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Harvinder S. Sandhu, MD, MBA

Spine Surgeon
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212.606.1798
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HSS - The Pavilion541 East 71st Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10021
Tel: 212.606.1798
Fax: 212.774.2600
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HSS Stamford1 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902
Tel: 203.705.0988
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HSS Long Island333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suites 101 and 106
Uniondale, NY 11553
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HSS Westchester1133 Westchester Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
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About Dr. Sandhu

Harvinder S. Sandhu, MD

4.9out of 5
Based on 132 Patient Ratings
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Dr. Harvinder S. Sandhu is Co-Chief Emeritus of HSS Spine and is an Attending Surgeon at HSS specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic surgery, and the use of spinal biologics to enhance healing. He completed his spine training at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles and was subsequently Chief of the Spinal Surgery Service at UCLA until his recruitment to HSS. He is currently a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and Medical Director and Chief of HSS Orthopedics with Stamford Health.

Dr. Sandhu is also actively engaged in researching and developing medical devices and instruments used in spinal surgery and holds several patents. In addition, he has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications and has received numerous awards from the North American Spine Society, the Orthopedic Research Society, and the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, including the prestigious Volvo Award in spinal research. Most recently, he received the HSS Andrew N. Swanson Memorial Spine Award for excellence in clinical innovation and spine education.

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Departments

Specialized Centers

HSS Spine Center with Stamford Health

Special Expertise

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Microsurgery
Biologic Enhancement of Spinal Fusion

Patient Stories

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Patient ratings for Dr. Sandhu

Friendliness/courtesy of the care provider

4.9(132)

Skill of physician

5.0(132)

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Insurance

Aetna
BCBS Anthem Gatekeeper Individual Network
BCBS Federal
BCBS Anthem of NY (formerly Empire)
BCBS Horizon
BCBS Anthem of CT
Cigna
Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)
EmblemHealth GHI
EmblemHealth HIP
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.

Credentials

Appointments

Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Scientist, Research Division, Hospital for Special Surgery
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Affiliations

SpineUniverse.com
Spine Journal (advisory)
Electronic Journal of Orthopaedics

Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Spine Surgery

Awards

Scoliosis Research Society, Whitesides Award, 2019
Best Paper Award, Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, 2019
Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors, 2003-2019
Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2003-2019, 2021, 2022
New York Magazine Top Doctors, 2002-2008, 2021, 2022
New York Magazine Top Minimally Invasive Doctors, 2002
North American Spine Society, Outstanding Scientific Exhibit, 2002
Volvo Award for Lumbar Spine Research, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, 2002
International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Outstanding Scientific Exhibit, 1999
North American Spine Society Award for Outstanding Scientific Exhibit, 1996

Education

MD, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
MBA, Columbia Univeristy, New York, NY
Residency: State University of New York , New York
Fellowship: University of California at Los Angeles, California

State Licensure

New York, Connecticut, Florida, California

Languages

English

For My Patients

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Surgical Locations

Dr. Sandhu performs surgery at the following locations:

Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
HSS Orthopedics with Stamford Health
Stamford Hospital
One Hospital Plaza
Stamford, CT 06904
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Directions to The Pavilion

My office is located at The Pavilion, 541 East 71st Street. The main entrance to The Pavilion is on the north side of 71st Street underneath the sky bridge that connects the main hospital to the Belaire Building.

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Videos and Animations

Spine Care Institute at Hospital for Special Surgery

Spine Animations

Publications by Dr. Sandhu

Selected Journal Articles

Research

Current Research:
Minimally invasive spine surgical techniques
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins for spinal fusion
Computer image guided surgery
Spinal surgery outcomes analysis (N.I.H. funded)

Clinical Trials / Research Studies

Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.

Below are the healthcare industry relationships reported by Dr. Sandhu as of May 27, 2024.

  • BioRestorative Therapies - Consultant
  • Globus Medical, Inc. - Consultant
  • HS2, LLC - Ownership Interest
  • HSS ASC Development Network, LLC - Ownership Interest
  • Joint Effort Administrative Services Organization - Ownership Interest
  • Providence Medical Technology, Inc. - Ownership interest
  • Seaspine - Consultant
  • Spine Wave, Inc. - Ownership Interest; Royalties

HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS.

Patients should feel free to ask their HSS physicians questions about these relationships.

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