Non-surgical treatment
Personalized care for neck and lower back pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, fractures and nerve-related pain.
Northwell Health Physician Partner
Expert spine care, centered on you.
Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon offering thoughtful evaluation, evidence-based non-surgical care, minimally invasive techniques and complex spine surgery.
Board certified
Associate professor
Great Neck & Bellmore
About Dr. Suratwala
International expertise. Compassionate care.
Dr. Sanjeev Suratwala is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the comprehensive treatment of spinal disorders. He is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Following medical school and residency at Columbia, he completed advanced spine training in Minnesota and a Cervical Spine Research Society traveling fellowship with renowned surgeons in France, Germany, Switzerland and St. Louis. He has also volunteered at hospitals in India, caring for underserved patients.
His MBA from the Wharton School—where he was named a Palmer Scholar—supports his continuing interest in healthcare innovation, technology and the future of medicine.
SpecialtiesSpine surgery & orthopedic surgery
CertificationAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
FacultyZucker School of Medicine
Areas of expertise
Comprehensive spine care
From the first evaluation through treatment and recovery, care is tailored to the individual and informed by the latest evidence.
Minimally invasive surgery
Advanced approaches including microdiscectomy, laminectomy, kyphoplasty and minimally invasive fusion when surgery is appropriate.
Complex spine surgery
Expertise in spinal fusion, disc replacement, deformity correction, multi-level procedures and revision spine surgery.
Image-guided procedures
Epidural steroid injections and other targeted injections in the spine and joints as part of comprehensive care.
Decompression
Treatment for spinal cord or nerve compression, lumbar disc displacement, radiculopathy, sciatica and spondylosis.
Second opinions
A careful review of imaging, prior treatment and surgical options to help patients make informed decisions.
Conditions treated
- Herniated disc
- Spinal stenosis
- Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
- Myelopathy
- Disc degeneration
- Spinal fractures
- Spondylosis
- Osteoporosis
- Scoliosis
- Spondylolisthesis
Treatments & procedures
- Spinal injections
- Microdiscectomy
- Endoscopic spine surgery
- Laminectomy
- Kyphoplasty
- Spinal fusion
- Disc replacement
Education & training
Rigorous training, continuous learning
Dr. Suratwala’s education combines clinical excellence, international spine training and formal study of healthcare innovation.
View verified Northwell profileMaster of Business Administration
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Palmer Scholar; concentration in Operations, Information and Decisions, with a focus on healthcare innovation and technology.
Medical Degree
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and McGraw-Hill Book Prize.
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center
Recipient of the Frank Stinchfield Research Award.
Spine Surgery Fellowship
Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis
Advanced training in complex spinal surgery and minimally invasive techniques.
International Traveling Fellowship
Cervical Spine Research Society
Specialty training with leading spine surgeons in France, Germany, Switzerland and St. Louis.
Undergraduate Education
New York University
BA with honors in Biochemistry; Phi Beta Kappa and NYU Standard Bearer.
Academic leadership
Teaching, leadership and service
Academic appointments
- Associate Professor, 2023-present
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zucker School of Medicine - Attending Physician, 2010-present
Spinal Surgery, Northwell Health - Director, 2011-present
Spine Surgery Update CME courses and quarterly multidisciplinary spine meetings
Leadership & committee service
- Co-Chair, 2025
Physician Recognition Subcommittee, Northwell Health - Vice President, 2025-present
NYU College of Arts & Science Alumni Association - Governance Council, 2025-present
Ambient AI, Northwell Health - Committee service, 2021-present
Admissions, Spine Council Research, Practice Operations and Physician Engagement
Editorial & professional service
- Journal reviewer
The Spine Journal, Spine Deformity and Bone and Joint Surgery Journal - Committee member, 2023-present
Abstract Review and Patient Education, Cervical Spine Research Society - Active Fellow
Cervical Spine Research Society - Fellow / Active Member
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons and Scoliosis Research Society
Research & scholarship
Advancing the science of spine care
Research interests include orthopedic patient outcomes, new technologies and surgical quality. His scholarship includes 17 peer-reviewed and other publications, as well as podium and e-point presentations at national and international meetings.
Selected publications
- Cost-effectiveness and clinical utility of universal pre-admission MRSA screening in total joint arthroplasty patients. Journal of Hospital Infection, 2023.
- Application of the modified Lifeso radiographic staging system to craniovertebral tuberculosis management and outcomes. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2022.
- Spinal deformity surgery is accompanied by serious complications. Spine Deformity, 2022.
- Pathogenesis and Staging of Craniovertebral Tuberculosis. Global Spine Journal, 2022.
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Beyond Disc Herniations. Doximity Op-Med, 2022.
- Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the sciatic nerve presenting with leg pain. Spine Deformity, 2020.
- Leveraging the Right Technology in Healthcare - Having a Cow. JAMA Surgery, 2019.
- Functional and radiological outcomes of 360° fusion in the lumbar spine. Spine, 2009.
International presentations
- Invited presenter, Roboticon 2.0, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, India
- CSRS Symposium on Cervical Disc Degeneration, Global Spine Congress, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Spinal Deformity Course presenter, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
- Patient's Perceived Flexibility After a Spinal Fusion - podium presentation, Scoliosis Research Society, Barcelona
- Intra-op CT-based Technology Significantly Increases Radiation Exposure in the Pediatric Population - e-point presentation, Barcelona
- Older Congenital Scoliosis Patients Can Attain Similar Curve Correction and Outcomes as AIS Patients - e-point presentation, Barcelona
- Percutaneous RF Ablations of Tumor, MISSAB Annual Conference, Pune, India
- Cervical Arthroplasty: Indications, Devices, Results, Bombay Spine Society, Mumbai, India
- Pain Management Symposium, Scoliosis Research Society, Bologna, Italy
- Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery for 90-degree deformity - podium presentation, Prague
Recognition
Honors & distinctions
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
New York metro region
New York Magazine Top Doctor
Orthopedic surgery
Newsday Top Doctor
Long Island
Palmer Scholar
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Frank Stinchfield Award
Orthopaedic research at New York Orthopaedic Hospital
Alpha Omega Alpha
Medical honor society
Truly Awards Nominee
Caring Touch Award
Volunteer service
Care for underserved patients in India
Patient testimonials
What patients are saying
“Dr. Suratwala is not only a very experienced and competent doctor but a kind and caring person.”
“Dr. Suratwalla was very caring and thorough.”
“Very professional and attentive. Like Dr. Suratwala very much”
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