Dr. Robert Gorsen, MD
SaveNeurosurgery ·
Male ·
65 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Robert Gorsen, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Annandale, VA and has been practicing for 40 years. He specializes in neurosurgery.
ROBERT M GORSEN MD
3301 Woodburn Rd Ste 211
Annandale, VA 22003Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Spondylosis
very high
more than 94% of peers
Degenerative Disc Disease
very high
more than 91% of peers
Intervertebral Disc Disease
very high
more than 88% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
0 Board Certifications
Dr. Gorsen does not have any board certifications listed.
33 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ear Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Vascular Disease
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8 Procedures
- Brain Surgery
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Neuroplasty
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Virginia.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1978
- Lenox Hill Hospital - General SurgeryResidency Hospital | Completed
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Neurological SurgeryResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
Dr. Gorsen has no awards or honors listed.
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Robert Gorsen, MD
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I was especially pleased with Dr. Gorsen's detailed explanation of options for addressing my severe stenosis and related back problems, his assessment of expected outcomes, and his post surgical follow up in the hospital and office consultations. He has an interactive interpersonal style and...Read More
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Richard A Cocozza, Ph.D. in Annandale – Dec 08, 2017
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Dr. Gorsen, on short notice, assisted Dr. Silveri in surgery to repair my broken back. I viewed the MRI/xrays with him, prior to the surgery, and he answered all my questions w/further explanation when needed. Dr. Gorsen is among the very best Doctors I've ever seen. His small office staff is...Read More
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2Jeannie Hansohn in Woodbridge, VA – Jul 09, 2017
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After having Dr Gorsen operate on my husband, and two of my employees, I chose to drive over two and one-half hours, one way, to get Dr. Gorsen's opinion on my current back problems. He has requested further testing, so I will have more long trips, but it's worth every mile, to have someone I can...Read More
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52Sylvia R in Mount Solon, VA – Mar 25, 2016
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Dr. Gorsen schedules patients so that he has time to ask questions, study MRI's, and listen to their concerns. He is compassionate, genuine, and conscientious. He honors both the dignity and privacy of those whom he tends.
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6Naomi P. Brewer in Broadway, VA – Dec 17, 2015
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Gorsen accepts 8 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS IISelect
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldKeyCare PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Choice AdvantageBlue Preferred PPOCareFirst Maryland POS
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Coventry Health CareSouthern Health PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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