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Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD

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(Dr. Edward F. Aulisi, MD)

(1297 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

Professional interests include: pec implants, aneurysm, compression fractures, and more.

3800 Reservoir Road, NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 295-0540

Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD is a spine surgeon in Washington, DC specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

3800 Reservoir Road, NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20007

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1420 Beverly Road Suite 200
McLean, VA 22101

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110 Irving Street, NW East Building, Ste. 2B-10
Washington, DC 20010

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Some issues Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“In a statement released early Tuesday evening, Dr. Edward Aulisi - the hospital's chairman of neurosurgery - said doctors believe the incident "was brought on by simple fatigue."”—"Kennedy 'awake, talking'", Politico, January 2020

“"He was teetering on the edge," recalled Edward Aulisi, chairman of neurosurgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, who treated him there.”—"A close call: Headache leaves man fighting for his life", The Morning Sun, February 2016

“Dr. Edward Aulisi, Washington Hospital Center's neurosurgery chairman, says Kennedy is awake, talking with family and friends and feeling well.”—"Ted Kennedy Collapsed At Obama Inaugural Luncheon", Huff Post, August 2009

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

laminectomy for spinal lesion

lumbar laminectomy for spinal lesion

lumbar transpedicular decompression

open middle skull base surgery

skull base surgery

By Affordability:

360-degree lumbar fusion

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

lumbar transpedicular decompression

posterolateral lumbar fusion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within District of Columbia, Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), laminectomy for spinal lesion, lumbar laminectomy for spinal lesion, lumbar transpedicular decompression, open middle skull base surgery, and skull base surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for 360-degree lumbar fusion, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lumbar transpedicular decompression, and posterolateral lumbar fusion (PLF) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD had a list price for hospital care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

spine surgery procedures

In 2012, Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, and spine surgery procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	278
hospital care	507
inpatient care	507
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
cranial surgery	13
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	329
hospital care	505
inpatient care	505
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	42
spinal procedures	71

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	224
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	46
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
aspiration	11
bone marrow tests	11
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	320
hospital care	456
inpatient care	456
neck surgery	21
nerve procedures	62
spinal procedures	101

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	196
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	38
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
aspiration	11
bone marrow tests	11
cranial surgery	11
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	243
hospital care	626
inpatient care	626
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	48
open surgery	11
spinal procedures	80

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	420
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	70
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	37
decompression surgery	75
doctor visit	157
hospital care	543
inpatient care	543
neck surgery	28
nerve procedures	75
spinal procedures	155

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	174
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	31
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
cranial surgery	26
decompression surgery	73
doctor visit	307
hospital care	626
inpatient care	626
neck surgery	37
nerve procedures	73
open surgery	12
spinal procedures	166

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	214
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	31
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	48
decompression surgery	73
doctor visit	276
hospital care	669
inpatient care	669
neck surgery	52
nerve procedures	73
spinal procedures	161

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	186
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	33
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	43
decompression surgery	72
doctor visit	321
hospital care	787
inpatient care	787
neck surgery	38
nerve procedures	72
spinal procedures	172

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	185
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	31
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	45
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	272
hospital care	1165
inpatient care	1165
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	87

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	173
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	34
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	37
cranial surgery	13
decompression surgery	57
doctor visit	308
hospital care	1269
inpatient care	1269
neck surgery	30
nerve procedures	57
open surgery	13
spinal procedures	125

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	172
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	41
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	40
cranial surgery	18
decompression surgery	59
doctor visit	292
hospital care	1006
inpatient care	1006
neck surgery	26
nerve procedures	59
open surgery	18
spinal procedures	136

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	38
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
cranial surgery	14
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	292
hospital care	509
inpatient care	509
nerve procedures	27
open surgery	14
spinal procedures	83

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	126
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	20
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
aspiration	11
bone marrow tests	11
cranial surgery	15
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	282
hospital care	722
inpatient care	722
neck surgery	28
nerve procedures	52
open surgery	13
spinal procedures	114

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	183
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	138
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	109
85 and over	34
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	157

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	13
Dementia	18

Education & Training

He completed residency at Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Residency: Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (1992)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

Insurance Information

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Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open EPO Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open POS Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

IH-Open EPO Plus

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

POS OA

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Choice POS II Open Access

Employee Health Plan

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Aetna Classic 3500

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1297 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-01

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I'm nearly 1.5 years into a severe spinal cord injury, and have dealt with and consulted dozens of providers in various disciplines and specialties. Dr. Aulisi was one of the most genuine, thorough and intelligent that I have dealt with. I often feel like providers aren't willing to work with the patient, so this was a breath of fresh air!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-18

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I was referred to Dr Aulisi by one of his former patients and my current physical therapist; Dr Aulisi was highly recommended by them and I understand why because he is excellent. Dr Aulisi's knowledge, his manner and the time he took to carefully explain everything was outstanding.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-10

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Very personable, caring and optimistic. I felt that he was very honest, even though the details were hard to hear, he explained all my options kindly.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-07

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Dr. Aulisi is amazing. He looks at the patient as a person first then addressing the concern with expertise and clarity. I would highly recommend.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-16

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Dr Aulisi is not only an extremely skilled MD but takes the time to explain everything, options and plan of care. He listens and shows he cares!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-15

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Dr. Aulisi listened, explained and provided feedback. He is exactly the kind of doctor I've been looking for since my pain started a year ago.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-11

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Dr Aulisi is very professional, attentive, patient, experience and knowledgeable doctor. He answered all your questions and concerns.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-16

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Dr. Aulisi was very clear in explaining the problem and what would need to be done. And I felt he heard my concerns accurately.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-11-09

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Dr. Aulisi was warm and engaging, and gave me a thorough evaluation of my condition, along with all the treatment options

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-11

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This scale only lists "Very Good" which is not refective of Dr. Aulisi. He is "Excellent" in all areas of his care.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward Fiore Aulisi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.	$683 $683
Penumbra, Inc.	$289 SEPARATOR 3D $289
K2M, Inc.	$125 General K2M Product Discussion $104	RAVINE Lateral Access System $20
Stryker Corporation	$96 Lateral Access Spinal System $28	EVEREST Spinal System $27	$40
Baxter Healthcare	$93 FLOSEAL $93
Other	$39 Spinal Implant $20	NORTHERA $11	iFuse Implant $7

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$683
Food and Beverage	$634
Education	$7

Biography

Dr. Edward Aulisi's medical specialty is spine surgery and neurosurgery. Dr. Aulisi speaks Spanish. Clinical interests for Dr. Aulisi include deformity correction, lumbar laminectomy, and cervical laminectomy. He is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He attended medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed his residency training at Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Children's National Medical Center, and George Washington University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Aulisi highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He can take Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in McLean, VA.