Dr. Christopher Ahmad
Dr. Christopher Ahmad is an orthopedic surgeon at Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian in New York, New York, known for sports medicine and shoulder and elbow surgery.
Dr. Christopher S. Ahmad, MD
Dr. Christopher Ahmad is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. He is known for Tommy John surgery, shoulder instability and ACL surgery in athletes.
Chief of Sports Medicine and Lila Acheson Wallace Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and Head Team Physician for the New York Yankees.
Sports orthopedics repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons so athletes and active people can return to the activities they love. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Dr. Christopher Ahmad
- Full Name: Christopher S. Ahmad, MD
- Credentials: MD
- Specialty: Orthopedic surgery
- Subspecialty: Orthopedic sports medicine; shoulder, elbow and knee
- Current Role: Chief, Sports Medicine; Vice Chair, Clinical Research, Columbia Orthopedics
- Languages: Not published
- Gender: Male
- New Patients: Listed as accepting new patients on ColumbiaDoctors
- Telehealth: Virtual visits offered, per ColumbiaDoctors
- NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).
Address and Contact
ColumbiaDoctors Midtown
- City: New York, New York
- Street Address and Phone: Not captured; see the ColumbiaDoctors profile
CUIMC Herbert Irving Pavilion
- City: New York, New York
ColumbiaDoctors, 500 Grand Avenue
- Address: 500 Grand Avenue (location listed on NYP profile)
Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.
Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- ACL, meniscus and cartilage injuries
- Shoulder instability and labral tears
- Rotator cuff pathology
- Tommy John (UCL) surgery and elbow arthroscopy
- Shoulder arthroplasty and replacement
- Platelet rich plasma (PRP)
- Pediatric and adolescent sports injuries
Education and Training
- Undergraduate: Engineering degree, Columbia University (four years of Division 1 soccer)
- Medical School: MD, New York University School of Medicine (per Becker’s)
- Internship and Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center; New York Orthopedic Hospital
- Fellowship: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Board Certification: Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Hospital Affiliations: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center; NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital; NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
- Academic Appointment: Lila Acheson Wallace Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, CUMC
Insurance
ColumbiaDoctors shows the following plan on his profile (verified September 30, 2026). The full plan list was not captured; Columbia advises contacting the office or your insurer to verify coverage.
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Insurance participation varies by location and plan type and can change. Confirm coverage with the practice or your insurer before booking.
Fees
Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.
Professional Information
- Head Team Physician, New York Yankees; member of the MLB Team Physicians Association
- Head Team Physician and Chief Medical Officer, New York City FC since 2015; Chair, MLS Team Physicians Education Committee
- More than 200 articles, 50 book chapters and 250 lectures
- Editor of Minimally Invasive Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Injuries
- Research on ACL injury prevention, elbow biomechanics and rotator cuff repair
Reviews and Ratings
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Verification
Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Christopher Ahmad known for?
Dr. Christopher Ahmad is known for Tommy John surgery, shoulder instability and ACL surgery in athletes.
Where does Dr. Christopher Ahmad practice?
He sees patients through ColumbiaDoctors in Manhattan, including ColumbiaDoctors Midtown and the CUIMC Herbert Irving Pavilion, and at a 500 Grand Avenue location.
What does an orthopedic surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.
How can I book with Dr. Christopher Ahmad?
Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.
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