Assem A. Sultan, M.D.
Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon
Bio
Dr. Sultan is a board-eligible, dual fellowship-trained spine surgeon with a distinguished academic and clinical background. Originally from Egypt, Dr. Sultan was awarded a full scholarship to attend the Faculty of Medicine at Tanta University at the age of 17. He earned his medical degree with honors and completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the same institution. Upon relocating to the United States, Dr. Sultan completed an additional orthopedic surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic, along with a dual spine surgery fellowship, which integrates both orthopedic and neurological aspects of spine surgery.
Dr. Sultan specializes in the comprehensive evaluation and management of both adult and adolescent disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine. His areas of expertise include degenerative diseases, spinal deformities, traumatic injuries, tumors, and infections. Dr. Sultan is proficient in minimally invasive, as well as complex reconstructive spine surgeries, using state-of-the-art techniques and technology to optimize patient outcomes.
An accomplished researcher and educator, Dr. Sultan has published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles in leading orthopedic and spine surgery journals. His research has been widely recognized and presented at numerous national and international conferences. Additionally, Dr. Sultan serves on multiple committees within the North American Spine Society (NASS) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). He is also an editorial board member of SpineLine Journal, and a peer reviewer for several top-ranked journals. Dr. Sultan’s dedication to excellence in spine surgery, combined with his training and research, has positioned him as a leader in the field, committed to improving his patients’ lives through advanced surgical and non-surgical care and continuous innovation.
Fellowship
Fellowship-trained surgeons have achieved the highest level of training in their specialty.
Cleveland Clinic
Residency
Cleveland Clinic
Medical School
Tanta University, Egypt
Physician Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
North American Spine Society (NASS)
AO Spine of North America
World Association Against Infection in Orthopaedics and Trauma (WAIOT)
Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association
Egyptian Orthopaedic Association
Egyptian Medical Syndicate
Videos
News
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