Jahangir "John"AsgharMD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Plantation, FLOrthopedic Spine Surgery
Director, Ultrasonic and Advanced Technologies for Adult and Pediatric Scoliosis
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Office
499 NW 70th Ave
#200
Plantation, FL 33317Phone+1 954-223-5483Fax+1 877-409-3551- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Asghar is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon specializing in pediatric, adolescent, and adult scoliosis. Dr. Asghar embraces the latest technological breakthroughs to develop minimally-invasive techniques that improve lives, and advance the field. One of Dr. Asghar's many strengths lies in his natural ability to connect with patients and caregivers – listening and responding to concerns, explaining complicated medical speak, putting people at ease with warmth, understanding, and expertise. At Cantor Spine Institute, Dr. Asghar oversees Clinical Research, Ultrasonic and Robotic Technologies for Adult and Pediatric Scoliosis. Prior to joining Cantor Spine Institute, Dr. Asghar spent eight years at Nicklaus Children's Hospital (formerly, Miami Children's Hospital). Dr. Asghar is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS), the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS), the North American Spine Society (NASS) anda designated Founding Member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Dr. Asghar brings over 18 years of surgical research and experience (a decade-plus in practice) to the organization.Dr. Asghar is passionate about effecting positive change in the field, and giving back both at home, and abroad. His charitable work in deformity stretches the globe, including service-based trips to Asia, South America, and the Middle East. He also serves as a Member of Setting Scoliosis Straight, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the treatment of spinal deformities in children and adolescents through education, clinical research, development, and technology. Dr. Asghar resides in South Florida with his wife and two young children.
Education & Training
Philadelphia General HospitalResidency, Adult & Pediatric Deformity/Complex Spine Fellowship, 2006 - 2007- Cooper University HospitalResidency, Adult & Pediatric Deformity/Complex Spine Fellowship, 2006 - 2007
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002 - 2006
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2002
St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 2001, MD- University of Southern CaliforniaBiological Sciences, 1993 - 1997
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2010 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2006 - 2014
NJ State Medical License 2006 - 2011
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Goldstein Award Nominee for Best Clinical Poster
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Correction to: Late spinal infections following posterior spinal fusion in pediatric deformities: treatment using single-stage titanium implant exchange.Bijan Ameri, Harry L Shufflebarger, Blaze Emerson, Jahangir Asghar, Stephen G George, Subaraman Ramchandran> ;Spine Deformity. 2021 May 1
- 1 citationsSafe and effective performance of pediatric spinal deformity surgery in patients unwilling to accept blood transfusion: a clinical study and review of literature.Subaraman Ramchandran, Sebastian Rivera, Ali Mansour, Jahangir Asghar, Harry L. Shufflebarger, Stephen George> ;BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2021 Feb 19
- 3 citationsLate spinal infections following posterior spinal fusion in pediatric deformities: treatment using single-stage titanium implant exchange.Bijan Ameri, Harry L Shufflebarger, Blaze Emerson, Jahangir Asghar, Stephen G George, Subaraman Ramchandran> ;Spine Deformity. 2021 May 1
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Hospital Affiliations
Holy Cross HospitalFort Lauderdale, Florida
Nicklaus Children's HospitalMiami, Florida- St. Mary's Medical CenterWest Palm Beach, Florida
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