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DR ABID QURESHI

Orthopedic Surgeon

SPECIALTIES

LOCATIONS

  • Walnut Creek

PHILOSOPHY OF CARE

“To provide the best possible care I can to spinal patients is the most important thing in medicine.  Most spinal conditions can be treated non-operatively, however when surgery is required my goals are to simplify complex issues to minimize surgical risk.”

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SERVICES

With Dr Qureshi

CERVICAL & LUMBAR SPINE

Dr offers Cervical Spine Surgery that is performed to treat neck pain from nerve pinching or spinal  instability.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY

Dr offers minimally invasive spine surgery which results in less pain, less damage to muscles and a faster recovery.

SCOLIOSIS

Dr offers spinal fusion surgery to treat severe scoliosis in adolescents.

TELEHEALTH

Dr offers TeleHealth consultations for patients who are not able to visit the office in person.

DR QURESHI'S DME STORE

Dr Qureshi has identified a list of products you will need at your pre-operative visit to assist in your recovery following your surgery.

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About Dr Qureshi

Dr. Qureshi began practicing orthopedic surgery in 2002. He earned his Medical Degree from The Aga Khan University Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan in 1991, and then completed a research fellowship in orthopedic oncology and molecular biology at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. He completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery here, which prepared him for a dual-clinical fellowship.

He gained fellowship training in orthopedic trauma and reconstructive surgery at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, FL from 2000 to 2001, and in spinal surgery at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA from 2001 to 2002.

Hardworking and driven, he has won several research citations including the Howard Schneider Research Award.

Dr. Qureshi has also served as Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at the John Muir Medical Center.

  • Board Certification

    • Recertification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

      2015

    • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

      2005

  • Fellowship

    • Spinal Surgery

      Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA 2002

    • Orthopaedic Traumatology

      Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL 2001

  • Residency

    • Orthopaedic Surgery

      Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL 2000

  • Internship

    • General Surgery

      Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, IL 1996

  • Medical School

    • General Surgery

      The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan – 1991

  • Honorary Membership to the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2009
  • Chief Resident Thesis Award, Department of Orthopaedics, Rush Presbyterian St Luke’s Medical Center, 2000
  • Winner, Annual Howard Schneider Research Award, Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2000

REVIEWS

About Dr Qureshi

Assisting the Doctor:

Kelsey Hults, PA-C

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistants are highly skilled medical professionals. Dr. Qureshi is joined by Kelsey Hults PA-C, to provide the highest standard of care.

Reviews Mean So Much!

Reviews mean so much to both the doctor providing care as well as to prospective patients. We appreciate your reviews!

Dr. Qureshi and his staff are the best of the best. Knowledgeable, professional and manages his patients with the highest level of integrity.  This the kind of doctor you want. A special thank you to Dr Qureshi and his staff.
- Mary M

Dr. Qureshi was my surgeon for a cervical Laminoplasty. He is the kindest and most gentle Doctor I have ever known. I would high recommend him to anyone needing his expertise. Very kind and personable Doctor.
- RateMDs.com Review

.Honest, sincere, straight-forward evaluation—appreciated very much
- Tim H