Dr. Lawrence Lenke

Dr. Lawrence G. Lenke, MD

Dr. Lawrence Lenke is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. He is known for scoliosis and complex spinal deformity surgery in children and adults.

Co-Director of Och Spine, Surgeon-in-Chief of the NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital, and Chief of Spinal Deformity Surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia.

Orthopedic spine surgery corrects deformity and relieves nerve pressure to reduce pain and improve function. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Lawrence Lenke

• Full Name: Lawrence G. Lenke, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Orthopedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Spinal deformity surgery
• Current Role: Surgeon-in-Chief, NYP Och Spine Hospital
• Languages: English
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Listed as accepting new patients; treats children
• Telehealth: Virtual visits offered, per Columbia
• NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital (Och Spine Hospital)

• City: New York, New York

Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral

• Address: 504 West 35th Street, New York, NY (referral may be required, per MediFind)

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:

• Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Complex reconstructive spinal deformity surgery in children and adults
• Kyphosis and flatback syndrome
• Major spinal imbalance
• Spondylolisthesis

Education and Training

• Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
• Medical School: MD, Northwestern University Medical School
• Internship and Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine
• Fellowship: Pediatric and adult spine surgery, Washington University

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Academic Appointment: Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
• Hospital Affiliations: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center; NYP Och Spine Hospital
• Board Certification: Not stated on the sources checked

Insurance

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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

• Developed the Lenke classification for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• President, Scoliosis Research Society (2010-2011)
• NASS Leon Wiltse Award (2013); SRS Walter P. Blount Humanitarian Award (2022)
• More than 677 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 5 textbooks and 125 chapters; h-index of 123
• Has hosted more than 700 visiting spine surgeons

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.

• ColumbiaDoctors profile
• Columbia Orthopedics profile
• Scoliosis Research Society (2022 award)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Lawrence Lenke known for?

Dr. Lawrence Lenke is known for scoliosis and complex spinal deformity surgery in children and adults.

Where does Dr. Lawrence Lenke practice?

He practices at the NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital (Allen Hospital) and Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral in Manhattan.

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. Lawrence Lenke?

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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