Summit Orthopedics – Foxhall SquareEve Hoffman, MD
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Training in robotic spine surgery, minimally invasive and motion preserving spine surgery
Eve Hoffman, MD is a board certified Spine Surgeon and a DC native. Dr Hoffman's interest in medicine began in High School when she joined the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, getting certified as an Emergency Medical Technician at the age of 17. She then attended Brown University obtaining a BA in Economics, and continued her training at Brown University Medical School. She completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore MD. Dr Hoffman elected for an additional year of training in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the largest regional referral center for acute spinal cord injury patients. She has additional training in robotic spine surgery as well as minimally invasive and motion preserving surgical techniques. In her spare time she is an avid runner, having completed 5 marathons, in addition to her favorite local races including the Cherry Blossom 10 mile, and the Bethesda Turkey Chase.
"I embrace diversity in both my patients and employees. I strive to provide the best care for every single one of my patients regardless of gender, race or sexual orientation. I work hard to make sure my patients feel safe and understood."
- Eve Hoffman, MD
Patient Reviews
Excellent physician. Very knowledgable and personable.
Always excellent, thoroughly care! A++++
Dr. Hoffman is exceptional. A caring professional!! Highly recommend!
Training, experience, and affiliations
Training and Education
The Rothman Institute/Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Fellowship
University of Maryland Medical Center/R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
MD
Brown University
Providence, RI
BA in Economics
Licensing
Orthopaedic Surgery Board
Passed Part 1 ABOS 8/2018
Passed Part 2 ABOS 7/2022
Maryland State Medical License
District of Columbia Medical License
Pennsylvania State Medical License
Positions and Employment
Summit Orthopedics/The Center for Advanced Orthopaedics
2019 - Present
Washington, DC
Clinical Spine Surgery Journal
2018 - Present
Philadelphia, PA
Editorial Board Member
Centaur Labs
2021 - Present
Consultant
University of Maryland School of Medicine
2013 - 2018
Baltimore, MD
Assistant Instructor
Nike Incorporated
2005 - 2017
Design Consultant/Product Tester
Rhode Island Hospital Orthopaedic Foundation
2007 - 2013
Providence, RI
Research Coordinator in Biomechanical Testing Lab
Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad
2003 - 2008
Bethesda, MD
Emergency Medical Technician
Children’s National Medical Center/Georgetown University Medical School Research Lab
2004
Washington, DC
Research Internship
Honors and Awards
Veterans Affairs Hospital Gold Pin Award for “Caring and Courtesy”
2018
Baltimore, MD
Appointed by Medical School Faculty as Teaching Assistant
2010
Providence, RI
Boston Marathon Qualifier and Finisher
2008 - 2010
Boston, MA
Delta Omicron, Economics Honor Society
2009
Providence, RI
Publications
How Does the Presence of a Surgical Trainee Impact Patient Outcomes in Lumbar Fusion Surgery?
Divi SN, Goyal DKC, Hoffman E, Conaway WK, Galtta M, Bowles DR, Houlihan NV, Bechay JF, McEntee RM, Kaye ID, Kurd MF, Woods BI, Radcliff KE, Rihn JA, Anderson DG, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD
International Journal of Spine Surgery. June 2021
Current Advances in Lumbar Interbody Devices: A Focus on Surface and Structure
Hoffman E, Lee J.
Clinical Spine Surgery [accepted 7/26/19]
Are Industry-funded Studies of Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Versus Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Biased?
Salmons HI, Galetta MS, Divi SN, Fried TB, Fang T, Hoffman E, Goyal DKC, Mangan JJ, Schroeder GD, Vaccaro AR.
Clinical Spine Surgery. Feb 11 2020
Management of Adult Lumbar Spine Problems for General Orthopaedic Surgeons: A Practical Guide
Hoffman E, Jain D, Radcliff K, Fischer CR, Hilibrand AS, Razi AE.
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Instructional Course Lecture. 2020;69: 597-606
What is the Best Material for an Interbody Cage?
Makanji HS, Schroeder GD, Vaccaro AR, Hoffman E.
Clinical Spine Surgery. Aug 20 2019
Anterior Approach to the Cervicothoracic Junction
Hoffman E, Shiu B, Weir T, Ludwig S. In: Eck J, Eck JC, Vaccaro A, editors.
Surgical Atlas of Spinal Operations. 2nd Ed.
Health Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Stephen J, Hoffman E, Narayanan U, Sponseller P, Samdani A.
In: The Harms Study Group, editors. Neuromuscular Spine Deformity: A Harms Study Group Treatment Guide.
Mechanical Properties of Revision ACL Reconstruction
Paller D, Behrens SB, Heard W, Villarreal RW, Hoffman E, Fadale P, Monchik K
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2014; 27:119-124
Proximity of Arthroscopic Ankle Stabilization Procedures to Surrounding Structures: An Anatomic Study
Drakos M, Behrens SB, Mulcahey MK, Paller D, Hoffman E, DiGiovanni CW
Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2013 Jun;29(6):1089-94.
