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For the Third Consecutive Year, Washington Business Journal names VSI as a "Best Place to Work"
May 09, 2013
BREAKING NEWS - May 9, 2013 For the third consecutive year the Washington Business Journal, names the Virginia Spine Institute (VSI) among the “Best Places to Work” in Greater Washingto...
VSI Hosts 6th Annual We've Got Your Back Race For Spinal Health On May 18, 2013
Mar 27, 2013
We are proud to partner with the Spinal Research Foundation to bring the Sixth Annual We've Got Your Back Race for Spinal Health in Reston on Saturday, May 18th! Bring the family out for a fun...
VSI Partners With Reston Runners to Bring First Ever Marathon to Reston
Mar 26, 2013
VSI partners with Runners Marathon of Reston as a Platinum Sponsor to bring the first ever marathon to Reston. Hundreds of runners turned out this past Sunday for the event. Congratulations to all par...
New Year, New You! Fitness Calendar
Jan 23, 2013
Right here at Virginia Therapy & Fitness Center there are some new and exciting fitness opportunities! Whether you are looking to lose weight, stay active, or focus on strengthening; there's...
Dr. Schuler Performs First Hybrid Cervical Spine Surgery in the Country!
Jan 16, 2013
The Virginia Spine Institute has been on the forefront of spinal health care since its inception over 20 years ago. Most recently, Dr. Schuler has been recognized as the first spine surgeon in the cou...
Dr. Good Wins 2012 Talk of the Town Award!
Jan 03, 2013
Congratulations to Dr. Good and his team for being recognized as a 2012 Talk of the Town Award Recipient for Customer Satisfaction. Based on information gathered during the past year, Dr. Good achieve...
Dr. Schuler and Dr. Subach noted as top Spine Surgeons in the Country Focused on Patient Advocacy
Dec 10, 2012
December 07, 2012 FEATURED! Beckers Spine Review nationally recognizes 15 spine surgeons focused on patient advocacy. The Virginia Spine Institute is proud to have Dr. Schuler and Dr. Subach as part ...
VSI's Spiney Kids Club:: Halloween Coloring Contest Winner Announced
Oct 12, 2012
We are excited to announce the winner of the Spiney Kids Club Coloring Contest {see below}! Thanks for all of the fabulous entries-- Stay tuned for an upcoming contest! It's time to get creative.......
VSI Pain Injections NOT Associated with Recent Meningitis Outbreak
Oct 04, 2012
You may have heard about the recent outbreaks of a rare type of meningitis, linked to spinal injections (using a medication called methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) for back pain. Rest assured ...
VSI to Host Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Network Night on October 23rd
Oct 01, 2012
Join the Members, Board Members and Guests of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce for a spine-tingling October network night hosted by the Virginia Spine Institute! This spooktacular-themed schmooz...
National Recognition:: 17 Surgery Centers With Physical Therapy Programs
Sep 18, 2012
The Virginia Spine Institute is proud to be recognized, by Becker's ASC Review, among the top 17 surgery centers with physical therapy programs (Virginia Therapy & Fitness Center). The Virginia S...
VSI's Third Annual Education Day: 20th Anniversary Edition!
Sep 18, 2012
On Friday, September 14, 2012 the Virginia Spine Institute dedicated the entire business day to further educating their employees. This event marks the third annual VSI Education Day where a va...
Virginia Spine Institute Recognized in Top 55 Spine Practices to Know Nationwide
Jul 23, 2012
Chicago—Becker's Spine Review recently released the "55 Spine Surgery Practices to Know" list. Members of the list were selected based on their status as a spine-focused or spine-driven pract...
BREAKING NEWS: VSI's Spinal Specialists Perform First Robot-Guided Spine Surgery in Mid-Atlantic Region
Jul 12, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIRST ROBOT-GUIDED SPINE SURGERY IN MID-ATLANTIC REGION IS PERFORMED Dr. Thomas C. Schuler and Dr. Christopher R. Good, Spinal Specialists at the Virginia Spine Institute, Mak...
Dr. Hasz and Dr. Schuler are the First to Perform I-Fuse Surgery in Northern Virginia
Jun 14, 2012
On the week of June 11, 2012, Dr. Hasz and Dr. Schuler performed the first I-Fuse surgeries in Northern Virginia. I-fuse is a unique and minimally invasive approach to Sacroliac Joint ...
