4.8
62 Ratings with 50 written Reviews
Summary
S. Babak Kalantar, MD, is a member of the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute and performs surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Kalantar is a professor and chief of the Division of Spine Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedics at the Georgetown University School of Medicine and the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute. He is also the Co-Director of MedStar Spine Center.
Dr. Kalantar became a spine surgeon to help patients with debilitating pain or lack of function return to the highest quality of living possible. In addition to performing surgery, Dr. Kalantar guides patients before surgery, offering as much time and information as patients need to make decisions about the best treatment. He also guides patients after surgery to help them recover to their full potential.
In addition to English, Dr. Kalantar also speaks Spanish and Farsi.
For a decade, Dr. Kalantar has been recognized as a Washingtonian magazine Top Doc for Spinal Surgery: 2015, 2016, 2017, …2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. He is also a 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor for Spinal Surgery, and a Findatopdoc.com Top Doctor 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
He is Co-Editor in Chief of Seminars in Spine Surgery, an international spine journal.
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Professional Society Memberships
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- North American Spine Society
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Office Locations
Dr. Seyed Babak Kalantar has 3 locationsQuick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 26 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English, Farsi, Persian
- Emory University Hospital-GME
- 50 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 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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Medical Specialties
Dr. Seyed Babak Kalantar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Seyed Babak Kalantar has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
Dr. Seyed Babak Kalantar holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027, an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026, and an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Emory University Hospital-GME in 2010.
Residency
Completed their residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2009.
Internship
Completed their internship at Baylor College of Medicine in 2005.
Medical School
Graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2004 and University of Virginia in 2000.
NPI Number
Dr. Kalantar's NPI number is 1801049721.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Dr. Seyed Kalantar speaks Spanish, English, Farsi, and Persian.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Seyed Kalantar affiliated with?
- Dr. Seyed Kalantar is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Seyed Kalantar?
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