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Dr. John Hamilton, MD

Dr. John Hamilton, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Hamilton, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fairfax, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Practice

8081 Innovation Park Dr Ste 900900 Fairfax, VA 22031
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(571) 472-4100

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hamilton is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital Falls Church, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Hamilton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hamilton specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Hamilton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hamilton

3.9

46 ratings, 26 with a written review
5 Star
67%
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4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
20%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andrea Fair – Jun 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Sue – Jan 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 people found this helpful
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Michael – Jul 13, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 people found this helpful
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Oct 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jackie Clayton – May 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Robyn Burdett – Apr 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jbetson – Feb 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tammie Wittmann in Winchester, VA – Nov 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JoAnn in Stafford, VA – Oct 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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stacy in fairfax, VA – Jul 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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William Amos – Jun 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Diane in Burke, Va – Jan 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Randy K. Sayles in Oak Hill, VA – Jul 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sheri Savelli in Richmond, VA – Jul 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
elvia zaragoza in Annandale, VA – Apr 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Woodbridge, VA – Apr 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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B. Conley in Springfield VA – Mar 22, 2017
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About Me

biography

John F. Hamilton, MD, PhD, serves as the Medical Director of the Inova Peripheral Nerve Program, Inova Health System, Co-Medical Director of the Inova Spine Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Section Chief, Neurosurgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Louisiana State University Health Shreveport

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002

  • Barrow Neurological Institute At St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Maricopa Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Meharry Medical College

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Hamilton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Inova Medical Group Neurology II8081 Innovation Park Dr Ste 900900 Fairfax, VA 22031
    1

    Practice

    Office44055 Riverside Pkwy Ste 226 Leesburg, VA 20176
    2

    Practice

    Inova Medical Group Neurology Fairfax3580 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 206 Fairfax, VA 22033
    3
    Inova Orthopedics-Gainesville7051 Heathcote Village Way Ste 230 Gainesville, VA 20155
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Inova Fairfax Hospital

      3300 Gallows Rd
      Falls Church, VA 22042
      Recipient of 42
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      18% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Inova Loudoun Hospital

      44045 Riverside Pkwy
      Leesburg, VA 20176
      Recipient of 25
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

      3600 Joseph Siewick Dr
      Fairfax, VA 22033
      Recipient of 24
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      12% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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