K. DANIEL RIEW, MD

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K. DANIEL RIEW, MD: Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center’s College of Physicians and Surgeons in NYC, Co-Chief, Spine Division, Director of Cervical Spine Surgery and Co-Director of the Columbia Spine Fellowship

Dr. Riew performs 250–300 cervical spine operations each year, including everything from minimally invasive microsurgical procedures done on an outpatient basis to the most complex “chin-on-chest” or “ear-on-shoulder” deformities. He has a strong interest in cervical artificial disc replacements and has performed single, multi-level and hybrid (fusion and artificial disc) operations on a large number of patients.

Patients from Asia, Europe, South America, India, Australia and the Middle East, as well as throughout the United States have sought out his expertise. His patients include other physicians, including spine surgeons, as well as professional athletes: baseball, football, hockey and golf players. He has consistently been recognized in the lists of America’s Top Doctors and Best Doctors in America since 2001. More >

Colleague Quotes about Dr. Riew

Daniel Riew, MD, represents for me the model cervical spine surgeon. I've known him for a long time and spent time with him in the USA and all over the world when he was President of the CSRS (Cervical Spine Research Society) and I was President of CSRS-ES (Cervical Spine Research Society — European Section). As a speaker, he is clear, didactic and brings huge personal experience with spinal surgery. But most of all, I appreciate his honesty, ability to share personal experience, different from what can be acqui... More >

Dr. Riew is an esteemed colleague and is considered one of the most highly specialized and most experienced cervical spine surgeons in the world. He is a respected educator and member of the spine scientific community, with numerous outstanding publications. He has also undertaken strong leadership positions in some of the most influential societies, such as President of the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS), and President of AOSpine. I would not hesitate to let him operate on a family member, should they need... More >

Dr. Riew is internationally recognized as a leader in the Cervical Spine area. As surgeon and educator he brings enormous benefit to spinal surgeons' community around the world, thus improving patient care. Dr. Luiz Roberto Vialle Professor of Orthopedics, School of Medicine Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná Curitiba Brazil... More >

Dr. Riew is widely considered to be the top cervical spine surgeon in the world. He has greatly impacted the care and treatment of all kinds of cervical spine patients and has had a leading role in educating the next generation of both Orthopedic and Neurosurgical spine surgeons. He has also been sharing his experience with not only US spine surgeons but also spine surgeons worldwide. He is a globally well-known best surgeon and teacher. Yu SUN, MD Chief Specialist Spine Surgeon Associate Professor of Orthopedic Su... More >

I've known Dr. Daniel Riew for well over a decade. Dan is an accomplished and internationally-recognized leader, highly experienced and a passionate cervical spine surgeon. He is a role model for surgeons all around the world with his dedication to cervical spine patient care, education and research. He is a precious friend with a wonderful smile and warm-hearted attitude, definitely a surgeon you would trust with the lives of your loved ones. Ahmet Alanay MD Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Pediatric an... More >

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2018 AO Spine Global Spine Congress, Singapore

Dr. Riew Spoke at the 2018 AO Spine Global Spine Congress in Singapore, from April 29 – May 5, 2018.

His lectures included:

• Symposium: Surgeons and Industry Relations: Ethics, Compliance, Regulations. How Do They Affect Us?
• “How I See It”
• Symposium: Is Cervical Disc Replacement the New Gold Standard for Anterior Cervical Surgery?
• “Disc Replacement is a Great Option to Treat Cervical Myelopathy”

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Dr. Riew Presents at the 2018 European Spine Journal “Meet the Experts—Two Decades of Sagittal Balance” Meeting

Dr. Riew’s lectures at the Meet the Experts” Meeting included:
• “Case Based Topics: Cervical Imbalance” and
• Round Table Discussion: “My Worst-Ever Case”
He also gave the Keynote Lecture: “Anterior Osteotomies for Cervical Kyphosis.”

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News & Updates

May 06 , 2018

2018 AO Spine Global Spine Congress, Singapore

Dr. Riew Spoke at the 2018 AO Spine Global Spine Congress in Singapore, from April 29 – May 5, 2018. His lectures included: Symposium: Surgeons and Industry Relations: Ethics,... MORE

April 29 , 2018

Dr. Riew, Faculty at: 2018 Shanghai Renji International Cervical Spine Forum on Surgical Decompression and Stabilization, Shanghai China

On April 28-29, 2018, Dr. Riew Participated in the Shangai Renji International Cervical Spine Forum on Surgical Decompression and Stabilization, Shanghai, China. At this international meeting, Daniel Riew, MD,... MORE

April 12 , 2018

Dr. Riew: University of Utah Visiting Professor Grand Rounds, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery

Patient: Dr. Riew only does cervical surgeries

If you were told you might need a cervical spine surgery please see Dr. Riew. He is the only doctor you will need to see.... MORE

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Dr. Riew is A proud member of:

Interurban Orthopedic Society

Scoliosis Research Society

The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons

AOA-The American Orthopaedic Association

AOSPINE

Cervical spine research society

AAOS

ColumbiaDoctors

NewYork-Prebyterian

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2018 AO Spine Global Spine Congress, Singapore

Dr. Riew Presents at the 2018 European Spine Journal “Meet the Experts—Two Decades of Sagittal Balance” Meeting

News & Updates

2018 AO Spine Global Spine Congress, Singapore

Dr. Riew, Faculty at: 2018 Shanghai Renji International Cervical Spine Forum on Surgical Decompression and Stabilization, Shanghai China

Dr. Riew: University of Utah Visiting Professor Grand Rounds, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery

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Patient: Dr. Riew only does cervical surgeries