
Amit Jain, MD, MBA
Pediatric Spine SurgerySpine SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Hindi
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Amit Jain
Professional Titles
- Chief, Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Director, Value-Based Care, Johns Hopkins Health System
- Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Spine Surgery Fellowship
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Amit Jain, M.D., M.B.A., is a renowned leader in orthopaedics, integrating his passions for clinical practice, research and education. He is a sought-after surgeon for his expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex scoliosis care in adults and children. Dr. Jain leverages the latest technologies, including motion preserving and robotic approaches to achieve the best outcomes for his patients. His philosophy is to take care of patients with respect, compassion and skill, as he would want his own family treated.
As an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Business at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Jain offers thought leadership across multiple disciplines. A prolific researcher, he has published over 250 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier journals and he leads a major NIH R01-funded project developing next-generation surgical robotic systems.
Committed to training future spine surgeons, he directs the prestigious Johns Hopkins Spine Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Jain is also a recognized leader in the business of healthcare, serving as the Medical Director of Value Based Care for Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he champions innovative approaches to care delivery and population health management.
Centers and Institutes
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Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
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What to Know About Radicular Pain, a Common Type of Back Pain | Thehealthy.com (February 2021)
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COVID-19 created a surgery backlog that’s only going to get worse | The Baltimore Sun (June 2020)
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Study shows it may take seven to 16 months for surgeons to complete backlog of elective surgeries | WMAR-2 News Baltimore (June 2020)
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As Postponed Surgeries Resume, Can U.S. Hospitals Handle the Strain? | U.S. News (June 2020)
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Evidence Mounts that Daily Opioid Users May Fare Worse After Spine Surgery, Study Finds | Johns Hopkins Medicine (April 2018)
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
Research Interests
Cervical myelopathy / stenosis, Fusionless spine surgery, Health economics, Minimally invasive spine surgery, Outpatient spine surgery, Pediatric spinal deformities, Spinal degeneration with aging, Value-based spine care
Google Scholar - Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=AvcZ_J4AAAAJ&hl=en
Pure - Research Profile
Selected Publications
Jain A, Hassanzadeh H, Puvanesarajah V, Klineberg EO, Sciubba DM, Kelly MP, Hamilton DK, Lafage V, Buckland AJ, Passias PG, Protopsaltis TS, Lafage R, Smith JS, Shaffrey CI, Kebaish KM; International Spine Study Group. Incidence of perioperative medical complications and mortality among elderly patients undergoing surgery for spinal deformity: analysis of 3519 patients. J Neurosurg Spine. 2017 Nov;27(5):534-539. doi: 10.3171/2017.3.SPINE161011. Epub 2017 Aug 18. PMID: 28820363
Jain A, Hassanzadeh H, Strike SA, Menga EN, Sponseller PD, Kebaish KM. Pelvic Fixation in Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgery: Historical Perspective, Indications, and Techniques: AAOS Exhibit Selection. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015 Sep 16;97(18):1521-8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.O.00576. Review. PMID: 26378268
Jain A, Hassanzadeh H, Strike SA, Skolasky RL, Riley LH 3rd. rhBMP use in cervical spine surgery: associated factors and in-hospital complications. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Apr 16;96(8):617-23. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.M.00666. PMID: 24740657
Jain A, Njoku DB, Sponseller PD. Does patient diagnosis predict blood loss during posterior spinal fusion in children? Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012 Sep 1;37(19):1683-7. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e318254168f. Review. PMID: 22426452
Jain A, Sponseller PD, Shah SA, Samdani A, Cahill PJ, Yaszay B, Njoku DB, Abel MF, Newton PO, Marks MC, Narayanan UG; Harms Study Group. Subclassification of GMFCS Level-5 Cerebral Palsy as a Predictor of Complications and Health-Related Quality of Life After Spinal Arthrodesis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016 Nov 2;98(21):1821-1828. PMID: 27807115
Honors
- Frank L. Coulson Award for Clinical Excellence, Miller-Coulson Academy, 1/1/17
- Ronald Byank Chief Resident Award for Servant Leadership, Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1/1/17
- Best Resident Researcher Award, Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1/1/17
- John H. Moe Award for Best Poster, Scoliosis Research Society, 1/1/16
- Thomas E. Whitecloud Award for Best Clinical Paper, International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, 1/1/16
- Russell A. Hibbs Award for Best Clinical Paper, Scoliosis Research Society, 1/1/11
- Paul and Daisy Soros Fellow, 1/1/10
- Rhodes Scholarship Finalist, The Rhodes Trust, 1/1/10
Lectures & Presentations
- International Spine Study Group. Cost Effectiveness of rhBMP-2 Use in Adult Spinal Surgery, Podium, Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 9/6/17
- Obesity is Associated with Increased OR Time, Hospital Stay, and Postoperative Wound Complications in Lumbar Fusion Surgery: Analysis of 1,196 Cases at a Single Institution, Podium, Lumbar Spine Research Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 4/5/18
- Perioperative Medical Complications and Mortality Rate Among 3,519 Elderly Patients Undergoing Surgery for Spinal Deformity, Poster, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 3/19/17
- Planned Staging of Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Does Not Result in Increased Length of Stay or Increased Cost, Podium, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 3/6/18
- Sacral-Alar-Iliac (SAI) Fixation in Children with Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up, Poster, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 3/1/16
Memberships
- North American Spine Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Maryland Orthopaedic Association
- Harms Study Group
- Scoliosis Research Society
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- AOSpine
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2100, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-769-1281
- Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
- 1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 410-367-2071
- Charter Professional Center
- 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, MD 21044
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-546-1576
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, MBA, 2022
- Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Spinal Surgery, 2018
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 2012
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
276 ratings, 99 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Outstanding analysis of my condition. Paid attention to my symptoms. Explained the cause in detail. Excellent go forward plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Very knowledgeable and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Dr Jain and his doctoral assistant were kind, good listeners, and personable. I trust their knowledge and skill and their care and understanding of my case. I feel that I have finally found a doctor who wants to look at my medical problem and see it in totality and see what can be done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Waited an hour to see the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Dr. Jain is very personable, professional, and a wonderful surgeon who relieved the nerve pain in my left leg. Thank You Dr. Jain!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
The provider was very good, friendly and responsive to my questions and very thorough With explanations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Very friendly. Appreciate he wears a mask. Answers all questions. Confident.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
He is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
He waa excellent. He listened to me and answered all the questions I had. He went further to inform me that if my parent had any questions, that they are free to email him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Excellent visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr Jain provided a consult for spinal issues that was needed prior to my hip replacement. He was thorough, knowledgeable, and gave ample opportunity for me to ask questions. I feel much more comfortable going forward with my hip surgery now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr. Jain is a gifted provider and always provides excellent care. Additionally he had a medical student training with him and he was also quite helpful and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
We've being seeing Dr. Jain for at least four years. He's always been caring, knowledgeable, sensitive about how he shares information, and trustworthy.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr Jain was running 1 hour behind for a 9:45 appointment. We were there until 12:15.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr. Jain is the best spine surgeon. Plus he has great people skills. He explains things well. He goes over the test results. He listens respectfully to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
A-1 surgeon and doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Very courteous and educated surgeon. Knows me well and addresses issues to my satisfaction always.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
This was my initial visit with Dr Jain and he was a kind and professional as [staff] told me he would be. I am very confident about continued care by him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Came for second opinion. Thank God. Very knowledgeable and explains things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Excellent. Very compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr. Jain has always been an excellent Doctor to me and provides any and all information that we needed before during and after surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr. Jain is an excellent, highly qualified surgeon and a patient centered physician, who has taken great care to improve my health outcomes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Jain was fine. Likely an excellent doc. But too far for me to visit again.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
It took two months to get an appointment to see this Provider. My appointment was delayed by 25 minutes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr.Jain, is my orthopedic surgeon and he is very knowledgeable and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr Jain and his team spent time listening to me and making sure all of my questions were answered before I left. He also made sure I knew how to proceed with next steps before I left the office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Professional and friendly
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr Amit evaluated my case carefully and mad the recommendation for further actions
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Very knowledgeable & professional- visits feel rushed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Jain seems very professional and nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Jain is an amazing surgeon!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
He was kind and considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Jain explained things well and suggested alternate treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
The Doctor was recommended to me and everything they said about was true. Communicate in a way that I could understand everything he was saying!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Competent, efficient. Answered questions succinctly. Actually used images to explain my problem an solution. Did hid his consult and was ready to move on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Answered all: my questions very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr. Jain was easy to talk to and answered all my questions. He was very good at explaining the MRI results of my spine. He was clear and concise in discussing the possible treatments for my medical problem. He was kind and caring during our meeting. I have a great deal of confidence in Dr. Jain and am lucky to have him provide his expertise in treating my bad spine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
The doctor was very through and explained everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Provider showed genuine compassion and concern about My condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
He's always knowledgeable, respectful, patient, kind and supportive. He's an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Jain listened very attentively to my concerns, ordered an MRI, and outlined potential courses of treatment. I'm seeing Dr Jain for specialist care, this was my first appointment with him. He ordered an MRI which I have scheduled for Jan 20.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
