Zeeshan Sardar MD. Spine Surgeon and Scoliosis Surgeon

07/12/2025

Honored to be a part of Patricia’s journey. Her resilience and positivity through years of pain is nothing short of inspiring. Stories like hers remind me why I love what I do. Grateful to work with such an incredible team at .

06/01/2025

What an unforgettable time at the AO Spine Global Spine Congress in Rio! 🇧🇷

I’m incredibly honored to have received the Luiz Vialle Spinal Deformity Knowledge Forum Award, an especially meaningful recognition because it comes from the giants in this field who inspire me every day.

Even more proud of our amazing Columbia Orthopedics and Och Spine NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital team who brought home the Best E-Poster Award and delivered over 30 podium and e-poster presentations!

This kind of success doesn’t happen alone, it’s the product of collaboration, mentorship, late nights, early mornings, and a shared commitment to advancing spine care. Grateful to be part of a team that keeps raising the bar.

04/20/2025

🌍 Honored to have served as faculty at the 5th Qatar International Spine Conference this past weekend (April 18–19) in Doha, Qatar, hosted by the Qatar Spine Society and Hamad Medical Corporation.

I had the opportunity to present on several key topics shaping the future of spine care, including:
• Adult and cervical spinal deformity
• Preoperative optimization for complex spine surgery
• Robotics, artificial intelligence, and custom implants in spine surgery

Proud to represent the Och Spine Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia Orthopedics, a world leader in cutting-edge, patient-centered spinal care. I was alongside my colleague Dr. Daniel Riew, as we joined global thought leaders to share, learn, and advance spine care together.

International conferences like this not only facilitate critical exchange of ideas but also reaffirm the global impact of academic collaboration.

Grateful to the organizers for their hospitality and to all the faculty and attendees for an inspiring 2 days of learning and connection.

01/16/2025

Priviliged to be a part of this life-changing journey. Adult patients with scoliosis are often told that nothing can be done. Thankfully we have vast experience in treating and patients like her

12/07/2024

✨ Honored to Share and Learn at the Saudi Spine Society! ✨

I had the privilege of being invited by the Saudi Spine Society to deliver a keynote talk on the evolution of sagittal alignment of the spine. It was an incredible opportunity to dive deep into a topic that continues to shape the future of spine care.

In addition, I had the pleasure of presenting on optimizing patients prior to scoliosis and spinal deformity surgery, sharing strategies to improve outcomes and enhance patient care.

The highlight of the event, however, was reconnecting with old friends and meeting new colleagues who are as passionate about advancing spine surgery as I am. I was truly impressed by the complexity of cases being tackled in Saudi Arabia and the exceptional quality of care being provided.

Grateful for the opportunity to exchange ideas and be inspired by the innovative work being done globally.

09/16/2024

Looks like my patient list wasn’t done for the day. After a day of emergency spine surgery, I came home to another critical case. My daughter’s favorite bunny needed a little... surgical attention of its own.

Patient bunny was stable after a successful surgery! The job of a surgeon dad never ends.

Whether it’s spines or stuffed animals, we always aim to heal hearts. 💕

09/15/2024

09/14/2024

It has been an honor to participate in the inaugural SRS LEAD program. This initiative by SRS to mentor future leaders has provided invaluable learning experiences. Over the past year, I have gained insights into effective leadership. A key lesson I've learned is that leadership is about serving the team and nurturing each team member, not just being a boss.

I encourage other SRS members to participate in this great program.

06/28/2024

Join us on Monday, July 1st at 8 pm EST for the Och Spine Grand Rounds online webinar.

I will be giving a talk on Preoperative Alignment planning for Spinal Deformity Surgery

This is a great opportunity to learn. Register now at the link below to secure your spot!

https://nyph.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GTFZ2fx5Svi_7cloNf7dUg #/registration

Topic for 7/1/24: Preoperative Alignment planning for Spinal Deformity Surgery Featuring: Zeeshan Sardar, MD, MSc, F.R.C.S.C Spine and Scoliosis Surgery Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (in Neurological Surgery) Associate Chief of Spinal Deformity Medical Director, Spine Unit – Och Spine ...

06/04/2024

Case 1, Part 3:
Follow up on our patient who had spondylolisthesis at L4-5, disc degeneration at L3-4, and severe arthritis at L5-S1.

We chose L3-S1/ilium reconstruction with TLIF L4-S1.

Great news! She can now stand upright without needing a walker. 🌟🩺

https://sardarspine.com

05/30/2024

Case 1 - Part 2: Our patient with back and leg pain came back after a few months. She tried a procedure called somewhere else but her symptoms worsened. Now, she can't stand upright and uses a walker.

New X-rays show her spine issues have worsened

What is the problem with the treatment she’s had? What can be done now? 🩺💬 #

Follow to learn how we treated her

https://sardarspine.com

05/30/2024

Case 1 - Part 1: Meet a 55-year-old woman struggling with back pain and leg pain due to and that makes it hard for her to walk long distances. She’s tried physical therapy and received injections, but the relief has been short-lived. What treatment options do you think could help her next?

Follow to learn what happens next