About Me
I am a neurosurgeon who specializes in caring for people with spinal disorders and injuries, using both minimally invasive spine surgery and complex reconstructive spine surgery. Spinal health significantly impacts our quality of life. During my neurosurgical training, I was inspired to focus on spine surgery after seeing patients regain the ability to walk, use their hands again and get back to enjoying activities important to them.
My role as a surgeon is to understand each patient as an individual. I enjoy getting to know each patient’s needs, values and goals, and working with them to design a treatment plan. My philosophy is to approach the treatment of spinal disorders in the least invasive way possible. When surgery is needed, I can offer both minimally invasive approaches and traditional techniques, depending on the patient’s unique needs. I am also experienced in revision operations for patients who previously had spine surgery.
Highlights
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at George Washington University School of Medicine, where he graduated as valedictorian of his medical school and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.
- Completed residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of Michigan, where he received the Max Peet Teaching Award and the Chandler Clinical Research Award, and completed research under a National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 grant.
- Completed fellowship training in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
- Authored over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and multiple textbook chapters on spine surgery, and holds three U.S. patents.
- Received awards for clinical research from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, including the Donald O. Quest Award and the Louise Eisenhardt Scholarship.
- Current research is focused on computational modeling and development of enabling technologies for improving patient outcomes in spine surgery.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Scoliosis
- Sciatica
- Radiculopathy
- Diskectomy
- Spinal Fractures
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Back Injuries
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Intervertebral Disc Displacement
- Kyphosis
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Spondylosis
- Spinal Diseases
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Injuries
- Robotics
- Back Pain
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
George Washington University, Washington, DC
8/22/2011 - 5/8/2015
Residency
University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI
6/17/2015 - 6/30/2022
Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023
Board Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery
1/1/0001
Academic Information
My Department
Neurological Surgery
My Division
Neurological Surgery
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
65 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.7 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.7 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.6 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.4 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.7 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Khalsa has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
I waited an hour for physician after my schedules appt.However, physician was very attentive during the office visit.
Good
He was very knowledgeable and very impressionable and very respectful and discussed everything that needed to be discussed and things that I would never have thought of
Very intelligent and caring
Very good
Dr Khalsa explained features of my MRI very clearly and explained potential options for surgical procedures,
He explained everything good, and he was very nice. He took as much time as needed.
Very professional, explained MRI and X-rays, gave options and his medical choices.
Very concerned. Knew what he was talking about.
Dr very nice and explained the problem with my spine and how he could repair it.
Very thorough. Gave referrals for other specialties to help with my care.
I was impressed that the doctor knew my case ahead of time, had looked at my history, and so was up to speed when he walked in.
Excellent
He was very friendly as well, he actually took the time to listen to what I had to say. And took the time to explain everything I needed to know from my x-rays and how I can go about fixing my problem.
Very Knowledgeable
Listened to my concerns. Supported me and my decisions.
Knowledgeable & caring.
Dr. Khalsa was excellent in all respects!
He was nice and explain things to me
I was a little disappointed.
Explained x-rays thoroughly
Very compassionet caring and understanding. Could not have had anyone better.
Somewhat good
Good
We were very happy with the provider other than the very long wait
Very good asked questions and followed up on them
Number 1service
Very helpful answering questions and concerns and setting up tests
Good
He was great
Excellent
Dr. Khalsa was very knowledgeable and very helpful/
I glad my care provider was here to to care of me
He was very thorough and explained everything! You can tell he really likes his job and that he truly cares about his patients.
Did not listen to me at all or show concern. Spent most of visit reciting his visit notes to his phone instead of talking to me or asking about what was wrong/how I was feeling.
He was Great! I have some medical background and he explained everything in common layperson language so my husband could understand. He was not arrogant and very personable. Well educated
Good
Very smart good attitude.
Provider and staff great.
Very knowledgeable
Made me feel better letting me know that my problem can possibly be corrected
Superb
Feel like,it would have been nice to have a clear explanation of exactly what my choices were with my niagnosis other than pain prevention,if there was a treatment available, this was Not answered.