Joseph M Lombardi, MD
Locations and Appointments
Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
ColumbiaDoctors - 10 Parsonage Road
Insurances Accepted
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About Joseph M Lombardi, MD
Joseph Lombardi, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the operative management of spinal disorders in adult and adolescent patients. His practice is focused on minimally invasive surgical treatments for both common and complex spinal conditions, including disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal deformity. Dr. Lombardi leverages the latest surgical technology – robotics, guided navigation, and advanced instrumentation – to provide patients with tailored surgical procedures, accelerated recovery times, and superior outcomes.
After receiving his undergraduate and medical degrees from The George Washington University in Washington, DC, Dr. Lombardi went on to complete his post-doctoral residency training in orthopedic surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center where he served as chief resident. Dr. Lombardi remained at Columbia and the NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital for fellowship training in advanced adult and pediatric spine surgery.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Lombardi is involved in training future surgeons as an Assistant Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Research for Columbia University's Department of Orthopedic Surgery. As Vice Chair, Dr. Lombardi works closely with the orthopedic surgery research leadership team, as well as all faculty, residents and administration to further clinical research. His research interests focus on the application of new technologies to complex spinal conditions with the goal of improving patient outcomes. To date, Dr. Lombardi has published over 20 book chapters, authored over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, and has received numerous academic awards, including: the Alpha Omega Alpha honors society, Julius S. Neviaser Award in Orthopedic Surgery, Harold M. Dick Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery, and the Alexander Garcia Award for Excellence in Clinical Orthopedic Surgery. In his free time, Dr. Lombardi enjoys hiking, jogging, fishing and traveling.
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties & Expertise
- Adult Scoliosis Surgery
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Artificial Disc Replacement
- Back Pain
- Cervical Spinal Disorders
- Cervical Spinal Stenosis
- Complex Spine Surgery
- Degenerative Spine Disease
- Disc Replacement
- Herniated Cervical Disc
- Herniated Disc
- Juvenile Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Microdiscectomy
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Neck Pain
- Neck/Cervical Spine Surgery
- Pediatric Spine Deformities
- Pediatric Spine Surgery
- Reconstructive Spine Surgery
- Scoliosis
- Scoliosis Fusion
- Spinal Fracture
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformity
- Spine Disorder
- Spine Fractures
- Spine Injury
- Spine Trauma
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
Education
- Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Leadership, Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (in Neurological Surgery) at CUMC
- Director of Spine Research at Och Spine
- Vice Chair Clinical Research, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Och Spine At NewYork-Presbyterian