The 20 Best Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Doctors Near Me in Bronx, NY

Jacob F. Schulz, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who provides comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care with an emphasis on spinal deformity, neuromuscular disease and trauma. He has a particular interest in the growing spine, with experience using the vertical expandable titanium rib (VEPTR) device and vertebral tethering through a thoracoscopic approach. At our Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Schulz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blount Disease, Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Tenotomy. Dr. Schulz is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Benjamin D. Roye, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex pediatric spinal disorders including scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis. In addition to spinal disorders, he also manages skeletal trauma and complex fractures. After receiving his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Roye completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He then went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. To further his career as a clinician scientist, Dr. Roye also received a master’s degree in Public Health from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Roye maintains an active research portfolio, specifically focusing on conservative management of scoliosis and early onset scoliosis. He is a member of the Pediatric Spine Study Group and the Harms Study Group, two of the most important spinal deformity study groups in the world. Dr. Roye has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and is a recipient of many prestigious grants and awards, including the Arthur H. Huene Memorial Award and the Scoliosis Research Society Young Investigator Award. Outside of his practice, Dr. Roye is a workout enthusiast and competitive swimmer who most enjoys spending time with his wife, who is a practicing pediatrician, their four children, and two dogs. Dr. Roye is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Roye is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Roye is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Lawrence Lenke, Co-Director of Och Spine, surgeon-in-chief at the Och Spine Hospital, and chief of spinal deformity surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Lawrence Lenke, MD is one of the world's foremost leaders in spinal deformity surgery. His world-renowned practice is devoted exclusively to spinal deformity surgery with an emphasis on complex reconstructive surgery in both children and adults for the treatment of various spinal deformities such as scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback syndrome, and other major spinal imbalances, as well as spondylolisthesis. He is generally regarded as the premier spinal deformity surgeon in the world, having developed the classification system for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), to which his name is now attached.After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from Northwestern University Medical School, Dr. Lenke completed his internship and residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. While at Washington University, he also completed his fellowship training in pediatric and adult orthopedic spine surgery.Dr. Lenke has been listed in America's Top Doctors for the past 10 years and Best Doctors in America the past 15 years. Dr. Lenke was honored with the North American Spine Society’s 2013 Leon Wiltse Award for excellence in leadership and/or clinical research in spine care. Also in 2013, Dr. Lenke was listed in Orthopedics This Week as one of “The Top 28 Spine Surgeons in North America.” He served as president of the Scoliosis Research Society 2010-2011, the oldest and most prestigious spine society in the world; its single focus is the advancement of care in patients with spinal deformity. As a reflection of his preeminent surgical skills, he has hosted over 700 spinal surgeons from around the globe to observe his surgeries in the past 15 years.Dr. Lenke’s prolific academic career includes writing over 360 published peer-reviewed manuscripts, editing five textbooks on Spinal Surgery, writing more than 125 textbook chapters, chairing over 100 Spinal Surgery meetings and having been an invited Visiting Professor domestically and internationally more than 100 times. Dr. Lenke is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Lenke is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Lenke is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sarwahi, heads the Center for Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery and the Center for Advanced Pediatric Orthopedics at Cohens Children s Medical Center, which brings together a dedicated team of fellowship-trained Scoliosis surgeons, neurologists, anesthesiologists, hospitalists, nursing staff and others in state of the art treatment of scoliosis. Few centers in the world offer this technique, technology and team approach.Dr Sarwahi was the Edwin Warner Ryerson Fellow in Pediatric Orthopaedics at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. and completed another fellowship in spine deformity at the Hospital for Special Surgery of Cornell University, New York. This extensive training uniquely qualifies him to treat children and adolescents with the expertise of a spine surgeon and the approach of a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. He is an active member of the Scoliosis Research Society, North American Spine Society and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.Dr Sarwahi has pioneered the minimally invasive scoliosis surgery for idiopathic scoliosis and published the first journal article in the world in the August 2011 issue of Scoliosis and a two-year follow up in the May 2014 issue of the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. Dr Sarwahi is leading the field again by providing this approach to children with neurological disorders. He is actively involved in basic and clinical science research, and has won numerous national and international awards and nominations. Russell Hibbs science Award (2015, 2013 nomination Scoliosis Research Society),Thomas Whitecloud Award ( 2014, 2014 nomination, 2011 won, Scoliosis Research Society), Young Investigator Research Award- clinical and basic science (2013, 2013 Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America), Value Award (North American Spine Society 2013 nomination), Richard D Selznik, MD Award (2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006 Albert Einstein College of Medicine), Louis Goldstein Award (2010 nomination, Scoliosis Research Society), Teacher Of the Year Award 2009, Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, Bronx, New York, Joseph L Posch, MD Award 2004, Best Paper-American Association of Hand Surgeons, 2004 are some of the many. He has co-edited the textbook Spondylolisthesis: Diagnosis, Non-Surgical Management, and Surgical Techniques.Dr Sarwahi is ranked by Becker s Spine review amongst the 12 spine surgeons performing minimally invasive scoliosis surgery in the country. He has been invited by multiple organizations and has presented his technique at a half day course organized by the Scoliosis Research Society at its 47th Annual meeting. His surgical innovations and surgical results have been profiled by NY Daily News, NY1, the Journal News, Sanjay Gupta at www.everydayhealth.com/sanjay-gupta/star-tennis-play etc. He is actively involved in the training of fellows, residents and medical students and annually donates his time to the education of spine surgeons in India. Dr. Sarwahi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Sarwahi is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Amaral is an Associate Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Cohen s Childrens Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He focuses on scoliosis and pediatric spine surgery, hip reconstruction, fractures, sports medicine, and pediatric foot and ankle disorders.Dr. Amaral received his undergraduate degree at the University of Rhode Island and his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in the Bronx, NY. He completed his internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University/ Montefiore Medical Center and fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery/New York Hospital/ Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York, NY.He is a fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Medical Association. He is involved in clinical research in pediatric orthopaedics and has published and presented at conferences such as Scoliosis Research Society and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. He is also actively involved in mentoring and teaching medical students and residents. Dr. Amaral is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Amaral is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Eric D. Fornari, MD, is Co-Director of the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein. He is the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, as well as the Well-Being Officer for the department. Dr. Fornari is also Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Fornari is an orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in pediatric orthopedics. His clinical focus is on pediatric and adolescent hip disorders and sports medicine. He is passionate about patient care, clinical research and the advancement of the field of pediatric orthopedic surgery. Dr. Fornari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Osteonecrosis, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Fornari is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

