"Jahangir "John" Asghar, MD, is a spine surgeon bringing over 18 years of quality care and experience to the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute. At the Institute, Dr. Asghar oversees clinical research, ultrasonic, and robotic technologies for adult and pediatric scoliosis. His particular concentration lies in the treatment of patients of all ages with scoliosis and complex deformities of the spine. Dr. Asghar utilizes cutting-edge technology and a holistic approach when treating patients.
Dr. Asghar attended St. George’s University School of Medicine in West Indies, Grenada, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. He finished a fellowship in complex spine and spine deformity at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Before his time at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, Dr. Asghar was part of the team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida. He is board-eligible with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Asghar approaches patient visits in a highly communicative fashion, and always opts for the most noninvasive, comfortable solution possible. Through his creation of revolutionary, minimally invasive ultrasonic procedures, he is able to successfully treat conditions such as spinal deformity and scoliosis. Dr. Asghar and his spinal deformity team have gained national recognition due to the safety of their surgeries, advanced technology, and the quick recovery of their patients."
