CarePoint East
CarePoint East
543 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
Safdar Khan, MD
- Orthopaedic Surgery – Spine
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Appointments: (614) 293-2663
About Me
As a spine surgeon, I take care of patients with conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine including degenerative conditions as well as adult and pediatric advanced deformity, which is my area of interest.My patient care philosophy is to treat each patient as I would treat a member of my own family. In circumstances where surgery is needed, it’s already a very difficult and tense time for people. I pride myself in treating each patient as an individual. What might work for one patient might not work for everyone, so part of my job is to develop a treatment plan that’s specific to each person’s condition. That might include non-operative care or possibly surgery.
I believe that by combining the tenants of research, teaching and education to provide excellent patient care, I’m living Ohio State’s mission to provide personalized medicine for everyone.
I grew up in Pakistan and came to this country in 1998. Since then, I’ve been involved in medical research, teaching and education. My wife is a clinical psychologist from California and we have two boys. In my free time, I love to cook and I fancy myself an amateur chef. Back in the day I used to play bass guitar in a band. Hopefully there are no pictures available!
Highlights
- Benjamin R. and Helen Slack Wiltberger Endowed Chair in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
- Chief of the Division of Spine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Rated in top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016
- Completed over four years of benchtop research at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York
- Published over 90 peer reviewed papers, 18 book chapters and presented his work nationally and internationally
- Sits on numerous national committees advancing spine surgery research
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Spinal Diseases
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Injuries
- Fractures, Bone
- Orthopedics
- Back Pain
- Spinal Cancers
- Scoliosis
- Spondylarthritis
- Osteoarthritis, Spine
- Sprains and Strains
- Fracture Fixation
- Arthrodesis
- Diskectomy
- Intervertebral Disc
- Spinal Fractures
- Ankylosis
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Intervertebral Disc Displacement
- Spinal Curvatures
- Kyphosis
Locations Where I Practice
CarePoint East
Education and Training
Medical Degree
MD
Aga Khan University Medical School
10/31/1998
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery
UC Davis Medical Center
7/1/2005 -
6/30/2010
Fellowship
Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgery
Rush Medical Center
9/1/2010 -
7/31/2011
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Reviews
209 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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- Overall
4.6 out of 5 - Explains Things Clearly 4.6
- Listens Carefully 4.7
- Gives Understandable Instructions 4.7
- Knows My Medical History 4.5
- Shows Respect 4.8
- Time Spent Together 4.5
40 Patient Comments
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As of 03/26/2018, Dr. Khan has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office at 614-293-8000.
- Stryker Corporation
- Spinal Elements
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2018
I waited over 2 hours but had a great appointment once I saw him
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2018
I love Dr. Khan. He is the best. I trust him completely with my care. He has shown compassion and caring for me since day one. I would not hesitate to let him operate again. I have recommended Dr. Khan to anyone I speak with about spine/back issues.
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2018
Dr. Khan was extremely concerned with my back & neck issues. Terri, the scheduler was so helpful with getting my MRI "FINALLY" OK'd. Thanks also to physicians assist.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2018
Excellent experience with Dr. Khan, he quickly found the cause of current issues and provided info and corrective action to deal with the issue.
Reviewed on Aug 09, 2018
we had a thorough discussion, family was present and the provider was inclusive explaining and listening
Reviewed on Aug 06, 2018
He is fantastic, very concerned and empathetic. He listens intently and truly cares. So happy he was recommended to me.
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2018
excellent as always
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2018
I've waited up to two hours in the past, but he's the best so it doesn't bother me.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2018
He was a doctor that finally listened.
Reviewed on Jul 05, 2018
He paved the way for me to walk without pain again - I hate to think where I would be today without his expertise.