Jahangir “John” Asghar, MD

Dr. Jahangir “John” Asghar is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon specializing in the research, education, and clinical studies of pediatric, adolescent, and adult scoliosis. He is considered a thought leader, continually embracing the latest technological breakthroughs to improve patients’ lives with complex spinal deformities. Dr. Asghar’s forward-thinking approach is responsible for his development of many groundbreaking minimally-invasive, “ultrasonic” techniques, in the surgical treatment of problematic conditions associated with previously-treated scoliosis (revisions) and spinal deformities. A central focus of his research is preserving the normal development and function of the spine, from infancy through the later years of his patient’s lives.

Dr. Asghar’s unique perspective is instrumental in the development of a comprehensive whole-body approach, and patient-specific perioperative risk mitigation program, designed for optimal long-term outcomes. Under his leadership, the spinal deformity team researches cutting-edge technology, exhaustive risk assessment, and extensive experience to ensure the safest, most well-planned spine treatments possible.

He embodies the future of spinal care by continuously pursuing innovations and developments that employ cutting-edge technology with minimally-invasive, motion-sparing techniques. Dr. Asghar’s commitment to scoliosis patient education will serve the community well, as there is a definite need for this education throughout the greater South Florida region.

With over 18 years of surgical research and experience, he has also completed thousands of scoliosis and spinal deformity surgeries. Dr. Asghar is passionate about affecting positive change in the field and giving back both at home and abroad. His charitable work in spinal deformity stretches the globe, including service-based trips to Asia, South America, and the Middle East.

Dr. Asghar spent eight years at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (formerly, Miami Children’s Hospital) and completed a fellowship in Pediatric Spine Surgery at Shriner’s Hospital for Children (Philadelphia). He publishes extensively and presents around the world on the subject of scoliosis and the treatment of complex pediatric spinal deformities, with over 40 peer-reviewed articles in circulation to date. Dr. Asghar is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), the North American Spine Society (NASS), and the International Society for Advancement Spine Surgery (ISASS). He is a designated Founding Member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

He resides in South Florida with his wife and two  children.

Concentration of Research

Dr. Asghar’s concentration, specifically, lies in the research of Scoliosis and Complex Deformities of the Spine for Children and Adults. Dr. Asghar’s interest and expertise include resolving problematic conditions associated with previously-treated scoliosis (Revisions) and Spinal Deformity, as well as solutions for patients of all ages with failed spinal surgeries.

Board Certifications

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Eligible

Education

• St. George’s University School of Medicine
• University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery
• Shriner’s Hospital for Children (Philadelphia)
• Fellowship: Complex Spine and Spine Deformity Surgery

Organizational Membership

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Candidate (AAOS)
• American Medical Association (AMA)
• AOSpine Foundation
• Fox Pediatric Severe Spinal Deformity Study (Fox PSDS)
• International Society for the Advancement of Spinal Surgery (ISASS)
• North American Spine Society (NASS) – Associate Member
• Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)
• Florida Orthopaedic Society (FOS)
• Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Setting Scoliosis Straight (Harms Study Group)
• Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons (SMISS)

Meet the Team

Priscila is a board-certified Physician Assistant with a concentration in Adult and Pediatric Spinal Deformities. She assists Dr. Asghar in surgery and clinic, where she and also orders and interprets diagnostics, performs histories, records medical data, and more. She is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients.

Priscila

PA-C

Liane ensures all patients receive exceptional care and have a stress-free surgical experience. She facilitates and provides patients with proper surgical education, pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively.

Liane

Surgical Coordinator

Katherine is an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Miami, and her Master of Science degree in nursing from Florida International University. She then completed a post Master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Massachusetts. She conducts follow-up visits for post-operative surgical patients. Her clinical interests encompass pediatric spinal conditions including juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and kyphosis.

Katherine

APRN

Michelle is the Academic and Research Coordinator. She plays a key role in scoliosis and deformity research; she writes, designs and implements scientific studies to improve health, health care services and health care outcomes for our current and future patients. She is committed to improving patient outcomes.

Michelle

Academic and Research Coordinator

Veronica Azcuenaga earned my associates in Radiography and worked as an x-ray and MRI tech for 7 years at an Orthopedic and Spine office before going on to PA school. I earned my Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Florida State University. My Orthopedic and Spine background in x-ray and MRI has given me much knowledge and experience to continue to care for patients with spine conditions such as scoliosis, degenerative disc disease and kyphosis.

Veronica

Physician Associate

Dr. Alfredo Guiroy specializes in research of spine and spinal cord surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, and spinal deformities. He is dedicated to advancing quality spine care through education, research, and improving how spine surgery is completed and patient outcomes.

Dr. Alfredo Guiroy

Academic and Research Coordinator

Lindsay is the Health & Wellness Coordinator for Elite Spine & Wellness. Health, wellness, & overall fitness have been key facets throughout Lindsay’s life.

Lindsay

Health & Wellness Coordinator

Domenica

Health & Wellness Coordinator

jasmine

Health & Wellness Coordinator

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