Dr. Kenneth Hansraj, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has been practicing for 22 years. He graduated from Hahnemann University in 1987 and specializes in orthopedic surgery.Read his story
New York Spine Sgy/Rehab Medcn,PLLC
243 North Rd Ste 202S
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-9200
Insurance Accepted
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- MVP Health Care
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Top Care Areas
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Back Pain
high
more than 88% of peers
Herniated Disc
high
more than 88% of peers
Low Back Pain
high
more than 82% of peers
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Dr. Hansraj's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Hansraj "Kenneth K. Hansraj, M.D. Chief of Spine Surgery, is a premier spinal surgeon operating in the United States. He is a spinal and orthopedic surgeon specializing in cervical, thoracic and lumbar procedures for example laminectomies and spinal fusions. Dr. Ken believes in whole body wellness, preventative care and that the spine is a principal indicator of general health impacted by "human software and hardware." New York Spine Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine offers Real Spine Surgery® with stem cell usage in spine surgery, bloodless spine surgery, minimally invasive approaches when possible, advanced bone grafting techniques using spinal navigation to assess instrumentation placement, modern operating tables and nerve monitoring during spine surgery. Cervical = Neck Pain. Dr. Kenneth Hansraj specializes in cervical = neck procedures which can relieve spinal cord or root pressure to alleviate corresponding neck and arm pain. Spinal stenosis and herniated discs are common problems showing weakness and numbness. Typically, he may perform ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy & fusion), decompressions and stem cell enhancements with the Harvest BMAC. He takes all precautions to perform safe spine surgery. Thoracic = Mid-Back Pain. Dr. Kenneth Hansraj specializes in the surgical management of thoracic spine disorders such as spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, herniated discs, spinal tumors, spinal tumors, or infections. These problems may cause pain that radiates around the chest, abdomen or groin. Anterior or posterior spinal surgery may be a treatment. Osteoporosis may present with spinal compression fractures. Bracing and physical therapy may help some cases. Others may require kyphoplasty surgery. Lumbar = Back Pain / Sciatica. Dr. Kenneth Hansraj Hansraj specializes in the surgical management of lumbar spine disorders (back pain) such as spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, herniated discs, spinal tumors, spinal instability, or infections. Dr. Hansraj performs re-do or revision surgeries and offer a second surgical opinion. Sciatica is sciatic pain from the sciatic nerve that radiates from the back to the legs. Typically he may perform lumbar disc microsurgery for limited disc herniations. In more complicated cases a decompression may be carried out to open up nerve pathways, and sometimes with a spinal fusion to stabilize segments. Dr. Ken is the author of the internationally bestselling book, Keys to an Amazing Life: Secrets of the Cervical Spine, (January, 2013), which he was inspired to write based on this concept. Dr. Hansraj is also the author of Bloodless Spine Surgery: Pictures and Explanations. His goal with each of his books is to bring years of accumulated expert medical knowledge to the public at-large in an easy-to digest format and to help countless individuals with ongoing spinal and health issues. Dr. Ken Hansraj is TV and media trained and has extensive experience with national outlets such as CNN, HLN, CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, NPR and has been featured globally. Cision® estimates his current media impressions at 5.5 Billion."
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1 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
61 Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Cancer
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Injuries
- Foot Conditions
- Fracture
- Gait Abnormality
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Herniated Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lupus
- Myelopathy
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteosarcoma
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
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12 Procedures
- Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
- Disc Replacement
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
- Microdiscectomy
- Neuroplasty
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Discectomy
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated
- Hahnemann UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1987
- Mt Sinai HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1990
- King/Drew Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1995
- Hospital For Special SurgeryFellowship Hospital | Completed 1996
- The Ca Center For Minimally Invasive Spine SurgeryFellowship Hospital | Completed 1995
- The Hospital For Special SurgeryFellowship Hospital | Completed 1988
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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