
Overview
Dr. Sanjeev Suratwala, MD is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the comprehensive treatment of spinal disorders. He is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Suratwala is experienced in providing non-surgical treatments for neck pain, lower back pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis and fractures of the spine. He is also an expert in minimally invasive spinal surgery and traditional complex surgeries, including microdiscectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, disc replacement and kyphoplasty. To provide comprehensive care, Dr. Suratwala also performs epidural steroid injections and other injections in the spine and joints. Throughout his career, Dr. Suratwala has explored ways to provide the best care to each and every patient seen by him. After medical school at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and residency training at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital at the Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Suratwala went for additional training in spinal surgery to Minnesota. After fellowship training, Dr. Suratwala was awarded a prestigious travel fellowship through the Cervical Spine Research Society and worked with renowned spinal surgeons in France (Professor Daniel Chopin), Germany (Professor Jurgen Harms), Switzerland (Dr. Dieter Grobe), and St. Louis (Dr. K. Daniel Riew). To broaden his experience, Dr Suratwala has also volunteered at hospitals in India, providing care to underprivileged patients. Dr. Suratwala's research interests include patient outcomes in orthopaedic surgery and investigative work in new technologies. He has presented research at international meetings of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Scoliosis Research Society, the European Spine Society and the Association of Spine Surgeons of India. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Spine. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Suratwala is also interested in innovations in healthcare and the intersection of healthcare and technology and the future of medicine. To pursue these interests Dr Suratwala completed his MBA at the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and was awarded the Palmer Scholar award as a top graduate in his class. Dr. Suratwala had been recognized by his medical peers and awarded the Castle Connelly Top Doctor award for the New York metro region multiple times. Dr. Suratwala brings his talents, international expertise and compassionate approach to patient care to New York, and is privileged to serve our community.
Dr. Suratwala is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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833 Northern Boulevard, Suite 220, Great Neck, NY 11021
1872 Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710
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Dr. Suratwala has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Och Spine At NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral
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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Lenox Hill
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 highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Nyu Langone Health-Center For Arthritis & Autoimmunity
Ran Schwarzkopf is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Schwarzkopf is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sanjeev J. Suratwala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sanjeev J. Suratwala?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sanjeev J. Suratwala by calling their office at 516-622-7900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sanjeev J. Suratwala a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sanjeev J. Suratwala is classified as an Advanced expert for Scoliosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Sanjeev J. Suratwala specialize in?
While Dr. Sanjeev J. Suratwala is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Sanjeev J. Suratwala participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sanjeev J. Suratwala has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Sanjeev J. Suratwala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sanjeev J. Suratwala accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanjeev J. Suratwala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-622-7900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Herniated DiskDr. Suratwala isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- ScoliosisDr. Suratwala isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Suratwala isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Suratwala isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
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- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Suratwala isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Bone GraftDr. Suratwala isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- BursitisDr. Suratwala isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Suratwala isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Suratwala isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- CoccydyniaDr. Suratwala isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.


