Nasser Ayyad

Nasser Ayyad, D.O., is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. He holds roles as an Assistant Attending Physiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and practices at multiple locations including the Weill Cornell Medical Center and Och Spine centers. Fluent in Spanish, his clinical focus includes musculoskeletal pain management, interventional spine care, and sports medicine.

Dr. Ayyad earned a D.O. from the University of North Texas Health Science Center (2014), completing a residency at UT Southwestern (serving as Chief Resident) and a fellowship in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine. His expertise spans minimally invasive treatments like fluoroscopic-guided spine injections, regenerative medicine, and neuromodulation.

His research and clinical interests emphasize holistic patient care, integrative medicine, and mind-body therapies. Notable awards include the Arete Award for altruism and recognition in D Magazine's Best Doctors list (2020, 2021). He also contributes to educational and media initiatives, such as a 2023 podcast on bone and joint health.