have less pain and take less pain medication after surgery than ever before.  Patients who…

VSI Marks 30-Year Anniversary of Improving Lives

VSI Marks 30-Year Anniversary of Improving Lives

What were you doing in 1992? More importantly, how has your life transformed since then? In 1992, Dr. Thomas Schuler founded the VSI to create the first comprehensive spine center. Over the past 30 years, we have grown from a one-physician practice into an international destination for the best spine care. It’s incredible when you…

Dr. Bharara Receives 2022 ‘Top Doctor’ Award From Castle Connolly

Dr. Bharara Receives 2022 ‘Top Doctor’ Award From Castle Connolly

Congratulations to Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara, for being awarded 2022 ‘Top Doctor’ by Castle Connolly. Physicians are awarded this prestigious honor through nominations from their peers, with over 50,000 physicians, hospital and healthcare executives involved. The Castle Connolly physician-led research team carefully reviews the credentials of every physician being considered for inclusion…

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VSI Physicians Named 2022 Top Doctors

Congratulations to all six of our nationally-recognized spine specialists who were recently named 2022 Top Doctors by Northern Virginia Magazine! Northern Virginia Magazine recognizes the region’s best physicians through peer nominations and a panel of head doctors in local hospitals. We would like to thank and recognize the following doctors chosen for their exemplary medical expertise…

Dr. Bharara Named 2022 Face Of Regenerative Medicine By Washingtonian Magazine

Dr. Bharara Named 2022 Face Of Regenerative Medicine By Washingtonian Magazine

Dr. Bharara Earns ‘The Face of Regenerative Medicine’ in Four Consecutive Years by Washingtonian Magazine VSI’s Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara has won the 2022 Face of Regenerative Medicine Award in four consecutive years from Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Bharara is a leader in non-surgical treatment for orthopedic and sports pain/injuries. As a leading…