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Dr. Christopher Ahmad, MD

Dr. Christopher Ahmad, MD

Pediatric Non-Surgical Orthopedics*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Ahmad, MD is a pediatric orthopedic specialist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ahmad has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Lawrence and Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 215 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (215 reviews)

Locations

Practice

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion161 Fort Washington Ave New York, NY 10032
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(212) 235-1519

Practice

NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital5141 Broadway New York, NY 10034
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(212) 235-1519
ColumbiaDoctors - 693 White Plains Road693 White Plains Rd Eastchester, NY 10709
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519
ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown51 W 51st St New York, NY 10019
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(212) 235-1519

Practice

ColumbiaDoctors - 500 Grand Avenue500 Grand Ave Englewood, NJ 07631
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519

Care Philosophy

"I'm passionate about returning players to the sports they love and thoroughly enjoy my role as Head Team Physician for the New York Yankees, the New York City Football Club of Major League Soccer, and the Rockland Bo..."

- Dr. Christopher Ahmad, MD

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Ahmad specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Ahmad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ahmad

4.7

215 ratings, 143 with a written review
5 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Diaz – Apr 10, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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R in NJ – Mar 21, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Herbert Rodriguez – Sep 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marianne Wright – Jul 08, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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PMar16 – Apr 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John Brewster – Apr 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andrew Argenziano – Apr 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Penny – Jan 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joe – Jan 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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KC – Dec 09, 2023
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care philosophy

I'm passionate about returning players to the sports they love and thoroughly enjoy my role as Head Team Physician for the New York Yankees, the New York City Football Club of Major League Soccer, and the Rockland Boulders. I played four years...read more

biography

Christopher S. Ahmad, MD, specializes in knee ACL, meniscus, and cartilage injuries, shoulder instability and labral tears, rotator cuff pathology, Tommy John surgery, and advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques for sports-related injuries of...read more
  • Pediatric Non-Surgical Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Columbia University

    Internship Hospital
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
  • New York Orthopaedic Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St
    New York, NY 10032
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Lawrence

    55 Palmer Ave
    Bronxville, NY 10708
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards
  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway
    New York, NY 10032
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards
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