MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Share this page:
Dr. Seyed Babak Kalantar, MD
Contact this Provider:
- Spine Surgery
- abnormal vertebrae
- absent vertebrae
- bulging disc
- cauda equina syndrome
- cervical bone spur Show All
- anterior vertebral body tethering
- artificial disc replacement surgery in the cervical spine
- artificial disc replacement surgery in the lumbar spine
- back surgery
- cervical decompression Show All
Seyed Babak Kalantar, MD, is a member of the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute and performs surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Kalantar is the chief of the Division of Spine Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedics and the Co-Director of MedStar Spine Center.
Dr. Kalantar became a spine surgeon to help patients with debilitating pain or lack of function return to the highest quality of living possible. In addition to performing surgery, Dr. Kalantar guides patients before surgery, offering as much time and information as patients need to make decisions about the best treatment. He also guides patients after surgery to help them recover to their full potential.
In addition to English, Dr. Kalantar also speaks Spanish and Farsi.
Dr. Kalantar is a 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Washingtonian Top Doctor for Spinal Surgery. He is also a 2017, 2018 and 2019 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor for Spinal Surgery, and a Findatopdoc.com Top Doctor 2018.
Learn about minimally invasive spine surgery.
Patient story
Back in The Saddle: Surgery Brings Immediate Relief to Back Pain
Delicate Neck Surgery Preserves Range of Motion and Active Lifestyle
Professional Society Memberships
- Advocacy Committee, North American Spine Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- Society of Lateral Access Surgeons
- Fellowship Program: Emory University Hospital (2010)
- Internship/Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2009)
- Internship/Residency DNU: Baylor College of Medicine (2009)
- Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (2004)
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- 2019 Top Doctor, Spinal Surgery, Washington, D.C.- Washingtonian Magazine
- 2019 Top Doctor, Spinal Surgery, Northern Virginia, Northern Virginia Magazine