Dr. Nguyen for the (Back to Back) Win!
Jun 13, 2012
As the Pain Management Director at the Virginia Spine Institute, Dr. Nguyen has been recognized (for the second year in a row) as one of the Top 150 Pain Management Physicians to Know by the distin...
Join the VSI Team! New job openings posted.
Jun 07, 2012
VSI is hiring enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team. Check out the job descriptions and apply today by submitting your resume and qualifications to joinourteam@spinemd.com. Open positions...
VSI Garners "Best Places to Work in Greater Washington" for 2012
Jun 01, 2012
The Washington Business Journal Announces the Best Places to Work in Greater Washington for 2012 Arlington, VA – The Washington Business Journal is pleased to announce the Top 50Best Places to...
VSI's Practice Administrator, Nancy Goldbranson, Recognized Nationally Among Her Peers
Apr 25, 2012
April 17, 2012 Becker's Spine Review recently featured top Practice Administators to Know. The Virginia Spine Institute is proud to have Nancy Goldbranson, Practice Administrator, garner such nationa...
VSI Raises over $1,500 for the National MS Society
Apr 16, 2012
The VSI Team came out on Sunday, April 15th to participate in Walk MS here in Reston, VA. With a jeans day fundraiser and other generous donations, VSI was able to raise over $1,500 for this important...
Dr. Schuler named to 20 Surgeon Leaders in Independent Spine & Neurosurgical Groups
Mar 26, 2012
Congratulations to Dr. Schuler for receiving national recognition in the top 20 spine surgeons and specialists who are leaders with spine practices. To read the full list as published online CLICK HER...
We've Got Your Back, Patient Promo: Wear Your Past Race Shirt to Our Office and Receive PROMO CODE for $5 Off Registration
Mar 12, 2012
We are proud to partner with the Spinal Research Foundation to bring the Fifth Annual We've Got Your Back Race for Spinal Health to Reston on Saturday, May 12th! To treat our patients like royalty, we...
Dr. Schuler and Dr. Subach named Top Doctors 2012 by Washingtonian
Feb 27, 2012
Congratulations to Dr. Schuler and Dr. Subach for being named Top Doctors by Washingtonian Magazine. How the doctors are selected: Washingtonian Magazine sent questionnaires to 6,500 r...
VSI Spinal Specialists Featured on NBC for Convenience of Specialty Care in Washington, DC
Feb 16, 2012
Lights, Camera, Action! You may have seen some familiar VSI faces featured on NBC recently. Did you know VSI is the only spine center in the Metro DC area with the top physicians from multiple special...
Dr. Christopher Good Selected For Patients' Choice Award 2011
Feb 08, 2012
Dr. Christopher Good of the Virginia Spine Institute has been ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews. PR NewsWire February 8, 2012-- A select few ...
U.S.News & World Report Names Dr. Schuler and Dr. Hasz as Top Doctors!
Jan 24, 2012
Congratulations to Dr. Schuler and Dr. Hasz for being recognized as the nation's best doctors noted by US News & World Report. Castle Connolly has recognized them in the top 1% in the nation in th...
Dr. Schuler Named as Top 10 Spine Surgeon Leaders Nationwide
Jan 12, 2012
January 11, 2012: We are proud to share that Dr. Schuler was named as one of the Top 10 spine surgeon leaders of spine-focused practices. Click here to view the complete listing....
Pain Management Center of Virginia Receives National Recognition -- Ranked in the Top 28 Pain Management-Drive ASC's to Know
Dec 12, 2011
The Virginia Spine Institute's comprehensive treatment approach, which includes top specialists from multi disciplines working together in one place, has earned the Pain Management Center of Virginia ...
Dr. Nguyen, Top 70 Pain Management Physician in America, Featured Speaker at 13th Annual Josefina Magno Conference
Nov 01, 2011
Dr. Thomas Nguyen, Virginia Spine Institute's Pain Management expert is set to speak on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the 13th Annual Josefina Magno Conference in Springfield, Virginia. The theme of th...
Dr. Schuler Receives Distinguished Recognition: "Top 10 Spine Surgeon Advocates"
Jul 20, 2011
We're proud to have Dr. Schuler named among the Top 10 Spine Surgeon Advocates in the country. This distinguished award recognized the top 10 spine surgeons who are dedicated to spine advocacy efforts...
