Neurological Surgeon Dr. Mohammed F. Khan, is one of the nation’s leading physicians in the treatment of complex disorders of the spine

Mohammed Faraz Khan, MD

Neurosurgeon

Shared-decision making is extremely important to me when meeting with patients. We discuss all the different treatment options, and together we determine the right plan for their unique needs.

Overview

Dr. Khan is one of the nation’s leading physicians in the treatment of complex disorders of the spine. Known for his advocacy of the most conservative treatment appropriate for each patient, he often employs minimally invasive techniques, as well as state-of-the-art computer-assisted navigation technology, when treating neck/back pain, sciatica, disc disease, spinal stenosis, spinal fractures, scoliosis, spine tumors, and spinal fusions. Dr. Khan has extensive experience in the treatment of traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, as well as in treating a wide range of neurosurgical conditions such as brain tumors, hydrocephalus and peripheral nerve disorders.

His conservative approach is driven by a desire to decrease patient hospital stays and help patients more quickly return to full functionality. Embracing shared decision-making with patients, Dr. Khan is dedicated to ensuring they understand their treatment options and feel confident and comfortable with the treatment plan selected.

Biographical Highlights

Medical School

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo

Residency

University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Department of Neurological Surgery (Served as Chief Resident)

Advanced Fellowship Training

Fellowship: Complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Department of Neurological Surgery

Dr. Khan has been published in several peer-reviewed scientific journals, and has authored several textbook chapters on the treatment of spinal disorders. He has served on the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Scientific Planning Committee. As a participant in the renowned Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, he focused on the treatment of severe spinal trauma with spinal cord injury, spinal deformity, and complex revision spinal surgery.

Top Doctors New York Metro Area (digital guide): 2022
New York Magazine: Top Doctors: 2022, 2023
Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since: 2022
Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctors: 2022
Roberto C. Heros Resident Teaching Award: 2015
Medical Association Dean’s Award: 2008
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society: 2007
Clara March Scholarship Award: 2004
Phi Beta Kappa: 2003

Clara Maass Medical Center
Englewood Health
Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center
Hackensack University Medical Center
Holy Name Medical Center
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American Association of South Asian Neurosurgeons
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Khan MF, Burks S, Levi A. The effect of steroids on the incidence of gastrointestinal hemorrhage after spinal cord injury: a case-controlled study. Spinal Cord 2014; 52: 58–60
Fabiano AJ, Khan MF, Rozzelle CJ, Li V. Preoperative predictors for improvement following surgical untethering in occult tight filum terminale syndrome. Pediatr Neurosurg 2009;45:256-261
Khan MF, Jaczorski A, Roger EP. Kyphoplasty: A New Frontier. UB Neurosurg 2007 Aug 17;15(3):3
Khan MF, Widi G, Manzano G. Posterior Cervical Arthrodesis. In: Fundamentals of Operative Techniques in Neurosurgery, 2^nd Edition (eds. Connolly ES, et al.) Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. In press, 2012
Widi G, Khan MF, Manzano G. Posterior Cervical Decompression. In: Fundamentals of Operative Techniques in Neurosurgery, 2nd Edition (eds. Connolly ES, et al.) Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. In press, 2012