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Adam M. Wegner, MD, PhD

Specialties

Physician assistants / nurse practitioners

OrthoVirginia Offices

Dr. Wegner is a spine surgeon. Eliminating debilitating pain and seeing people return to active, productive lives is extremely rewarding. A technically well-done spine surgery, performed for the correct reason, can be one of the most effective interventions in modern medicine and he is grateful for the opportunity to improve the lives of his patients. He finds it is important to develop a relationship with each individual patient through compassion and communication, and he strives to treat every patient as he would treat a member of his own family. He enjoys teaching and empowering his patients so they can make informed decisions about their spine care in order to obtain the best possible results.

Dr. Wegner has extensive training from world leaders in both pediatric and adult spinal surgery. He treats all spinal pathologies from degenerative conditions to complex scoliosis and kyphosis, tumors, and revision surgery of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. In his free time, Dr. Wegner enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids.

Adam M. Wegner, M.D., PhD

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Education & Training

  • Washington University, Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic Spinal Surgery Fellowship, 2019
  • University of California Davis, Orthopedic Surgery Residency, 2018
  • Vanderbilt University, Medical Degree, 2012
  • Vanderbilt University, PhD in Neuroscience, 2008
  • The College of Wooster, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, 2001

Certifications

  • Board certified in orthopedic surgery

ABOS board certified in orthopedic surgery

Hospital & Team Affiliations

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • McLean Tysons Orthopedic Surgery Center
  • Reston Hospital Center
  • Virginia Hospital Center

Organizations & Awards

  • Scoliosis Research Society
  • AOSpine
  • North American Spine Society
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Patient Testimonials

“Dr. Wegner spent plenty of time with me, answering all my questions and wisely evaluating my pain. Great doctor, and refreshing to not have an orthopedic grab the door handle to end the appointment quickly.”

“Dr. Wegner was very thorough and personable. First time at this office and was very well taken care of.”

“Adam Wegner was effective and efficient at getting all the details and making an informed decision on how to go about my treatment. Short, sweet, to the point.”

“Dr. Adam Wegner was fantastic! We wanted our oldest child’s spine to be evaluated. She has special needs & had previously gone to [another hospital] all her life. Dr. Wegner did a thorough spine assessment, treated her very kindly & gently & provided great advice as we go forward.”

“Dr. Wegner was one of the most professional and efficient physicians that I’ve ever seen! I was incredibly satisfied and comfortable!”

Treatments

  • Anterior and posterior scoliosis fusion
  • Cervical disc replacement surgery
  • Cervical spine surgery
  • Kyphosis surgery
  • Lumbar laminectomy
  • Lumbar microdisectomy
  • Lumbar spine surgery
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Posterior lumbar decompression and fusion
  • Scoliosis surgery
  • Sciatica treatment
  • Scoliosis treatment
  • Spinal infection surgery
  • Spinal stenosis surgeries
  • Thoracic spine surgery

 

  • Washington University, Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic Spinal Surgery Fellowship, 2019
  • University of California Davis, Orthopedic Surgery Residency, 2018
  • Vanderbilt University, Medical Degree, 2012
  • Vanderbilt University, PhD in Neuroscience, 2008
  • The College of Wooster, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, 2001

Certifications

  • Board certified in orthopedic surgery

ABOS board certified in orthopedic surgery

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • McLean Tysons Orthopedic Surgery Center
  • Reston Hospital Center
  • Virginia Hospital Center

  • Scoliosis Research Society
  • AOSpine
  • North American Spine Society
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

“Dr. Wegner spent plenty of time with me, answering all my questions and wisely evaluating my pain. Great doctor, and refreshing to not have an orthopedic grab the door handle to end the appointment quickly.”

“Dr. Wegner was very thorough and personable. First time at this office and was very well taken care of.”

“Adam Wegner was effective and efficient at getting all the details and making an informed decision on how to go about my treatment. Short, sweet, to the point.”

“Dr. Adam Wegner was fantastic! We wanted our oldest child’s spine to be evaluated. She has special needs & had previously gone to [another hospital] all her life. Dr. Wegner did a thorough spine assessment, treated her very kindly & gently & provided great advice as we go forward.”

“Dr. Wegner was one of the most professional and efficient physicians that I’ve ever seen! I was incredibly satisfied and comfortable!”

  • Anterior and posterior scoliosis fusion
  • Cervical disc replacement surgery
  • Cervical spine surgery
  • Kyphosis surgery
  • Lumbar laminectomy
  • Lumbar microdisectomy
  • Lumbar spine surgery
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Posterior lumbar decompression and fusion
  • Scoliosis surgery
  • Sciatica treatment
  • Scoliosis treatment
  • Spinal infection surgery
  • Spinal stenosis surgeries
  • Thoracic spine surgery

 

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