Paul L. Asdourian, MD| Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery | MedStar Health
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Paul L. Asdourian

Paul L. Asdourian, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (843 reviews)

Specialties: Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Languages: English

(410) 554-2917

About me

Dr. Asdourian,  is an orthopaedic spine surgeon trained in reconstructive spinal surgery. His expertise is in the treatment of adult spinal deformity, spondylolisthesis, and degenerative disc disease. For more than 34 years, Dr. Asdourian has utilized state-of-the-art techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of failed cervical and lumbar decompressions and fusions. Dr. Asdourian was a key investigator in cervical artificial disc replacements. He has pioneered the use of robotic spine surgery in the MedStar system. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society, the Scoliosis Research Society and the North American Spine Society. He is a member and former President of the Maryland Orthopaedic Society. He currently serves as the Orthopaedic Medical Director of the MedStar Medical Group.

Read Dr. Asdourian's CV


Awards
Dr. Asdourian has repeatedly been named a Baltimore Magazine "Top Doc" for orthopaedic spinal surgery, most recently in 2023.


Interests
His special interests include the treatment of adult spinal deformity, spinal tumors and infections, spondylolisthesis, cervical and lumbar herniated discs, cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis. He uses state-of-the-art robotic navigation technology to treat these spinal disorders.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Cervical Herniated Disc
  • Cervical Myelopathy Surgery
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Intervertebral Disc Disorders
  • Lumbar Disc Disease
  • Lumbar Laminectomy And Fusion
  • Lumbar Myelopathy
  • Robotic Assisted Spine Surgery
  • Scoliosis
  • Scoliosis Deformity Correction
  • Spinal Disc Replacement
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Reconstruction Surgery
  • Spinal Spondylolysis Treatment
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolysis
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
  • Bone Density Disorder
  • Bursopathy
  • Cervical Herniated Disc
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Cervical Spine Instability
  • Epidural Hematoma
  • Fractures Of The Neck
  • Hand And Wrist Fracture
  • Head Injury
  • Inflammatory Spondylopathies
  • Intervertebral Disc Disorders
  • Intraspinal Granuloma
  • Kyphosis
  • Limb Deformity
  • Lordosis
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Lumbar Disc Disease
  • Lumbar Myelopathy
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spine Fracture
  • Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
  • Neck Nerve And Spinal Cord Injury
  • Neck Pain
  • Neck Sprain
  • Neoplasm Of Uncertain Behavior
  • Nerve Root Disorders
  • Nervous System Disorders
  • Paralytic Syndrome
  • Rib And Sternum Fracture
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Burns
  • Skull Base Tumor
  • Spinal Cyst
  • Spinal Infection
  • Spinal Osteochondrosis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Deformity
  • Spine Osteoporosis
  • Spondyloarthropathy
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylopathies
  • Spondylosis
  • Thigh Fracture
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Procedures I perform

  • Cervical Corpectomy
  • Cervical Facet Joint Denervation
  • Cervical Laminectomy
  • Cervical Myelopathy Surgery
  • Cervical Spine Stabilization
  • Cervical Vertebra Reposition
  • Discectomy
  • Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion
  • Fibula Osteotomy
  • Flap Surgery
  • Ganglion Cyst Excision
  • Laminectomy
  • Lumbar Corpectomy
  • Lumbar Laminectomy
  • Lumbar Laminectomy And Fusion
  • Lumbar Pedicle Screw Fixation
  • Lumbar Spine Stabilization
  • Median Nerve Decompression
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
  • Osteotomy
  • Percutaneous Discectomy
  • Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
  • Robotic Assisted Spine Surgery
  • Scoliosis Deformity Correction
  • Spinal Disc Replacement
  • Spinal Facet Syndrome Treatment
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Infection Treatment
  • Spinal Reconstruction Surgery
  • Spinal Spondylolysis Treatment
  • Spine Fracture Stabilization
  • Spondylolysis Treatment
  • Thoracic Discectomy
  • Vertebral Body Replacement
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Awards

  • Baltimore Magazine Top Doc, 2024, 2023, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Feb 27, 2026

    Dr. Asdourian was very thorough, had a good chairside manner in making me at ease, and explained everything to my understanding.

  • Nov 19, 2025

    Dr Asdourian was amazing

  • Nov 15, 2025

    Amazing