Jad Bou Monsef

Jad Bou Monsef, MD is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery specializing in spine surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's School of Medicine. He practices as a spine surgeon with expertise in complex spinal conditions and is affiliated with the Brooklyn Spine Center.

Dr. Bou Monsef completed his medical education at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, followed by residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He further specialized through a fellowship in Adult Spine Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship trained in Adult Spine Surgery.

Dr. Bou Monsef specializes in Adult Spinal Deformity, Cervical & Lumbar Degenerative Pathology, Spine Injury and Trauma, Minimally-Invasive and Microsurgery, and Robotics and Navigation. His research interests extend to the application of artificial intelligence and augmented reality in spine surgery, osteoporosis management in spinal patients, and addressing healthcare disparities in spine surgery. His work bridges clinical practice with technological innovation, particularly in using machine learning algorithms to predict surgical outcomes and costs.

His extensive publication record demonstrates a strong focus on optimizing spine surgery outcomes across diverse patient populations. He has published influential research on cervical disc arthroplasty outcomes, robotic spine surgery access disparities, medication effects on fusion healing, and socioeconomic factors affecting surgical care. His work consistently addresses critical questions regarding healthcare resource utilization, postoperative complications, and quality improvement in spine surgery.

Dr. Bou Monsef maintains an active clinical practice at the Brooklyn Spine Center, where he applies his expertise in advanced spine surgical techniques to treat complex spinal conditions. His commitment to evidence-based practice and innovative approaches makes him a valuable contributor to both clinical care and academic advancement in the field of orthopaedic spine surgery.