VSI Doctors Named “Best Spine Surgeons” in DC Magazine’s Best of City 2025

VSI is proud to announce that our three renowned spine surgeons, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Colin Haines, and Dr. Ehsan Jazini, have been honored as the “Best Spine Surgeons” in DC Magazine’s prestigious Best of City 2025 awards. This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering life‑changing, cutting‑edge spine care to patients across Washington  DC, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

About DC Magazine’s Best of City Awards

DC Magazine’s annual Best of City list celebrates the people and businesses setting the gold standard for excellence in the District. Each winner is selected through a rigorous editorial review that factors in professional achievements, community impact, and peer reputation. By earning the top spot in the spine surgery category, our surgeons reaffirm VSI’s leadership in advanced, patient‑centered spine care.

As DC Magazine writes, “What makes this feature especially exciting is that every honoree on our ‘Best Of’ list was chosen entirely by our readers, celebrating the local businesses and individuals who truly represent the gold standard of excellence in the DMV.”

Meet the Award‑Winning Surgeons

Leaders in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Spine Surgery

Our surgeons are internationally recognized for pioneering robot‑guided spinal fusion, motion‑preserving disc replacement, and stem cell procedures that shorten healing time and improve outcomes. Dr. Good and Dr. Haines actually performed the world’s first spinal surgery using combined endoscopic and robot-guided technology. Our surgeons are leaders in research and the education of the next generation of spine surgeons.

Motion Preservation and Artificial Disc Replacement Experts

Our surgeons also focus on preserving natural movement through cervical and lumbar disc replacement, helping active patients return to peak performance faster. Dr. Jazini was recently the first in the nation to perform a custom prodisc® C Nova + prodisc® C VIVO combination surgery. Along with pioneering many first in artificial disc replacement, our surgeons advocate for this option for their patients because of its incredible recovery benefits:

• Return to office work in 1 week
• Low-impact exercise by 2–4 weeks
• High-impact activity in 6–12 weeks

What This Recognition Means for Our Patients

Choosing an award‑winning surgeon provides confidence that you’re receiving care from physicians at the forefront of innovation. Our team’s pursuit of evidence‑based treatments translates into:

• Lower complication rates and shorter recoveries
• Personalized, concierge‑level patient experiences
• Access to groundbreaking technologies not widely available elsewhere

Why Choose VSI as a Premier Spine Center

For over 30 years, VSI has set the benchmark for comprehensive spine care by integrating non‑surgical treatments, physical therapy, regenerative medicine, and advanced minimally invasive surgery under one roof. Our multimodal approach empowers patients to reclaim an active life while avoiding unnecessary procedures.

Schedule a Consultation with the Best Spine Surgeons in DC

If back or neck pain is keeping you from the life you love, trust the surgeons recognized as the region’s very best. Request a consultation online today to start your journey to lasting relief. Looking for more VSI accolades? Read how VSI was also honored as the “Best Orthopedic Practice and Best Physical Therapy Practice” by Virginia Living.