Aminullah Amini, MD

Dr. Aminullah “Amin” Amini is a board-certified neurosurgeon and the medical director of the Center for Brain & Spine in Silver Spring, MD. He is a Clinical Professor in the University of Maryland’s Department of Neurosurgery and has built neuroscience programs at Holy Cross and Adventist HealthCare hospitals.

Background and training

Dr. Amini earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

Why patients choose Dr. Amini

Dr. Amini has been named a Washingtonian Top Doctor in neurosurgery every year since 2012. He is recognized for his expertise in resecting primary and metastatic tumors of the brain and complex spine, and is a leader in minimally invasive techniques that allow for smaller incisions, less discomfort, and quicker recovery. For patients facing serious brain or spine conditions, his combination of academic leadership and minimally invasive skill makes him a standout local option.

Practice focus

Minimally invasive spine surgery, complex cervical and thoracolumbar spine surgery, and primary and metastatic brain and spinal tumors.

Languages and access

Dr. Amini sees patients in English at the Center for Brain & Spine in Silver Spring, with active privileges at Holy Cross Hospital. Confirm referral requirements, imaging, and insurance with the office before booking.