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Tanvir Choudhri
Co-Director, Neurosurgery Spine Program at Mount Sinai
Dr. Tanvir Choudhri is a prominent neurosurgeon and Co-Director of the Neurosurgery Spine Program at Mount Sinai's Department of Neurosurgery.12 He is board-certified in neurosurgery and brings extensive expertise to his role at Mount Sinai Health System.
Education and Training
Dr. Choudhri's educational background is impressive:
- Graduated with distinction (Alpha Omega Alpha) from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
- Completed neurosurgery training at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and NY Neurological Institute
- Pursued additional spine fellowship training at the Barrow Neurological Institute under internationally-renowned spine surgeon Dr. Sonntag1
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Choudhri's primary clinical interests include:
- Cervical spine disorders and surgery
- Minimally-invasive spine surgery (cervical and lumbar)
- Intradural spine tumor surgery
- Sports neurosurgery, including concussion management1
Research and Collaborations
His research focuses on spinal injury, cervical spinal disorders, minimally-invasive techniques, and improving outcomes from spine surgery. Dr. Choudhri is also involved in the diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), including concussions and subconcussive injuries.1
Additionally, he serves as a collaborating consultant for Concussion Management of New York and is a member of the Mount Sinai Play Safe Program, which provides multidisciplinary care to injured athletes and education to families and school personnel.1
Dr. Choudhri's expertise and dedication to his field have made him a respected figure in neurosurgery, particularly in spine-related procedures and research.
