Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA, an Orthopedic Surgeon with Hospital For Special Surgery
Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi, who serves patients in New York City, New York.
Dr. Qureshi, a reputable orthopedic surgeon, is one of the premier surgeons in the field of minimally invasive and motion sparing spine surgery. He is in practice with the Hospital For Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, New York. He has one of the busiest clinical practices in the country, performing nearly 300 minimally invasive spine surgeries annually.
Serving as Research Director of the Spine Service at HSS, his major research interests include outcomes related to minimally invasive spine surgery, cost-effectiveness and value of spinal surgery procedures, and comparative effectiveness of various treatments of spinal pathology. Prior to joining HSS, he served as the Chief of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and the Associate Director of the Spine Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital
HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, ranked No. 1 for orthopedics for 10 consecutive years by U.S.News & World Report (2019-2020). The mission of HSS is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
A recognized leader, Dr. Qureshi holds various roles, including an attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, the Patty and Jay Baker Chair in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, and a founding member and treasurer of the Minimally Invasive Spine Study Group (MISSG).
The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from the Tufts University School of Medicine in 2002. While in medical school, he also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Health Administration. He then completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, after which he advanced training in complex spine surgery under Dr. Henry Bohlman in Cleveland, Ohio. Additionally, He completed the Cervical Spine Research Society’s Traveling Fellowship.
With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Qureshi is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, which is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons, as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.
Among his professional affiliations, he is a member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, the Minimally Invasive Spine Study Group, the Cervical Spine Research Society, the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, the North American Spine Society, and the Lumbar Spine Research Society.
An acclaimed speaker and educator, Dr. Qureshi has given over 100 invited lectures around the world. He has also contributed his surgical videos for surgeon education around the world and has authored over 100 articles, book chapters, and textbooks.
Training fellows nationally and internationally, he has spine surgeons who have visited his operating room to learn the newest techniques in minimally invasive spine surgery from China, Korea, Japan, Australia, England, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, and India. He also helps design innovative surgical technology with the leading spinal implant companies in the world.
Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
In honor of his clinical expertise, Dr. Qureshi is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including New York Times Super Doctor (2014-2018), New York Magazine Top Doctors (2014-2020), Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area (2014-2020), Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor (2013-2020), and New York Times Rising Star (2013).
Learn More about Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/11094-Sheeraz-Qureshi-Orthopedist or through Hospital For Special Surgery, https://www.hss.edu/physicians_qureshi-sheeraz.asp
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