Dr. Firas Chamas, MD, PhD

Dr. Firas Chamas, MD, PhD

Spine Specialist
159 E 74th St, Mezzanine, New York, NY
4.80
“Yes Dr Chamas is amazing attentive and has helped me tremendously this surgery helped this girl walk again and now we are talking about doing another surgery he is the best doctor ever ”
Caren F.July 30, 2025
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
93% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
96% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.80

Average wait time

4.68

Bedside manner

4.83
“Yes Dr Chamas is amazing attentive and has helped me tremendously this surgery helped this girl walk again and now we are talking about doing another surgery he is the best doctor ever ”
Caren F.July 30, 2025
“Dr. Chamas was very personable, asked great questions. He is very intelligent and has had excellent training. He was very clear about the protocol I should follow. He had me have X-rays done right before seeing me, ame explained in detail what should be done as a treatment. I highly recommend him. ”
Juliana J.July 15, 2025

About Dr. Firas Chamas

Firas Chamas MD PhD is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon who studied under experts in the treatment of complex spine disorders. After completing his fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital, he served as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. There he gained extensive experience in complex as well as minimally invasive techniques of spine surgery. He also pioneered minimally invasive approaches to lumbo-pelvic fixation in the treatment of complex sacral fractures and tumors. Dr. Chamas lived most of his life in New York. He received his MD/PhD from New York Medical College in Valhalla and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He spent a few years away to train and embellish his skills in Baltimore and Birmingham and then decided to come home to New York. Dr. Chamas is a strong believer in listening to the patient, examining the patient and working together with the patient to decide on the best treatment option for each individual. His wide array of invasive and non-invasive techniques enables him to tailor an optimal treatment plan for each individual patient.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Bursitis
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain
Spinal fusion
Bursitis
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain

Office locations

NY Orthopedics - 1M (1 of 6)
159 E 74th St, Mezzanine, New York, NY 10021
NY Orthopedics - Scarsdale Orthopedics (2 of 6)
2 Overhill Rd, Ste 310, Scarsdale, NY 10583
NY Orthopedics - Westbury (3 of 6)
1600 Stewart Ave, Ste 100, Westbury, NY 11590
NY Orthopedics - 2nd Floor (4 of 6)
159 E 74th St, 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10021
NY Orthopedics (5 of 6)
162 E Route 59, Nanuet, NY 10954
NY Orthopedics (6 of 6)
2 Overhill Rd, Ste 330, Scarsdale, NY 10583
1 of 6

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • White Plains Hospital Center

Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - New York Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
  • New York Medical College, PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Johns Hopkins University, Fellowship in Spinal Reconstructive Surgery
  • Lenox Hill Hospital, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery

Professional memberships

  • North American Spine Society

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Arabic

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1205077229

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
4.68
Bedside manner
4.83
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I would never have anyone other than Dr. Chamas as a surgeon or Dr. complete faith in his decisions and knowledge of me.
Verified patient
Dr.Chamas is a very funny guy and very helpful in getting me the care I needed for my back injury. Highly recommended!
Verified patient
I went in for a consultation and Dr. Chamas is great, he listened well, gave clear advice and the path to recovery.
Verified patient
The doctor was very clear on explaining the diagnosis and treatment options and was very compassionate and professional!
Verified patient
The Dr inspired and instilled confidence, was empathetic and showed full support to help me improve.
I was thankful that I was given an appointment on the same day, and I was in and out and out of the office. ??
Very professional and knowledgeable. Were able to get my previous MRIs and gave me good advice.
Verified patient
Good listener and as a result offered alternative treatments. Yes, I would return to Dr. Chamas
Dr Chamas is an excellent Spine surgeon and an exceptional physician.
Verified patient
Dr Chamas was caring, clear and really smart. I am grateful we chose Dr Chamas to review our situation
Verified patient
Dr. Chamas is knowledgeable and easy to talk with. I appreciate his caring manner. The office is very effictient.
Verified patient
Dr. Chamas is always personable, knowledgeable and suggests the best way to proceed with treatment.
Verified patient
DR. Chamas and his office staff are wonderful people , Pleasant , friendly and Professional .
Verified patient
Great bedside manners. Took the time to explain everything and answered every question.
Very clear, answered all questions, professional and a pleasure to speak with.
Verified patient
Makes things very clear for you and you understand what the cause of the issue is.
Verified patient
Saved me from debilitating pain. Trust this guy with my life.
Verified patient
Ask for a doc that specializes in the part of the body where you have an issue. !
Verified patient
Excellent experience as always. Dr. Chamas is great.
Verified patient
He was informative and professional. Id go back for sure (hopefully wont have to ha)
Great doctor. Very informative and clear with answers! Recommend to anyone
Verified patient
One of the most understanding, down to earth and respectful doctors I've ever seen
Verified patient
New York Orthopedic is the best, and I am extremely happy with Dr. Chamas.
Verified patient
He understood the problem right away and gave me clear answers and reassurance
Verified patient
Dr. Chamas is always personable, professional and offers excellent advice
Verified patient
I have been a patient for many years and every person is wonderful.
Verified patient
very good, would definitely see this doctor again. very calm and reassuring
Verified patient
excellent service and expertise as always from Dr Chamas.
Verified patient
Great doctor, he knows what he's doing and he listens to your needs.
Verified patient
I wouldn’t recommend anyone else. Or anywhere else.
Verified patient
Dr Chamas was compassionate, caring and knowledgeable.
Verified patient
I received great news and Dr Chamas was pleased at the news also
Verified patient
Doctor was a sweetheart and so professional and caring
Verified patient
A surgeon that did not recommend surgery...how about that
Verified patient
Great guy, explained everything so I could understand
Verified patient
He was so professional, caring. Highly recommend!!!!!
Verified patient
Yes Dr Chamas is amazing attentive and has helped me tremendously this surgery helped this girl walk again and now we are talking about doing another surgery he is the best doctor ever
Verified patient
Dr. Chamas was very personable, asked great questions. He is very intelligent and has had excellent training. He was very clear about the protocol I should follow. He had me have X-rays done right before seeing me, ame explained in detail what should be done as a treatment. I highly recommend him.
Verified patient
Excellent medical group! I saw a few doctors and each treated me with respect and really wanted to help me. Dr. Chamas explained my back issue in detail and explained what I should or should not do going forward. Recommend 100%.
Verified patient
Dr. Firas Chamas explained everything clearly and helped me understand my illness and developed a plan to get better. I’m grateful I found him and recommend him highly.
Verified patient
The office staff is rude and not helpful. When they decide they are done they hang up mid call. They want me to wait over a month from the time of my MRI to discuss results with doctor. They don’t allow any phone calls with Dr and the more you request the faster they hang up on you. Great Dr horrible staff
Verified patient
Terrible - worst doctor experience I’ve ever had
Very courteous and friendly receptionist. Doctor was extremely attention and acknowlegeable in diagnosing my ailments and recommended immediate x-ray and future MRI recommendation.
Verified patient
Wonderful doctor: Intelligent, attentive, knowledgeable, great bedside manners. Very well organized office, great staff. Highly recommend.
Verified patient
My visit was great. I was seen right away and had minimal wait to in the patient room. Our discussion was detailed and informative and we made a plan on how to proceed.
Verified patient
Great doctor! Did not push surgery at all.
Verified patient
Dr. Chamas is a excellent doctor. Very professional and very helpful. I would recommend him to all the people I know. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
I had an excellent visit with Dr. Chamas. He is very friendly and personable, while still being professional and listening carefully, asking questions, and overall being thorough. It is my observation that as he is conversing, his is analyzing carefully, the sign of a great and and smart doctor. I am very confident in his ability to diagnose my problem.
Verified patient
The medical office and staff exceeded expectations, compared to other medical facilities, Dr Chamas, was extremely friendly and he listened carefully to all the symptoms. He made a clear diagnosis.
Verified patient
Knowledgeable doctor. He cares, listens and acts. He performed a procedure on my lower back 5 years ago and I see him whenever anything comes up. I would not go to any other doctor for back issues.
Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Firas Chamas affiliated with?

Dr. Firas Chamas is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital and White Plains Hospital Center.

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Where is Dr. Firas Chamas's office located?

Dr. Firas Chamas has 6 office locations, including in New York, Scarsdale, Westbury, and Nanuet, view full addresses on Dr. Chamas's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Firas Chamas have?

Dr. Firas Chamas is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Firas Chamas?

Dr. Firas Chamas frequently sees patients for Back Problems, Herniated Disk, Orthopedic Consultation, Orthopedic Follow Up, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Firas Chamas on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Firas Chamas speak?

Dr. Firas Chamas speaks English, French, and Arabic.

How do patients rate Dr. Firas Chamas in reviews?

287 patients have reviewed Dr. Firas Chamas. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. They have a 4.83/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.68/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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