Zair Fishkin MD, PhD

Dr. Zair Fishkin, MD, PhD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who cares for both pediatric and adult patients with a wide range of spinal conditions. He specializes in the evaluation and surgical treatment of degenerative and deformity-related disorders, with clinical interests that include minimally invasive spine surgery, scoliosis, vertebral compression fractures treated with kyphoplasty, and complex problems such as disc herniation, fractures, whiplash, and work-related injuries. Dr. Fishkin brings a strong engineering and research foundation to spine care, holding a PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in addition to his medical training. He earned his medical degree from the University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine and completed an orthopedic surgery residency, followed by advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. A Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Fishkin has authored more than 25 scientific publications, including peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics such as total disc replacement and computer-aided surgery. He is fluent in Russian.