
Christopher Ahmad MD
Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopedics, Shoulder Surgery
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia P&S
693 White Plains RoadEastchester, NY 10709
Overview of Dr. Ahmad
Dr. Christopher Ahmad is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including New York-Presbyterian Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He received his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and has been in practice 23 years. He specializes in elbow surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and shoulder surgery and is experienced in sports medicine, arthritis, shoulder surgery, elbow surgery, and shoulder and elbow surgery.
Education & Training
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic ClinicFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2000 - 2001
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996 - 2000
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1996
New York University School of MedicineClass of 1994
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2000 - Present
CT State Medical License 2022 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2013 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 2001 - 2027
NY State Medical License 1997 - 2027
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR (Complete), Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2017
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Forearm Flexor Strain and Subsequent Ulnar Collateral Ligament Surgery Risk in Major League Baseball Pitchers: A Covariate-Matched Survival Analysis.Morgan R Dillon, Michael A Mastroianni, Nicholas Frappa, Joseph Manzi, Samuel I Fuller
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2026-09-28 - The Human ACL Sheath Exhibits Distinct Transcriptomic Signatures and Functional Properties.James Rogot, Jennifer A Kunes, Kurt S Holuba, Roshan P Shah, Christopher S Ahmad
Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2026-09-01 - Pitch-Tracking Risk Factors and Warning Signs for Shoulder Capsulolabral Injuries in Major League Baseball Pitchers.Morgan R Dillon, Michael A Mastroianni, Nicholas Frappa, Danil Chernov, Andrew J Luzzi
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2026-09-01
Press Mentions
Baseball’s Top Surgeon Reflects on Tommy John’s Life and LegacyAugust 20th, 2026
Columbia University Orthopedics Announces New Physician Leadership Team for Columbia AthleticsJuly 21st, 2026
Exploring the Latest Topics in SportsOctober 10th, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Member
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