Bo Zhang, M.D.
Potomac Valley Orthopaedic Associates
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Bo Zhang M.D. — Physician

Biography

Dr. Zhang specializes in minimally invasive and motion-sparing spine surgery, as well as non-operative therapeutic options. He completed his spine surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, the top U.S. orthopedic program and training institution, under leaders in minimally invasive, cervical, and complex spine surgery. He is committed to advancing the field with over 50 presentations, 25 journal publications, and numerous book chapters and technique guides. Additionally, he is a member of several national spine societies and reviewed articles for various spine journals. 

Dr. Zhang is committed to working closely with his patients to select the best and least invasive solutions, and to provide compassionate, personalized care to everyone he treats.

Areas Of Expertise

Disc herniation

Cervical stenosis and myelopathy/radiculopathy

Lumbar stenosis and sciatica

Spondylolisthesis

Scoliosis

Neck and back pain

Degenerative disc disease

Spine trauma

Spine infection

Medical Degree

Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA Doctor of Medicine 

Residency

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 

Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY Spine Surgery Fellowship 

Professional Associations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) North American Spine Society (NASS)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Maryland Orthopaedic Association (MOA)
Academic Orthopaedic Consmtium (AOC)

Major Accomplishments

Over 50 presentations

Over 25 journal publications

Numerous book chapters and technique guides

Highest Score on Orthopaedic In Training Exam (99%)
Honors, All Clinical Rotations
Academic Honors, Biophysics

Hospital Affiliations

Howard County General Hospital

Montgomery Medical Center

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital