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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
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Top Doctors New York Metro Area (digital guide): 2022, 2023
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New York Magazine: Top Doctors: 2022, 2023
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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
Learn more from Dr. Mohammed Faraz Khan
Posts by Dr. Mohammed Faraz Khan
Preparing for a Laminectomy Surgery: Know Before You Go
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Meningioma Unveiled: Understanding Brain Tumors and Treatment Modalities
We know that patients and their families have many questions when it comes to understanding […]
Life After Laminectomy: Rehabilitation and Long-Term Success
A laminectomy is one of the most common back surgeries. It is a surgical procedure […]
What is Fusion vs. Artificial Disc?
New Jersey Brain and Spine’s Dr. Khan discusses fusion vs. artificial discs, shedding light on […]
What is Spinal Fusion?
In this video, New Jersey Brain and Spine’s Dr. Khan discusses spinal fusion, shedding light […]
What is Cervical Stenosis?
Many patients often ask, “what is cervical stenosis?” the first time they hear the term. […]
Surgery as a Last Resort: How We Identify the Most Conservative Treatment Appropriate for You
When someone experiences chronic, severe back or neck pain, there’s a point when the thought […]
Lower Back Pain: Signs It’s Time to Seek Care
Did you know that back pain is the primary culprit of missed work? That’s important […]