VSI Physicians Named 2026 Top Doctors by Northern Virginia Magazine

Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctors: Quick Facts

• Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Doctors recognition is a meaningful honor because it reflects the trust and respect of fellow physicians in our community. At VSI, we are proud to be recognized close to home, even as we care for patients who travel to us from across the country and beyond.
• This year, Northern Virginia Magazine named all VSI physicians as Top Doctors, highlighting the depth of expertise across our team and the collaborative care model we bring to every patient.
• For patients, this recognition reinforces what we believe matters most: getting the diagnosis right, building a clear plan, and delivering world class spine and nerve care with compassion, precision, and options that match your goals.

Who are the Top Doctors in Virginia?

We are honored that Northern Virginia Magazine recognized VSI physicians as 2026 Top Doctors. This year’s honorees include Dr. Ella Akkerman, Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Colin Haines, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, Dr. Yash Mehta, and Dr. Thomas Nguyen. Each brings specialized expertise, and together they represent the team approach that defines care at VSI.

How Northern Virginia Magazine Selects Top Doctors

Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Doctors list is built around peer recognition. Licensed physicians across the region nominate colleagues they would trust with the care of their own family and friends, and the selections are then reviewed through a structured process that includes clinical leadership input and editorial vetting. For our team, being recognized through a peer-driven approach is especially meaningful because it reflects confidence in the quality of care we strive to deliver every day.

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The VSI Difference: Team Based Care, Built Around You

Spine and nerve symptoms are unique for every person, and your treatment should be as well. That is why VSI is built around an interdisciplinary model, bringing together surgical specialists, interventional pain expertise, physical medicine, sports medicine, regenerative medicine, and neurology. When multiple experts collaborate, patients benefit from a more complete understanding of what is driving symptoms, and they gain a care plan that is both personalized and practical. Our goal is to help you move from uncertainty to clarity, then from pain to progress.

Expertise Across All Treatments

At VSI, we match the right treatment to the right patient at the right time. That often begins with a careful evaluation and non-surgical options, including targeted rehabilitation and image-guided injections when appropriate. When surgery is the best path forward, our team is known for advanced techniques designed to reduce tissue disruption and support a more efficient recovery, including minimally invasive and motion preserving approaches when a patient is a candidate.

Your Trusted Recovery Partner

Recovery at VSI is not an afterthought, it is the foundation of how we plan care and measure success. We proactively prepare patients before treatment begins and support them long after, with a personalized recovery plan built around your procedure, your goals, and your timeline. Because our model is integrated under one roof, your surgical team and recovery specialists collaborate closely, and you have access to advanced therapies and hands on rehabilitation designed to accelerate healing, reduce pain, and help you return to life with confidence.

What Top Doctor Recognition Means for Patients

Recognition matters most when it aligns with the patient experience. Being named a Top Doctor signals that a physician is respected by peers for clinical judgment, professionalism, and consistent outcomes. For patients, it can also provide reassurance that you are choosing a doctor who is not only experienced, but also trusted within the medical community. At VSI, we pair that expertise with a patient-first mindset, clear education, and shared decision making so you understand your options and feel confident in your plan.

Looking for a Top Doctor for Neck Pain, Back Pain, or Nerve Symptoms?

If pain is limiting your work, sleep, training, or daily life, you deserve answers and a plan that fits your goals. The award winning team at VSI is here to help you understand what is causing your symptoms and what it will take to move forward. Schedule a consultation and take the first step toward lasting relief.