Common Back Pain Treatment Options
In this video, Dr. Khan discusses common back pain, shedding light on this all-too-common condition, […]
Board Certified by the American board of neurological surgery
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.
Meet The Expert
Doctor's Biography
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.
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.
Specializations
Education and Fellowship
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)
Fellowship
Fellowship: Complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Department of Neurological Surgery
Awards and Recognition
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2026
- Top Doctors New York Metro Area (digital guide): 2022, 2023
- New York Magazine: Top Doctors: 2022, 2023
- Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctors: 2022, 2023
Hospital Affiliations
- 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
Professional Memberships
- 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
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