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Christopher Good, MD, FACS

Spine Surgeon
President of Virginia Spine Institute

Dr. Good is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, ranked in the top 7% of physicians in the U.S. Most notably, as the field of motion preservation evolves, he performed the first two-level disc replacement in Metro DC, Maryland, and Virginia. This innovative solution provided a patient with an answer to a worldwide search for back pain relief, Learn more here.

Established as a world expert in the field, Dr. Good has pioneered the use of robotics, navigation, and augmented reality (AR) in spine surgery. Most recently, he performed the first and the most advanced robotic spine surgery using Mazor XTM Stealth Edition technology. Through extensive research, his surgical techniques are proven to decrease complications and improve patient safety and recovery time. The wide-reaching impact of his innovation has transformed the lives of patients suffering from complex neck or back conditions.

His passion to become a spine surgeon began at an early age when his father suffered a traumatic spinal injury. This life-changing event inspired Dr. Good to evolve effective treatment solutions for his patients. Heralded for his compassionate approach, Dr. Good personally connects with patients, working together to create a tailored treatment plan that will achieve their goals for recovery. Learn more about his path to becoming a spine surgeon.

As the President of Virginia Spine Institute, Dr. Good has also pioneered the use of regenerative stem cell therapy for lumbar disc disease, helping many patients with low back pain to improve their quality of life and avoid surgery; he has performed most intra-discal injections of stem cells in the region. He is currently studying the outcomes of his patients and uses these outcome studies to improve access to these revolutionary treatments for more people who suffer from back pain.

Through his leadership and vast experience, Dr. Good is reshaping the future of spine surgery and his research has helped develop surgical techniques that are proven to improve patient safety, decrease radiation during surgery and reduce recovery time. Dr. Good is the principal investigator of an FDA trial investigating a revolutionary new cervical disc replacement surgery and he has participated in multiple FDA studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of genetically engineered bone grafts to promote fusion. He also participates in multiple scientific advisory boards working to improve patient safety and spinal balance; he routinely presents his findings, both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Good’s Surgical Highlights

First in the Mid-Atlantic region to utilize the Mazor X™ System for transformative robotic spine surgery
World’s First Combined Endoscopic & Robot-Guided Surgery
First Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Performed at Reston Hospital Center
First Robotic Spine Surgery in the World Using the Mazor X™ Stealth Edition
First Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Utilizing Augmented Reality in Virginia-DC Region
First Two-Level Lumbar Disc Replacement in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia Region
First Augmented Reality Guided Personalized Spine Implant Surgery Delivered Using Artificial Intelligence