4.8
209 Ratings with 142 written Reviews
Summary
Christopher S. Ahmad, MD, specializes in knee ACL, meniscus, and cartilage injuries, shoulder instability and labral tears, rotator cuff pathology, Tommy John surgery, and advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques for sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder and elbow. He is the Head Team Physician for the New York Yankees and a member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. He is also Head Team Physician for the Rockland Boulders as well as for several high schools in Manhattan and New Jersey. In addition, Dr. Ahmad serves as a consultant to local metropolitan gymnastics and swim teams, and as the official medical provider to the FC Westchester Soccer Academy.
A recipient of several awards for outstanding research in the field of Sports Medicine, Dr. Ahmad conducts ongoing research in the areas of ACL injury prevention and screening, biomechanics of the elbow, and surgical techniques for rotator cuff and shoulder instability repair. He has authored more than …200 articles and 50 book chapters related to shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine and has presented over 250 lectures nationally, and internationally. Dr. Ahmad was also an editor of the textbook Minimally Invasive Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Injuries.
In addition, Dr. Ahmad serves as Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs for the Columbia University Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Ahmad earned an undergraduate degree in engineering while playing 4 years of Division 1 varsity soccer at nationally ranked Columbia University. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and three children.
Read More Read less A recipient of several awards for outstanding research in the field of Sports Medicine, Dr. Ahmad conducts ongoing research in the areas of ACL injury prevention and screening, biomechanics of the elbow, and surgical techniques for rotator cuff and shoulder instability repair. He has authored more than …200 articles and 50 book chapters related to shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine and has presented over 250 lectures nationally, and internationally. Dr. Ahmad was also an editor of the textbook Minimally Invasive Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Injuries.
In addition, Dr. Ahmad serves as Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs for the Columbia University Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Ahmad earned an undergraduate degree in engineering while playing 4 years of Division 1 varsity soccer at nationally ranked Columbia University. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and three children.
Provider Video
Featured Review
Telehealth visit with NP Yael and then subsequently Dr. Ahmad. We are from Mass and my son has a torn UCL. Dr. Ahmad and Yael were best in class and walked us through our options carefully. We are ultimately going to go ahead with surgery and are scheduled for next week. I have no doubt it will be worth the travel and distance. Thank you.
Office Locations
Dr. Christopher S Ahmad has 5 locationsCUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
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ColumbiaDoctors - 500 Grand Avenue
500 Grand AveEnglewood, NJ 07631Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
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ColumbiaDoctors - 693 White Plains Road
693 White Plains RoadEastchester, NY 10709Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 32 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- New York Presbyterian Hospital
- 142 written reviews
- 1 award
- 4 specialties
- 35 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 5 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher S Ahmad
Medical Specialties
Dr. Christopher S Ahmad has the following 4 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Christopher S Ahmad has the following 35 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
Dr. Christopher S Ahmad holds an active medical license in the states of New York and New Jersey.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1994.
NPI Number
Dr. Ahmad's NPI number is 1598795445.
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