Who is Dr. Mark Shasti?

Dr. Mark Shasti is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Nova Spine Center. He specializes in advanced and minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical and lumbar degenerative disease, adult and pediatric scoliosis, robotic spine surgery, and non-surgical spine treatments in Sterling and Annandale, VA.

What conditions does Nova Spine Center treat?

Nova Spine Center treats a wide range of spinal conditions including lower back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis (adult and pediatric), spinal infections, trauma, spinal tumors, and degenerative disc disease of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

Does Dr. Shasti perform minimally invasive spine surgery?

Yes. Dr. Shasti is highly proficient in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, which offer patients smaller incisions, reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery compared to traditional open spine surgery.

What is robotic spine surgery?

Robotic spine surgery is a procedure where the surgeon is assisted by a robotic system to perform spinal operations with high precision. Dr. Shasti at Nova Spine Center uses advanced robotic technology to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.

Are non-surgical spine treatments available at Nova Spine Center?

Yes. Dr. Shasti offers comprehensive non-surgical treatment plans for spine conditions including physical therapy referrals, pain management, injections, and other conservative treatments aimed at relieving pain without surgery.

Where are Nova Spine Center's office locations?

Nova Spine Center has two convenient locations in Northern Virginia: Sterling (21351 Gentry Drive, STE 125, Sterling, VA 20166) and Annandale (5105-L Backlick Road, Annandale, VA 22003).

How do I schedule an appointment with Dr. Shasti?

You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Contact Us page at novaspinemd.com or calling the office directly. New patients are advised to download and complete patient forms in advance from the Patient Resources section of the website.

Does Nova Spine Center accept insurance?

Yes. Nova Spine Center accepts most major insurance plans. You can review accepted insurance information on the Insurance Info page at novaspinemd.com/insurance-info-orthopedic-spine-surgeon-sterling-va/ or call the office for specific inquiries.

What should I bring to my first visit at Nova Spine Center?

For your first visit, please bring a valid photo ID, your insurance card, completed new patient forms (downloadable from the website), any prior imaging such as MRI or X-ray results, and a list of current medications. Visit the First Visit Guide at novaspinemd.com for full details.

Has Dr. Shasti published medical research?

Yes. Dr. Shasti has published peer-reviewed research including 'Outcomes of Multilevel Vertebrectomy for Spondylodiscitis' (PubMed ID: 30081094) and 'Mortality Rates After Posterior C1-2 Fusion for Displaced Type II Odontoid Fractures in Octogenarians' (PubMed ID: 29538245).