Columbia Orthopaedics

Dr. Christopher S. Ahmad is an Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon in the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital, and an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. His training in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic has included physician team coverage for many professional teams and universities.

His practice specializes in advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques for sports related injuries of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He has special interest in shoulder instability, rotator cuff pathology, and ACL injuries. Dr. Ahmad has received awards for outstanding research in the field of sports medicine and is the author of numerous peer-reviewed research articles. He continues to perform research and educational activities on local, regional, and national levels while dedicating optimal care to his patients.

Education:

1990 - 1994
Doctor of Medicine
New York University School of Medicine
New York, NY

1986 - 1990
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Columbia University, New York, NY

Training:

Fellowship

2000 - 2001 Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Los Angeles, CA

Residency

1999 - 2000 Administrative Chief Resident Orthopedic Surgery
New York Orthopaedic Hospital
Columbia University, New York, NY

1996 - 1999 Orthopedic Surgery Residency
New York Orthopaedic Hospital
Columbia University, New York, NY

Internship

1995 - 1996
General Surgery Internship
Columbia University, New York, NY

1994 - 1995
Frank E. Stinchfield Orthopedic Research Fellowship
Columbia Orthopedic Research Laboratory
Columbia University, New York, NY

Board Certified:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

7/2003

Medical License:

New York

New Jersey
California

Professional Associations:

Candidate Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2001-2004

Member American College of Sports Medicine, 2001-Present

Candidate Member American Society for Sports Medicine, 2002-2005

Reviewer for The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2002-Present

Reviewer for The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2004-Present

Fellow Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2005-Present

Associate Member American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, 2005-Present

Active Member American Society for Sports Medicine, 2005-Present

Reviewer for The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2006-Present