David Roye is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Roye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Lordosis, Kyphosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Spinal Fusion.

An internationally renowned spine surgeon, Frank Schwab, MD, FAAOS, specializes in complex spinal pathology, pediatric and adult spinal deformity and revision reconstruction procedures. Dr Schwab s areas of clinical focus include innovating patient-specific operative treatment, optimizing sagittal realignment guidelines, emphasizing the use of pre-operative planning technologies and techniques for complex spine surgery. He is widely recognized as a leader in the field and has pioneered many aspects of spinal deformity care, especially for patients with extensive surgical histories. Dr Schwab also developed the first definitive classification of adult spinal deformity that has become a clinical standard for spinal surgeons all over the world. Dr. Schwab is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Schwab is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Rafael De la Garza Ramos, MD, is Director, Spine Research at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. De la Garza’s clinical focus centers on complex spine surgery, including primary and metastatic tumors of the spine, spine deformity and salvage procedures. Dr. De La Garza Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Yassari earned his medical degree in 1997 from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria with a dissertation in neuropathology. He completed his basic surgical training (1997-1998) in England at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Norwich, East Anglia, before relocating to the United States, where he received a master of science degree in experimental pathology at the University of Chicago. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Chicago Hospital and was a fellow at the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. Subsequently, he underwent fellowship training in spinal oncology and reconstructive and complex spine surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was an instructor in neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Yassari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Bone Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Ananth Eleswarapu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Eleswarapu’s clinical focus is on the operative and non-operative treatment of disorders of the spine, including scoliosis, infections, tumors, fractures and degenerative disease. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University in 2006, Dr. Eleswarapu attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, earning his Doctor of Medicine in 2011. He began his postdoctoral training as a resident in orthopedic surgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center, completing his residency in 2016. Dr. Eleswarapu then attended University of California Davis Medical Center for a yearlong fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery. Dr. Eleswarapu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Bone Tumor, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Eleswarapu is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

John M. Olsewski, MD, FAAOS, FACS, is Chief, Spine Surgery and Clinical Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus centers on orthopedic spine surgery. Dr. Olsewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Dr. Bergang completed her internship in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in 2000.  She then pursued advanced postgraduate training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian/ Columbia University Medical Center.  There she served as chief resident during her final year. Dr. Bergang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Muscle Spasms.