A Biomechanical Analysis of Brostrom Versus Brostrom-Gould Lateral Ankle Instability Repairs
Behrens SB, Drakos M, Lee BJ, Paller D, Hoffman E, Koruprolu S, DiGiovanni CW
Foot and Ankle International. 2013 Apr;34(4):587-92.
Accuracy of plain radiographs versus 3D analysis of ankle stress test
Hoffman E, Paller D, Koruprolu S, Drakos M, Behrens SB, Crisco JJ, DiGiovanni CW
Foot and Ankle International. 2011 Oct;32(10):994-9.
Pediatric reference intervals for FSH, LH, estradiol, T3, free T3, cortisol, and growth hormone on the DPC IMMULITE 1000
Solidin O, Hoffman E, Waring M, Solidin S
Clinica Chimica Acta. 2005;355 205-210
Presentations
Navigation, Robotics and Augmented Reality in Spine Surgery
Poster Presentation at The Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Bone and Joint Health at Sibley Memorial Hospital, March 2022, Washington, DC
Modern Advances in Management of Low Back Pain– What’s new, and what works?
Poster Presentation at The Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Bone and Joint Health at Sibley Memorial Hospital, September 2020, Washington, DC
Advanced Deformity at Presentation in Idiopathic Scoliosis: What are the Barriers to Care?
Podium Presentation at University of Maryland Department of Orthopaedics Disputations Day, June 2018
Prevalence of Positive Bacterial Culture in Intervertebral Discs of Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion.
Podium Presentation The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Conference, April 2018, Toronto Canada
The Association of Body Mass Index and Socioeconomic Status on Cobb Angle Severity at Presentation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Podium Presentation Maryland Orthopaedic Association Conference, Feb 2018, Annapolis, Maryland.
Podium Presentation Global Spine Congress, May 2018, Singapore.
Poster Presentation The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Conference, April 2018, Toronto Canada.
3D Analysis of Ankle Stress Testing: How Accurate Are Radiographs?
Podium Presentation at Orthopaedic Research Society Conference, 2011, Long Beach, California.
Mechanical Properties of Soft Tissue Graft with Biocomposite Interference Screw Fixation Following ACL Revision
Poster Presentation at Orthopaedic Research Society Conference, 2011, Long Beach, California.
A Biomechanical Comparison of an Open vs Arthroscopic Approach for the Treatment of Lateral Ankle Instability
Podium Presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, 2011, San Diego, California
Poster Presentation at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Conference, 2011 San Francisco, California.
A Biomechanical Analysis of Brostrom Versus Brostrom-Gould Lateral Ankle Instability Repairs
Podium presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, 2011, San Diego, California.
Insertion Torque and Load in a Composite Interference Screw ACL Repair Model
Poster Presentation at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Conference, 2011, San Francisco, California.
Stiffness characteristics of neutral cushion running shoes during long-term mechanical fatigue
Hoffman E, Biercevicz A, Rich R, Paller D
Poster Presentation at Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Conference, 2010, Miami, Florida
Ongoing Research
Comparison of Topical Tranexamic Acid to Routine Hemostasis in Surgical Fixation of Traumatic Spinal Injuries: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
Hoffman E, Gelb D, Koh E, Banagan K, Ludwig S.
Currently IRB approved and enrolling patients at The University of Maryland Medical Center/Shock Trauma Center.
Funded by a $20,000 grant provided by the Foundation for Orthopedic Trauma.
Meetings/Courses Attended
The Great Debate: advanced techniques and training in spine surgery
August 17, 2018
Miami, FL
The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Annual Conference
April 11 - 13, 2018
Toronto Canada
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting/Federation of Spine Associations Specialty Day
March 8 - 11, 2018
New Orleans, LA
Maryland Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting
February 10, 2018
Annapolis, MD
Nuvasive Introduction to Posterior MIS Techniques Course
September 30, 2017
Baltimore, MD
K2M Minimally Invasive Course for Residents and Fellows
September 23, 2017
Leesburg, VA
Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Annual Meeting
September 14 - 16
Las Vegas, NV
Baltimore Limb Deformity Course
August 28 - 29, 2016
Baltimore, MD
Stryker Advancements in TLIF
July 29, 2016
Las Vegas, NV
DePuy Synthes Feature Leaders: Surgical Management of Pediatric and Adult Spinal Deformity
May 20 - 21, 2016
San Diego, CA
Maryland Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting
February 6, 2016
Annapolis, MD
AO Spine North America: Principles and Treatment of Spinal Disorders for Residents
October 23 - 24, 2015
Las Vegas, NV
OTA Resident Comprehensive Fracture Course
October 15 - 17, 2014
Orlando, FL
Maryland Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting
April 12, 2014
Baltimore, MD
Washington Orthopaedic Pathology Review Course
October 20, 2013
Washington, DC
Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting
January 13 - 15, 2011
Long Beach, CA
Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Conference
May 12 - 15, 2010
Miami, FL
Hospital Affiliations
Professional Organizations and Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgerions (AAOS)
North American Spine Society
