Alex S. Ha

Alex S. Ha

Alex S. Ha, MD

Orthopedic Surgery



  • Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Attending Physician, Orthopedic Surgery

Montefiore at 1250 Waters Place
1250 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461-2720
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Alex S. Ha, MD, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Ha’s clinical focus is on the spine, with particular interests in adult spinal deformity, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, adult degenerative spine pathology, Scheuermann's kyphosis, congenital spine deformity, complex cervical, thoracic and lumbar revision surgeries, lumbar disc herniation, cervical spine herniation, and cervical and thoracic myelopathy and radiculopathy.

After earning his Bachelor of Science at New York University in 2010, Dr. Ha attended Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, earning his Doctor of Medicine in 2015. He pursued his postdoctoral training at Columbia University Medical Center, completing an internship in general surgery in 2016, followed by a residency in orthopedic surgery in 2020 and a clinical fellowship in adult and pediatric comprehensive spine surgery in 2021 under Drs. Lenke, Riew and Lehman.

Dr. Ha’s research focuses on prevention and risk factors for proximal junctional kyphosis, a common complication following adult spinal deformity surgery, as well as global spinal alignment in adult spinal deformity surgery. He has shared his work through many peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, abstracts and podium presentations at national and international conferences.

Dr. Ha is a member of the North American Spine Society and AO Spine North America.

Gender: Male

Credentials

Titles and Positions

  • Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Attending Physician, Orthopedic Surgery

Education and Training

  • Medical Education Dartmouth Medical School
  • Residency New York Presbyterian Hospital

Areas of Expertise

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Spine

Clinical Focus

Dr. Ha’s clinical focus is on the spine, with particular interests in adult spinal deformity, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, adult degenerative spine pathology, Scheuermann's kyphosis, congenital spine deformity, complex cervical, thoracic and lumbar revision surgeries, lumbar disc herniation, cervical spine herniation, and cervical and thoracic myelopathy and radiculopathy.

Research Focus

Dr. Ha’s research focuses on prevention and risk factors for proximal junctional kyphosis, a common complication following adult spinal deformity surgery, as well as global spinal alignment in adult spinal deformity surgery.

Locations

Primary Location

Additional Locations

Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care - Manhattan West
435 West 31st Street, Suite 30
New York, NY 10001
212-324-4222

Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care -Westchester
555 Taxter Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
914-457-4130

Montefiore Medical Center
Montefiore Medical Center
1250 Waters Place
Tower 1
Bronx, NY 10461
718-920-6889