“I went for a second opinion regarding my shoulder and the NP (Mavi) and Dr Mahmood were great at explaining my situation and options combined with risks ”
Jeff D.May 26, 2026
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“I went for a second opinion regarding my shoulder and the NP (Mavi) and Dr Mahmood were great at explaining my situation and options combined with risks ”
Jeff D.May 26, 2026
“Got my xrays done quickly. The Dr. was very nice and professional. Provided clear instructions on next steps and they scheduled me for follow up testing. Would recommend”
Asena T.May 6, 2026
About Dr. Faisal Mahmood
Dr. Faisal Mahmood, a Board Certified Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon, is consistently recognized as a New Jersey Top Doctor by his colleagues. Dr. Mahmood prides himself on listening and treating each patient as an individual allowing for a custom treatment plan that will help them return to their lifestyle with increased mobility and decreased pain.
Surgery is often times the last solution as many spine and orthopaedic issues can be successfully treated with conservative care. For those whose care necessitates surgery it is a privilege and honor for him to be chosen as their surgeon. Dr. Mahmood is unique as he specializes in both Spine and Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Mahmood, a NJ native attended Johns Hopkins University where he graduate magna cum laude. At Johns Hopkins he was actively involved in community service and research with the Johns Hopkins Medical School Department of Orthopedics. Upon graduating he returned to New Jersey to complete his medical training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he continued to be involved with community outreach programs and was actively involved in orthopedic research at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center/Seton Hall University, Dupont Childrens Hospital, and Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he published and presented research in his field, and graduated with distinction as Chief Resident.
Pursuing additional interests in spine surgery, Dr. Mahmood completed a spine fellowship at the internationally distinguished Twin Cities Spine Center. Here he honed his skills in minimally-invasive techniques and cutting-edge technology under the guidance of the world’s top spine surgery experts.
Dr. Mahmood is well versed in a myriad of Spinal & Orthopaedic conditions including congenital degenerative spine disorders, disc herniations, hip and knee arthritis, sports related injuries, and orthopaedic trauma. He routinely performs minimally invasive spine surgery, same day sports procedures, and robotic assisted joint replacements.
Dr. Mahmood actively attends spine & orthopaedic conferences because he believes in the importance of maintaining a current knowledge base and being familiar with advancements in the field. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, NJ Orthopaedic Association, and mentors orthopaedic resident
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Popular visit reasons
Flatback Syndrome
Hand Problems
Orthopedic Consultation
Spine Immobilization
Sports Injury
Surgery Consultation
Total Shoulder Replacement
X-ray
Flatback Syndrome
Hand Problems
Orthopedic Consultation
Spine Immobilization
Office locations
Dr. Faisal Mahmood, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Medical School - University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Doctor of Medicine
Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Twin Cities Spine Center, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Twin Cities Spine Center, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Seton Hall University, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Professional memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
North American Spine Society
American Medical Association
Awards and publications
Publications in Spine Journals
Chapter Publications in Spine Literature
Publications in Orthopaedic Journals
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Arabic
Hindi
Urdu
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1457569196
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
4.39
Bedside manner
4.86
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Dr. Mahmood and his staff are wonderful. Easy to speak to, and they listen to all your concerns/questions.
December 18, 2024Christine C.Verified patient
Great doctor who listens to your concerns, reviews your test results carefully and provides the right course of treatment.
November 28, 2022Basanth L.Verified patient
Very thorough. Explained all diagnostic possibilities as well as treatment options. I’m very happy to have found Dr. Mahmood.
April 22, 2020Gerry M.Verified patientVideo visit
The office was very professional and staff was very nice. Doctor was very personable.
Less than 1 year agoVS
The doctor was extremely knowledgable and friendly. As was the staff. Great experience
July 12, 2025Zack S.Verified patient
Great staff! Very friendly, helpful and eager to answer all questions. Very warm and comfortable team of professionals.
February 5, 2019Patricia C.Verified patient
I have never met such an engaged medical team. I appreciated their insight and their bedside manner was extraordinary.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
This practice is fabulous. The staff is friendly and professional and Dr. Mahmood is a really great physician.
March 3, 2022Ellen T.Verified patient
I liked Dr Mahmoud very much. He presented a series of steps to address my pain. It was worth the wait to see him.
June 20, 2018Jennifer S.Verified patient
Dr. Mahmoud was patient and knowledgeable. He did a good job and we felt comfortable with him and his decisions.
November 8, 2019Lesley T.Verified patient
The doctor is very professional and interested in your diagnosis.
The guy who does the x-rays very attentive.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very thorough and honest surgery consult. He listed all the pros and cons and addressed all my questions.
December 12, 2022Laura D.Verified patient
Friendly staff clean office and doctor really listened and came up with a solution I will def be coming back
May 5, 2021Douglas G.Verified patient
Doctor was great but zocdoc listed the doctor as in network on their site but the doctor was out of network
November 13, 2021Chinnammagari P.Verified patient
Dr. Mahmood is excellent. i drive over an hour and 15 minutes to see him. Well worth it! He's that good.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
waiting time was a bit longer than expected but everyone there was extremely friendly and helpful.
October 24, 2022Kyle B.Verified patient
Great, professional, excellent listener. Thank you for taking care of me. Very much appreciated.
May 15, 2023Anthony B.Verified patient
Nice and friendly staff members.
Dr.Faisal explained the issue in detail and provided the solution
July 18, 2022Initials hidden
Great Doctor, explained his treatment, thoroughly. I would recommend him to my family and friends.
August 18, 2021Frank R.Verified patient
Dr Faisal is professional, friendly, and extremely helpful. Would highly recommend!
June 3, 2024Zack S.Verified patient
I will highly recommend Dr. Mahmood and his staff if need be
August 5, 2025Andres G.Verified patient
He was so good with my three and a half year old daughter! I was so impressed with the whole office.
January 7, 2020Lauren E.Verified patient
Very personable addresses all questions with clear directions
He s already done it before you ask
February 19, 2020Joanne C.Verified patient
Everyone was just amazing I visit the Middletown office . Really excited to have him as a doctor
May 9, 2018Amanda B.Verified patient
Excellent- great office, clean and short wait time. Very smart and knowledgeable physician
October 4, 2022Adam G.Verified patient
Dr. Mahmood is consistently kind, patient, and thorough. Traveled over an hour just to see him.
More than 1 year agoElly S.Verified patient
We were happy to meet with him and his assistants, They are very professional and courteous,
September 8, 2020Mark G.Verified patient
Short wait before seeing the doctor who was very pleasant and professional. Great experience!
May 23, 2017Brillidt O.Verified patient
professional, thorough treatment by doctor and staff
June 5, 2025David J.Verified patient
You are the best. Always professional answer all my questions and address my concerns.
More than 1 year agoRH
Dr. Mahmood was incredibly friendly and listened to all of my concerns with patience.
September 13, 2019Bijan M.Verified patient
I was Very Pleased I was able to get an appointment on the same day I called??
January 3, 2023Elaine V.Verified patient
This place was amazing! The staff was friendly and it was super helpful!
November 11, 2023Samantha N.Verified patient
Very professional and compassionate. The staff was very courteous and knowledgeable.
August 30, 2018Josef J.Verified patient
The doctor seemed engaged, knowledgeable, attentive and great bedside manners.
November 18, 2020Initials hidden
Doctor was very understanding , and explained everything thoroughly, thank you!
April 23, 2020Alejandra P.Verified patientVideo visit
He is always very professional and explains things very clearly he is the BEST
February 15, 2021Javier T.Verified patient
Overall experience was great...staff & doctor was very professional & friendly.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The entire staff was very attentive and worked quickly to service all patients
July 18, 2017Dewana D.Verified patient
Very nice office and staff! The dr was kind and listened to my concerns.
December 28, 2022Krystle B.Verified patient
Really great experience with the doctor. Answered all questions patiently.
February 14, 2022Harish N.Verified patient
Excellent doctor, doctor is very nice and pleasant.
He explained everything.
August 20, 2019Deborah R.Verified patient
He is very thorough and I trust he is making the right decisions with my care
More than 1 year agoPatricia P.Verified patient
He is very knowledgeable and personable. I felt very comfortable with him.
March 20, 2021Meghan C.Verified patient
Amazing place. So clean. Everyone was so friendly and communicative.
November 1, 2022Leslie R.Verified patient
Excellent staff and knowledgeable specialist. A+++ highly recommended.
December 27, 2021Paoly S.Verified patient
Very personable! Attentive and detailed DOC! Would definitely recommend.
January 31, 2017Edelyn P.Verified patient
The staff helped me with everything that they could very professional
More than 1 year agoKathy P.Verified patient
Great, thorough doctor and very nice office building and facilities !
May 6, 2019Danielle K.Verified patient
Insightful, answered all questions. Was great! Lesley was awesome too.
October 19, 2020Sammy S.Verified patient
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Frequently asked questions
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Faisal Mahmood?
Generally, Dr. Faisal Mahmood has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Mahmood's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Dr. Faisal Mahmood has 6 office locations, including in Tinton Falls, Wayne, Smyrna, Clifton, Iselin, and Jersey City, view full addresses on Dr. Mahmood's profile.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Faisal Mahmood?
Dr. Faisal Mahmood frequently sees patients for Hand Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Sports Injury, Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Faisal Mahmood on their profile.
How do patients rate Dr. Faisal Mahmood in reviews?
742 patients have reviewed Dr. Faisal Mahmood. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. They have a 4.86/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.39/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.