Sireen Gopal is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, and Myositis.

Matthew Chong is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Chong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Cristian Brotea is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Brotea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, and Laminectomy. Dr. Brotea is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Zeeshan Sardar is an expert in the treatment of spine conditions affecting adult and adolescent patients. His practice focuses on the operative care of spinal deformities and degenerative conditions utilizing the most advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical techniques available. While he believes in non-operative treatment of most spinal disorders, when surgery is indicated Dr. Sardar leverages the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques, advanced imaging, and robotic assisted surgical tools to provide individualized treatment plans for each patient. His goal is to help patients reduce their pain, restore function, and get back to their life.After receiving his bachelors degree in electrical engineering, masters in computer science, and doctorate in medicine from McGill University in Montreal, Dr. Sardar went on to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery at the McGill University Health Centre where he served as chief resident. Following his residency, Dr. Sardar completed an initial fellowship in Orthopedic and Neurological spine surgery at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, followed by a spine surgery fellowship at the Texas Back Institute in Plano, Texas, and a subsequent fellowship in advanced spinal deformity under the direction of Dr. Lawrence Lenke at Columbia University and the Och Spine Hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian. Before joining the faculty at Columbia, Dr. Sardar served as an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Temple University in Philadelphia.As an active member of the academic orthopedic and spine communities, Dr. Sardar is a member of the America Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, AO Spine, the North American Spine Society, and the Scoliosis Research Society. His research interests are focused on improving clinical outcomes and surgical techniques to improve patient safety and ensure better surgical outcomes. Dr. Sardar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Sardar is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Sardar is currently accepting new patients.

Primary Care. Dr. Berk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Josephine Coury is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Coury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. Taemin Oh is the Co-Director of Complex Pediatric Spinal Neurosurgery and the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgical Scoliosis. His primary focus is guiding young patients through their surgical journey and advocating for their care.As a pediatric neurosurgeon, he has an active practice offering contemporary treatments for common neurosurgical conditions such as hydrocephalus, brain cysts/tumors, aneurysms/arteriovenous malformations, and craniosynostosis. In addition, he has specialized expertise on managing pediatric spinal pathologies, including pediatric scoliosis and spinal deformity, spina bifida, tethered cord, cerebral palsy, spasticity, Chiari malformation, and cervical deformity. He is well-versed in both traditional open surgery and minimally invasive, fusionless surgeries, including vertebral body tethering.After graduating with honors from Yale University, Dr. Oh earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco.He is one of the few pediatric neurosurgeons in the country, and the sole one in New York City, who has dual training in pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric spine surgery, completing two highly regarded fellowships at the University of Utah and Shriner's Hospital for Philadelphia. This comprehensive training has equipped him to address pediatric patients' unique challenges. Reflecting on his expertise in pediatric spine surgery, he has a dual appointment with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia.Dr. Oh is actively involved in research on motion-preserving alternatives to spinal fusion, such as vertebral body tethering, minimally invasive pediatric spine surgery, and spinal column shortening to relieve tension on the spinal cord in patients with tethered cord syndrome. With more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and an H-index of 32, his research is widely recognized and frequently cited in the field. His work has helped shape the direction of pediatric scoliosis care, vertebral body tethering, and other innovative surgical approaches. By combining his research with his surgical expertise, Dr. Oh is expanding access to fusionless alternatives that improve recovery and preserve mobility for children across New York and beyond. His goal is simple: to make surgery safer, recovery faster, and outcomes better for every patient he treats. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Hypothalamic Tumor, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.