I had a //detailed exam and received clear explanations about my diagnosis and possible treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Very professional, knowledgeable and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Best physician ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
He was very late like an hour but, he did apologize for his lateness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr Jain used all of my overall health data to explain possible outcomes down the road. He was very thorough and thoughtful about all of my continuing conditions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
He is an excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Fantastically helpful and took time to explain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr. Jain is the best spine surgeon in the East. I absolutely trust that he will give me the best possible outcome on my surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Very helpful visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
I would have liked a brief visit after the surgery while I was in the hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr Jain has great bedside manner, first thing he did was to say yellow while washing his hands, then shook our hands, smiles the entire visit, was very thorough, kind,& caring. Such a great doctor, feel blessed to be under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Excellent. Thorough explanation. Exactly the specialist I needed yo see.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Wow what a pro
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Caring, trustworthy, professional, clear communictor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
He is a wonderful person and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
He was great!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
I was fortunate to be able to get a quick appointment. The appointment was on time and I felt the exam in resulting test and prescription was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Very knowledgeable and caring clinician. He immediately addressed my needs which resulted in a very positive outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr Jain was very understanding,listened to my issues and explained things clearly. Post visit plan put in place
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Concise. Effective.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr Jain, was very attentive and provided complete information on treatment options, from follow up test, to surgery to PT: I acquired good helpful understanding of my options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Very knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
The team understands the situation I'm in with my healthcare. Dr. Jain is keeping track of my daily weekly monthly yearly conditions. I am to call it my condition gets worse.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Timely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
I like Dr. Jain's honesty about my condition, and felt he wanted what was best for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
This was my first visit with dr jain. I liked him a lot.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Very professional and organized. Pleasant to talk to.The experience was good. Discussed my health issues and possible corrective items, such as surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr Jain is the Michaelanglo of physicians.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Awesome, would use him again
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
I don't have anything negative to say about Dr.Jain. He is very good at what he has to do and him and his team did a excellent job when I had surgery on my back and got rid of the pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Very good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr. Jain was good. Resident or fellow who came into room before him is NOT a good listener. I had to repeat answers several times.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Best provider ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Very trusted, very knowledgeable, very amiable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Excellent surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Met with both Spine Surgeon Fellow and Dr. Jain. Both showed expertise and thoroughness. Felt very confident of their surgical recommendation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr Jain is an excellent physician and surgeon. Very caring Interested interested person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
NiceThorough
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Dr. Jain was great. I would say that everything he said went very quickly. It was a bit hard for me to digest the information at the time. I understood more after I left and had time to get my head around it. I would go back to him. I had full confidence in him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Professional, concerned with my level of comfort, explained everything that was going to be done, efficient, encouraged questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
My visit was on time, the x-ray tech was very professional and nice. Dr.Jain is professional and explains things so I understand about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr Jain is always the best . Polite , professional and very kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr. Jain clearly explained my condition and necessary treatment. I appreciated his patience with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Very respectful, patient-oriented provider who cares about the patients and their well-being. Can always reach the provider for any questions or concerns and they will reach out to you In a timely manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr. Jain is courteous and direct in conversation. I greatly appreciate that he doesn't ""beat around the bush"".
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
One of the highest functioning clinic that consistently use. Every knows their role and they execute them with them with kindness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Dr. Jain listened to me and is trying to help me find out the cause of my issue. I am grateful for this.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Interested in my health and doing the best job for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Very nice, listens to what I say, polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr Jain was very helpful in reviewing treatment options for my spine/leg pain. Hw provided sufficient detail about the various treatments and was realistic in recommending a particular approach.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr Amit Jain is great doctor.