Bradley Gelfand, M.D.

Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Dr. Bradley Gelfand is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide spectrum of spinal conditions, including degenerative, traumatic, congenital and developmental disorders that impact the cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral regions. This includes neck and back pain, disc herniations, radiculopathy (pinched nerve), spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, myelopathy (compression of the spinal cord), spinal deformity, scoliosis and spinal trauma.

Dr. Gelfand emphasizes the importance of pursuing non-surgical treatment options as a first step before considering surgical intervention in his practice.

A strong advocate of patient-centered care, Dr. Gelfand prioritizes listening to his patients and thoroughly educating them about their specific spinal conditions. He believes this collaborative, informed approach fosters shared decision-making, which is essential for achieving the best possible outcomes. Overall he simplifies his approach to spine care: treat patients how you would want your own family to be treated.

When surgery becomes necessary, Dr. Gelfand has expertise in both degenerative and complex spinal procedures, utilizing a tailored approach that may include advanced minimally invasive or motion preserving techniques, as well as traditional surgery – depending on what best suits the individual patient's needs.

Education & Expertise

Dr. Gelfand is originally from the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan where he graduated with University Honors.

Following his undergraduate education, Dr. Gelfand received his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He then stayed at Georgetown University Hospital, where he completed a rigorous 5-year residency in orthopaedic surgery and was selected as the Administrative Chief Resident during his final year. Following residency, Dr. Gelfand completed a spine surgery fellowship at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, a prestigious AO Spine designated fellowship program. While in fellowship, Dr. Gelfand received advanced training in minimally invasive and open spine surgery techniques, while also caring for complex spinal trauma at the world-renowned R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

Dr. Gelfand has authored multiple textbook chapters and published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles. He is a member of the North American Spine Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr.Gelfand enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, playing golf and cheering for the Commanders, Capitals and Michigan Wolverines.

Work Experience

Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Medicine & Surgery Division
Orthopaedic Spine SurgeonWashington, DC
September 2025-Present
Scribe America
Emergency Room Scribe, Suburban HospitalBethesda, MD
September 2014-April 2015
Bethesda Endoscopy Center
Technician Bethesda, MD
September 2014-April 2015

Research Experience

University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD
July 2025-July 2026

Suresh, Rohan I. BS; Patel, Hershil BS; Gelfand, Bradley W. MD; Przygocki, Tyler J. BS; Prakash, Hans MD; Sahai, Amil MD; Ludwig, Steven C. MD. History of metal allergy in cervical and lumbar arthroplasty: A review. Current Orthopaedic Practice 37(2):e1346, March/April 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/BCO.0000000000001346

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Washington, DC
June 2019-July 2025

Khanna, A.J., Gelfand, B. (2024). Musculoskeletal Imaging. In: Postma, W.F., Delahay, J.N., Wiesel, S.W. (eds) Essentials of Orthopedic Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66215-7_3

Kelly MJ, Gelfand BW, Kalantar SB “Radiographic and Patient Reported Outcomes in a Large Cohort of Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion using Hydroxyapatite-coated PEEK Interbody Spacers: Two Year Results”
- Poster presentation at the 2022 Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Annual Forum. Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Poster presentation at the 2023 Spine Summit. Miami, Florida.
Gelfand BW, Kelly MJ, Kalantar SB “Radiographic and Patient Reported Outcomes in a Large Cohort of Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion using Hydroxyapatite-coated PEEK Interbody Spacers: One Year Results”
- Poster presentation at the 2022 International Society for the Advancement of Spinal Surgery Annual Conference. Nassau, Bahamas.
Gelfand BW, Paek S, Zelenty W, Girardi F. History and Current State of Interbody Fusion Device Material Science. Seminars in Spine Surgery. September 2022.
Gelfand BW. Extensor Mechanism Disruption in Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Medstar Georgetown University Grand Rounds, February 2022
Gelfand BW. Intraoperative Wound Antibiotics and Betadine Cleansing: What is the Evidence?
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center Grand Rounds, May 2021
Gelfand BW. The Rheumatoid Foot.
- Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Grand Rounds, January 2021
Gelfand BW. Treatment of Single Compartment Arthritis.
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center Grand Rounds, September 2019
Gelfand BW. Diagnosis and Treatment of SI Joint Pathology
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center Grand Rounds, July 2019