The Washington Business Journal names VSI as a 2011 "Best Places to Work"
May 06, 2011
Just announced! The Washington Business Journal recognized The Virginia Spine Institute as one of the 2011 "Best Places to Work" within the Washington D.C. metro area. The "Best Places to Work Award...
Dr. Nguyen is Named Among "70 of the Best Pain Management Physicians in America"
Apr 21, 2011
Congratulations to VSI's, Dr. Nguyen who was recently recognized in the Top 70 Best Pain Management Physicians in America! Dr. Nguyen has been with the Virginia Spine Institute since 2005 and ...
Dr. Schuler Garners National Recogntion: "Top 12 Spine Surgeons for Professional Athletes"
Apr 13, 2011
March 29, 2011 We are honored to have Dr. Schuler nationally recognized among the "Top 12 Spine Surgeons for Professional Athletes" as noted by Beckers Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review. ...
VSI Surgeons Named in the 100 Best Spine Surgeons and Specialists in America
Mar 03, 2011
February 24, 2011 Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review recognize the "100 Best Spine Surgeons and Specialists in America" which includes VSI's Dr. Thomas Schuler and Dr. Brian Subach. Click here to ...
VSI Makes Thanksgiving a Little Brighter for Neighbors in Need
Nov 22, 2010
The Virginia Spine Institute (VSI) strengthens its strategic partnership with Reston Interfaith through participation in its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.We are proud that once again this year our e...
VSI Named a Great Place to Work
Oct 22, 2009
The Virginia Spine Institute Named One of the Washingtonian’s Great Places to Work The Virginia Spine Institute (VSI) has been named one of the Great Places to Work by the Washingtonian maga...
VSI Weight Loss Challenge
Oct 01, 2009
Weight Loss Challenge Motivates Employees at The Virginia Spine Institute to Achieve a Healthier Lifestyle The Virginia Spine Institute is proud to launch their organization-wide 13-week weight loss c...
2013 We've Got Your Back Race Date Announced
Jun 22, 2012
Come out and join us at the 6th annual "We've Got Your Back" Race for Spinal Health in Reston on Saturday, May 18, 2013.It's never too early -- set your goals and start your training today.**R...
Dine at Mamma Lucia in Reston on 4/12 and 5/10 and Give Back to the Spinal Research Foundation
Apr 05, 2012
Come out to Mamma Lucia of Reston on April 12th and May 10th to enjoy Northern Virginia's best pizzas, pastas, and Italian dishes (in a family friendly environment)! No matter if its lunch or dinner...
Sign up today to improve the lives of others! VSI teams up with American Red Cross to host blood drive on March 21st!
Feb 25, 2012
Come out and join the Virginia Spine Institute team in donating blood to improve the lives of those in need. Accepting all blood types! When: Wednesday, March 21, 2012; 2:00-8:00PM Where: Virginia S...
VSI Spreads the Love by Donating Valentine's Day Baskets to Local Womens Shelter
Feb 14, 2012
VSI team members donated personal pampering items to create Valentine’s Day gift baskets for the Shelter House for battered women and children in Herndon, Virginia. Items such as scented lotion,...
Dr. Good Selected to Serve on Fairfax County Public School Health Advisory Committee
Jan 13, 2012
The Virginia Spine Institute is proud to announce Dr. Good’s recent selection to serve, as The Medical Society of Northern Virginia‘s representative, on the 2011-2012 Fairfax County Public...
VSI Doctors Participate in National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine
Jul 20, 2011
The Virginia Spine Institute's Dr. Hasz, Dr. Chatterjee, and Dr. Cicchetti recently educated, motivated, and inspired over 1,000 high school students from across the country who attended the National...
Event Recap: Fourth Annual "We've Got Your Back" raised $100,000 for The Spinal Research Foundation!
May 31, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “We’ve Got Your Back” Run/Walk Raises$100,000 for Spinal Research Foundation"Fourth annual event held on May 14 in Reston raises awareness of spinal heal...
National PA Week
Oct 06, 2008
To recognize the contributions of PAs locally and nationally in providing quality patient care, the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) celebrates PAs during National PA Week, held Oc...
