Summary

John Lynes, MD, is a dual fellowship-trained neurosurgeon dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Society for Neuro-Oncology, and Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer. He has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and presented nationally on neurosurgical topics.
Specializing in neurosurgical oncology, Dr. Lynes understands the fear patients and families face. His personalized approach emphasizes finding the best care, whether surgical or not. "My goal is not to find people that need surgery, but to find the right care for people.”

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 12 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. John Lynes has 2 locations

MedStar Health: Neuroscience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road, NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, 6th FloorWashington, DC 20007

MedStar Health Neurosurgery at Prince Frederick

130 Hospital Rd. Ste. 101Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Lynes

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Magellan Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Partners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Lynes has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Lynes has the following area of expertise

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Medical School

Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine & Science
Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & SciencesGraduated in 2014

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Where is Dr. John Lynes's office located?
Dr. John Lynes's office is located at 3800 Reservoir Road, NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, 6th Floor, Washington, DC, 20007.
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