Arash Emami, MD

Introduction

Dr. Arash Emami is a nationally and internationally acclaimed orthopedic spine surgeon, widely regarded as a pioneer in advanced spinal treatments, complex reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive spine care. Board-certified and fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Spinal Surgery, Dr. Emami has dedicated more than two decades to transforming the lives of patients with debilitating spinal disorders through innovative, evidence-based, and compassionate surgical care.

As a world-class spine surgeon, Dr. Emami achieved a major milestone as the first spine surgeon in New Jersey to successfully perform both cervical and lumbar disc arthroplasty, giving patients innovative alternatives to traditional spinal fusion. As an early pioneer of minimally invasive and outpatient spine surgery, his groundbreaking research on MIS techniques, outpatient lumbar fusion, and spinal safety has been widely published and presented worldwide.

Dr. Emami is also a leading robotic spine surgeon, integrating advanced robotic navigation and precision-guided technologies to enhance surgical accuracy, reduce recovery times, and improve long-term outcomes.

With over 25 years of membership in the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society, Dr. Emami is internationally respected as a scoliosis expert, specializing in both adolescent and adult spinal deformity. His passion for helping children has led him on numerous global medical missions, where he performs complex scoliosis surgeries for underserved pediatric patients.

A respected educator and mentor, Dr. Emami has trained hundreds of orthopedic surgeons and shared his innovative surgical techniques at major scientific meetings around the world. He currently serves as Chairman of Orthopedics and Chief of Spine Surgery at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center and is a Professor of Orthopedics at Seton Hall University.

Dr. Emami’s expertise has been featured on ABC, CBS, HBO, PIX 11, and The Star-Ledger. He has been honored as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Orthopedic Surgery for 17 consecutive years and has served as the trusted spine surgeon for numerous professional football and hockey players. Widely regarded by patients and peers alike, he is often recognized as the number one spine surgeon they recommend for complex spinal conditions.

As the founder of University Spine Center and OrthoEast, Dr. Emami leads a highly specialized team committed to restoring mobility and improving quality of life. With multiple locations across New Jersey and Manhattan, he continues to provide exceptional care to patients seeking a skilled, compassionate, and truly world-class spine surgeon.