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 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 the 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 focusing on Artificial Disc Replacement 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.
As an active member of the academic spine communities, Dr. Sardar is a member of the America Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, AO Spine, the North American Spine Society, the Scoliosis Research Society, and the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery. His research interests are focused on improving clinical outcomes and surgical techniques to improve patient safety and ensure better surgical outcomes.
Dr. Sardar understands the importance of a healthy spine on the overall quality of life of a person.
Current Appointments and Positions:
Associate Chief of Spinal Deformity Surgery (Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Flatback)
Medical Director, Spine Unit – Och Spine Hospital
Co-Chair, Data Operations Committee, American Spine Registry
Co-Director Och Spine Grand Rounds
Robotic Spine Surgery Specialist
Cervical Spine Surgery Specialist
Expert in Cervical and Lumbar Total Disc Replacement
Attending Spine Surgeon. Och Spine Hospital at New York Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital, New York, NY
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons | |
Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada |
Fellowship Training
Advanced Spine Deformity Fellowship Columbia University, NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital, New York, NY | |
Spine Surgery Fellowship Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX | |
Spine Surgery Fellowship, Combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Cedars-Sinai Spine Center, Los Angeles, CA |
Residency Training
Orthopaedic Surgery McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada |
Education
Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada | |
Master of Science, Computer Science McGill University, Montreal, Canada | |
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering McGill University, Montreal, Canada |
Licensure
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Florida, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas
Dr. Sardar is a proud member of:
Scoliosis Research Society | |
North American Spine Society | |
AO Spine | |
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons | |
International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery |