
Overview
Dr. Sohrab Virk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center and at the Hofstra University North Shore-LIJ Medical School. He brings a passion for individualized patient care of the spine. This may mean either operative or non-operative care to ensure his patients get back to an active life. Dr. Virk is committed to using the latest minimally invasive spine surgical techniques to optimize recovery time and minimize post-operative pain.Dr. Virk earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and went on to medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine. He then completed an Orthopedic Surgery residency at The Ohio State University. Dr. Virk received specialized training in spine surgery at The Hospital for Special Surgery prior to starting at North Shore University/Long Island Jewish Medical Center.Dr. Virk has a special clinical interest in applying minimally invasive surgical techniques and motion sparing technology to improve his patient s outcomes. He brings passion to both patient care as well as advancing the field of spine surgery. He has presented on outcomes/surgical techniques related to spine surgery at both National and International orthopedic and neurosurgical conferences.Dr. Virk is currently seeing patients in Long Island and is honored by the opportunity to help his patients cope with symptoms from their neck and back. Please do not hesitate to contact his office with any questions or inquiries.
Dr. Virk is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.
Dr. Virk is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 94 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Virk is currently accepting new patients.
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611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 200, Great Neck, NY 11021
410 Lakeville Road, Suite 303, Lake Success, NY 11042
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
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 11 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.
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
William Jarnagin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Jarnagin is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Jarnagin is currently accepting new patients.
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 12 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. Dr. Schwab is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sohrab S. Virk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sohrab S. Virk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sohrab S. Virk by calling their office at 516-723-2663. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sohrab S. Virk a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sohrab S. Virk is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Fusion, 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. Sohrab S. Virk specialize in?
While Dr. Sohrab S. Virk is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Sohrab S. Virk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sohrab S. Virk has published 94 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Sohrab S. Virk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sohrab S. Virk accept my insurance?
Dr. Sohrab S. Virk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-723-2663 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Virk isDistinguished. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Virk isDistinguished. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- OsteotomyDr. Virk isDistinguished. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Virk isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Advanced
- Herniated DiskDr. Virk isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Virk isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Virk isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Virk isAdvanced. Learn about Lordosis.
- SciaticaDr. Virk isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Virk isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Virk isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Virk isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Virk isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Bone GraftDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Breast CancerDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- EndoscopyDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Foot DropDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fractured SpineDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Hepatic HemangiomaDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Hemangioma.
- HerniaDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- LaminectomyDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Mononeuritis MultiplexDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- ObesityDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.
- Spinal Cord AbscessDr. Virk isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Cord Abscess.
- Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome

