Jason Lin Chang, MD

Dr. Parth Naleen Thakkar is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Attending Physician of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center in the Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center in the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. Dr. Parth Thakkar is an Assistant Attending in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYP Weill Cornell and Assistant Professor/Assistant Attending at NYP Columbia University, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a Bachelor of Arts in Cell Biology & Neuroscience from Rutgers University. Dr. Thakkar completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Thakkar's research interests focus on rehabilitation, as evidenced by his peer-reviewed articles, such as "Rehabilitation of Adult Patients with Primary Brain Tumors: A Narrative Review." In addition, Dr. Thakkar is the host of the Lower Extremity Mononeuropathies podcast for the Association of Academic Physiatrists PM&R Board Review Podcast.

Och Spine brings together Columbia's experts in orthopedic and neurological spine surgery, rehabilitation, radiology, pain management, neurology, and other key services. Our team works with each patient to develop a personalized care plan so you can get back to your daily life as soon as possible with minimal pain or discomfort. We offer the most advanced diagnostic technologies, innovative surgical and non-surgical therapies, and procedures. Columbia's team at Och Spine treats patients of all ages. Whether you have a common problem or a complex case, our specialists have the expertise to help.

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.