
Overview
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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 153 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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504 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001
500 Grand Avenue, Floor 1, Englewood, NJ 07631
5141 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sardar 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.
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.
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 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
NYU Medical Center
Themistocles Protopsaltis is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Protopsaltis is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, 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 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Zeeshan M. Sardar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Zeeshan M. Sardar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Zeeshan M. Sardar by calling their office at 212-932-5100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Zeeshan M. Sardar a top-rated expert for Kyphosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zeeshan M. Sardar is classified as an Elite expert for Kyphosis, 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. Zeeshan M. Sardar specialize in?
While Dr. Zeeshan M. Sardar is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Kyphosis, Lordosis, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Zeeshan M. Sardar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Zeeshan M. Sardar has published 148 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kyphosis. You can view a list of Dr. Zeeshan M. Sardar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Zeeshan M. Sardar accept my insurance?
Dr. Zeeshan M. Sardar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-932-5100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- KyphosisDr. Sardar isElite. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Sardar isElite. Learn about Lordosis.
- Distinguished
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Sardar isDistinguished. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Sardar isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Sardar isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Advanced
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Sardar isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Sardar isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Sardar isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Sardar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- ArthritisDr. Sardar isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. Sardar isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Sardar isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Sardar isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.


