Dr. Ronald Lehman

Dr. Ronald A. Lehman Jr., MD

Dr. Ronald Lehman is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. He is known for complex spinal deformity, cervical spine and minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery.

Tenured Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia and Director of Degenerative, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Spine Surgery at the NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital.

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. Ronald Lehman

• Full Name: Ronald A. Lehman Jr., MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Orthopedic surgery (board certified)
• Subspecialty: Adult and pediatric spine surgery
• Current Role: Director, Degenerative, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Spine Surgery, NYP Och Spine
• Languages: Not published
• 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

ColumbiaDoctors Midtown

• Address: 51 West 51st Street, New York, NY

NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

• Address: 5141 Broadway, New York, NY

ColumbiaDoctors 500 Grand Avenue

• Address: 500 Grand Avenue

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:

• Scoliosis and kyphosis
• Revision spine surgery
• Cervical spine surgery and cervical disc replacement
• Myelopathy and radiculopathy
• Minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery
• Spinal stenosis and spine fractures
• Spinal tumors

Education and Training

• Medical School: MD, Jefferson Medical College
• Internship and Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC
• Fellowship: Adult and pediatric spine surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery
• Hospital Affiliations: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center; NYP Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital; NYP Westchester; Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian
• Academic Appointment: Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University

Insurance

The NewYork-Presbyterian profile for Dr. Lehman lists these plans, among others (verified September 30, 2026). The full list was not captured.

• EmblemHealth/HIP
• Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
• Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Fidelis Care
• Healthfirst
• Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

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

• Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel; former Chief of the Adult and Pediatric Spine Service at Walter Reed and Consultant to the White House
• Three Meritorious Service Medals, the A Proficiency Designator and the Order of Military Medical Merit
• Department of Defense research grants totaling more than $10 million
• Program Chairman for the Cervical Spine Research Society, Scoliosis Research Society and Lumbar Spine Research Society
• Co-Director, Adult and Pediatric Comprehensive Spine Fellowship; more than 120 peer-reviewed publications

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
• NYP doctor profile
• Columbia Orthopedics profile
• NYP Health Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Ronald Lehman known for?

Dr. Ronald Lehman is known for complex spinal deformity, cervical spine and minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery.

Where does Dr. Ronald Lehman practice?

He sees patients at ColumbiaDoctors Midtown (51 West 51st Street), NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital and ColumbiaDoctors 500 Grand Avenue.

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. Ronald Lehman?

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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