Adrian Popescu

Dr. Adrian Popescu is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania with dual appointments in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care. He serves as Director of the Spine Service and Director of the Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Fellowship at Penn Medicine, specializing in advanced pain management and interventional spine procedures.

His educational background includes:

• Medical Degree: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
• Residency: University Hospital of Bucharest
• Residency & Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Popescu's clinical expertise centers on minimally invasive spine interventions, chronic pain management, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. His work emphasizes precision image-guided procedures for discogenic pain, radiculopathy, and degenerative spinal conditions, with research focus on improving functional outcomes through targeted interventional approaches.

He has been recognized by Best Doctors in America (2015-2018) and maintains exceptional patient satisfaction ratings (4.9/5 from 706 reviews), with patients consistently praising his diagnostic accuracy, procedural skill, and compassionate communication.

As Fellowship Director, Dr. Popescu trains specialists in complex spine interventions while leading the Neuroscience Spine Service Line to coordinate multidisciplinary care. His hospital privileges span all major Penn Medicine facilities, supporting integrated clinical care across the academic health system.