Medstar Health Summer Research Scholarship in Emergency Medicine
Medstar Washington Hospital CenterWashington, DC
May 2016-May 2019

Tebo, C., Mazer-Amirshahi, M., DeGeorge, L., Gelfand, B., Leak, C., Tolliver, S., & Sauter, D. (2019). Suspected synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist intoxication: Does analysis of samples reflect the presence of suspected agents?. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 37(10), 1846–1849.
Kiechle, E.S., & McKenna C.M.,& Carter H., & Zeymo A., & Gelfand B.W., & DeGeorge L.M., & Sauter D.A., & Mazer-Amirshahi M.. Medication Allergy and Adverse Drug Reaction Documentation Discrepancies in an Urban, Academic Emergency Department. Journal of Medical Toxicology. December 2018.
Kiechle, E.S., & McKenna C.M.,& Carter H., & Zeymo A., & Gelfand B.W., & DeGeorge L.M., & Sauter D.A., & Mazer-Amirshahi M. April, 2018. Prevalence of Self-Reported Drug Allergies and Adverse Drug Events in an Urban, Academic Emergency Department. Poster presentation: 2018 American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) Annual Scientific Meeting; Washington, DC, USA.
Mazer-Amirshahi M., & McKenna C.M.,& Carter H., & Zeymo A., & Gelfand B.W., & Kiechle, E.S., & DeGeorge L.M., & Sauter D.A. April, 2018. Prevalence of Medication Allergy and Adverse Drug Event Reconciliation Discrepancies in an Urban, Academic Emergency Department Poster presented at: 2018 American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) Annual Scientific Meeting; Washington, DC, USA.
Mazer-Amirshahi, M., & Gelfand, B.W., & Leak, C., & Tolliver, S., & Sauter, D. April, 2017. Characterization of Suspected Synthetic Cannabinoid Intoxications in Washington, DC Poster presentation: 2017 American College of Medical Toxicology Annual Scientific Meeting; San Juan, PR, USA.
Gelfand, B.W., & Sauter, D., & Amirshahi, M. September, 2016. Accuracy of Emergency Department Medication Allergy Documentation. Poster presentation: 2016 Summer Research Scholarship Recipients Capstone; Washington, DC, USA.

Clinical Research Assistant
Washington DC VA Medical CenterWashington, DC
June 2012-August 2012

2 abstracts accepted for Oral Presentation at the 2013 American Society of Hypertension Annual Meeting
Mortality Risk and Fitness Status in Hypertensive Men ≥70 years Doumas M, Pittaras A, Faselis C, Kokkinos JP, Gelfand BW, Papademetriou V, Myers J, Kokkinos P. Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
Exercise Capacity and Mortality in Hypertensive, Obese Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Faselis C, Kheirbek R, Sheriff H, Nylen ES, Kokkinos JP, Gelfand BW, Pittaras A, Doumas M, Myers J, Kokkinos

Research Assistant
National Institute of Health, Dr. William Paul’s Immunology LaboratoryBethesda, MD
June 2011-August 2011

PI: Dr. Zami Ben-Sasson

Volunteer

Assistant Team Physician
St. Albans High School, St. John's College High School Washington, DC
August 2021-August 2023
Chief Club Officer Washington, DC
Georgetown University School of MedicineWashington, DC
August 2016-May 2017
Hoya Clinic Resource Specialist Washington, DC
Georgetown University School of Medicine, Hoya Clinic Washington, DC
August 2016-May 2017
Hoya Clinic Student Clinician Washington, DC
Georgetown University School of Medicine, Hoya Clinic Washington, DC
August 2015-May 2017
Big Hoya, Little Saxa Mentorship Program Washington, DC
Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, DC
August 2016-May 2017
Go Blue, Wear Pink Ann Arbor, MI
Campus Event Coordinator Ann Arbor, MI
September 2010-February 2014
Tamid Investment Group Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
September 2011-May 2013