Sripad Dhawlikar, MD

Dr. Dhawlikar is board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery. He attended Gandhi Medical College in India. He then completed his internship and orthopedic residency at State University of New York in Buffalo, followed by a fellowship in spine surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery- Cornell. He also completed an additional year of fellowship specifically in Pediatric Orthopedics. Dr. Dhawlikar has been with the practice for over twenty years and has extensive knowledge of not only general orthopedics, but specifically complex spine issues. He performs a multitude of surgeries including cervical fusion, cervical disc replacement, posterior cervical fusion, minimally-invasive lumbar surgery, laminectomy, microdiscectomy, kyphoplasty, spinal cord stimulator trial/permanent implant, and carpal/cubital tunnel release. Dr. Dhawlikar also performs a wide variety of epidural injections to help his patients better manage their pain. Passionate about patient care, Dr. Dhawlikar utilizes a comprehensive approach to spine surgery that combines innovative surgical techniques and individualized care for his patients. He is dedicated to improving his patients’ quality of life and helping them regain function quickly. When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Dhawlikar loves to spend time with his wife and daughters and loves to travel!