Orthopaedics
Oliver Tannous, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics, Georgetown University
Oliver O. Tannous, M.D., is an orthopaedic spine surgeon specializing in disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He treats a wide range of conditions, including cervical myelopathy, lumbar disc disease, lumbar radiculopathy, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, spinal disc herniation, complex deformities, and failed prior surgeries. Dr. Tannous serves adult patients, including those with debilitating spine conditions causing severe pain, nerve compression sy
15+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- University of California San Diego Medical Center — Fellowship, Spine Surgery, 2015-2016
- University of Maryland — Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010-2015
- University of Maryland School of Medicine — M.D., 2010
- Emory University — B.S., Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Arabic
Experience
15+ years in practice