4.7
26 Ratings with 26 written Reviews
Summary
Joseph L. Ferguson, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Ferguson specializes in state-of-the-art, minimally invasive and motion preservation techniques to treat conditions of the bones, discs, and nerves of the neck and back.
With advanced expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Ferguson performs a wide range of procedures in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine designed to relieve pain, restore mobility, and help patients return to an active lifestyle. His surgical expertise includes transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), anterior lumbar fusion (ALIF), extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF), and lumbar fusion techniques tailored to each patient's unique condition.
He also specializes in surgical disc replacement, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), posterior cervical laminoplasty, and lumbar laminectomy, offering both traditional and motion-preserving approaches depending on …the clinical needs of each case. Dr. Ferguson frequently treats patients with complex degenerative spine disorders and employs innovative strategies to manage spinal instability, deformity, and nerve compression.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Ferguson is committed to advancing the field of degenerative spine surgery through research, education, and the integration of the latest technologies. His expertise in thoracic fusion and minimally invasive techniques allows him to achieve optimal outcomes with reduced recovery times and improved patient satisfaction.
Philosophy of care
Dr. Ferguson believes each patient is unique and requires an individualized, focused, and thorough approach to address the diagnosis. He approaches each patient-physician relationship as a partnership, with the best outcomes resulting from a collaborative effort. His goal is to help patients and their families understand their conditions and to educate them on all possible options, in order to restore function and relieve pain for a return to an active lifestyle.
He specializes in:
- Cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar (lower-back) pathologies
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Lumbar stenosis
- Lumbar degenerative spine disorders
- Cervical Stenosis
- Cervical herniated disks
- Neck and/or arm pain or weakness
- Leg pain and weakness
- Cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy
- Scoliosis (adult)
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Office Locations
Dr. Joseph Leigh Ferguson has 3 locationsQuick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 13 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Atrium Health Union West
- 26 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Awards
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Leigh Ferguson
Medical Specialties
Dr. Joseph Leigh Ferguson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joseph Leigh Ferguson has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. Joseph Leigh Ferguson holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Virginia, Maryland, and District Of Columbia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026, an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026, and an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Atrium Health Union West in 2019 and Rush University Medical Center in 2019.
Residency
Completed their residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in 2018 and Medstar Health in 2018.
Medical School
Graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 2013.
University
Graduated from Drexel University in 2007.
NPI Number
Dr. Ferguson's NPI number is 1700229861.
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- Where is Dr. Joseph Ferguson's office located?
- Dr. Joseph Ferguson's office is located at 5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1100, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815.
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