Dr. Chan’s Large Registry Research Cited by Forbes
November 2, 2024
Andrew K. Chan, MD
Neurological Spine Surgery in New York, NY
Dr. Andrew Chan serves as Director of Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery and Director of Neurosurgical Spine Research AT
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY AND NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
Dedicated to Excellence
We are focused on creating a relationship of trust and respect with our patients. An open communication policy combined with a dedication to the highest treatment standards to achieve this goal. We promote communication from our patients and encourage them to come to our team with any questions.
These goals are central to our dedication to creating lasting relationships with our patients.
Virtual Visits
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Patient Portal
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Complete health may be our long-term goal, but our immediate priority is patient comfort. We do our best to facilitate relaxing and welcoming office environments you’ll want to return to again and again. This includes the implementation of multiple techniques to prevent treatment discomfort and minimize anxiety.
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First Surgeon in New York City to Use Artificial Intelligence to Design Patient-Specific Devices
Expertscape Expert
Expertscape ranks the expertise of physicians and surgeons in a given specialty. For expertise in spine, Dr. Andrew Chan is considered a top worldwide expert. Having published many studies on lumbar degenerative spine disease and spondylolisthesis he is considered a top 10 expert worldwide on spondylolisthesis, the forward slipping of one vertebral body on an adjacent one. Spondylolisthesis is a common problem, affecting an estimated 13.6% of the US population.
How Dr. Chan Can Help
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If you are in search of a professional who will attend to your needs, you can’t go wrong with Dr. Andrew Chan. Contact our offices at your earliest convenience to schedule your consultation. We look forward to serving you and your family for many years to come.
Minimally Invasive Complex Spine Surgery
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Cervical Spine Surgery
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Lumbar Spine Surgery
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Spinal Deformity Surgery
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Scoliosis Surgery
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Spinal Tumor Surgery
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Spine Surgeon
Andrew K. Chan, MD
In patient care, Dr. Andrew Chan specializes in surgeries for a variety of conditions, including spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis, spinal tumors, and degenerative spinal disease (affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine). His surgical techniques range from minimally invasive to complex.
Dr. Andrew Chan earned his medical degree at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His additional training includes a fellowship in spinal deformity and minimally invasive complex spine surgery at Duke University.
“I am dedicated to providing you with an experience that exceeds your expectations and meets your needs at every visit”
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Educational Background
Columbia University's Vagelos
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Graduate
Dr. Chan received his medical degree from Columbia University’s Vagelos College
of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. VP&S is
ranked among the top 3 medical schools in the U.S. News Medical School Rankings.
University of California,
San Francisco
Neurosurgery Residency
Dr. Chan completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco. The UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery is the #1 ranked neurosurgery
residency program based on the Doximity Residency Navigator.
Duke
University
Fellowship
Dr. Chan pursued additional dual-specialty, spine surgical fellowship training in Duke
University’s Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery. There, he received his
fellowship in Spinal Deformity and Minimally Invasive Complex Spine Surgery.
World leading expert
In the Media
Dr. Chan’s recent features in the news, journals, video outlets, and podcasts.
Dr. Chan Featured in Becker’s Spine Review for His Pioneering Use of AI to Design Personalized Spinal Implants For His Patients
Dr. Chan becomes the first spine surgeon in New York City to use AI to create personalized devices for his patients
Dr. Chan’s Recent Talk “AI: Adopt It or Get Out of the Way – This Is Our Future!” Featured on VuMedi
Dr. Chan Featured on the Award-Winning Health Matters Podcast to Discuss If Your Phone is Giving You Tech Neck
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We accept most insurance plans. We also accept payment from most PPO and indemnity plans.
We know that insurance can be challenging to understand and are here to help you navigate its waters. If you’re uncertain if our services are covered, you can meet with one of our insurance specialists for help.
There are 3 ways you can make an appointment.
- You can call our office at 212.305.7831
- You can make a virtual appointment here.
- Existing patients can make an appointment through our patient portal here.
Dr. Chan performs surgeries at the Och Spine Hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian. This is a world-class Spine Hospital where the operating room, clinic, inpatient rooms, and patient care are all specifically dedicated to the care of spine patients. In addition to seeing patients
at this location, he also has a clinic in the conveniently located, ColumbiaDoctors Midtown.
In an emergency, please call 911.
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