Ajit Krishnaney, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.636.5860
- Desk:
- 216.445.3777
- Fax:
- 216.636.5406
Additional Locations
Neurological Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.636.5860
- Desk:
- 216.445.3777
- Fax:
- 216.636.5406
Cerebrovascular Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.636.5860
- Desk:
- 216.445.3777
- Fax:
- 216.636.5406
Quality and Patient Safety Institute
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.636.5860
- Desk:
- 216.636.5860
- Fax:
- 216.636.5406
Treatment & Services
- Aneurysm Surgery - Traditional Open Surgery
- Brain Aneurysm Surgery
- Cancer Center
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Surgery
- Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
- Cervical Deformity Surgery
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Complex Spinal Instrumentation
- Complex Spinal Reconstruction
- Complex Spinal Surgery
- Craniotomy
- Craniotomy for Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
- Deformity Correction
- Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
- Embolization of Cerebral Aneurysms
- General Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Spinal Navigation
- Kyphoplasty
- Lumbar Fusion
- Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neck Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Surgery
- Spine Decompression
- Spine Reconstruction
- Spine Tumor Removal and Reconstruction
- Spine Tumor Surgery
- Surgery for Spinal Vascular Malformations
- Thoracic Spine Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Arachnoid Cysts
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Carotid Bruit
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Myelopathy
- Cervical Tumors
- Chronic Back Pain
- Complex Cervical Deformities
- Degenerative Spine Disease
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Herniated Disc
- Kyphosis
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Neurofibromatosis
- Radiculopathy
- Sarcoma
- Schwannoma
- Sciatica
- Spinal Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Spinal Cancer
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Vascular Lesions
- Spinal Deformity
- Spinal Disorders
- Spinal Dural Fistula
- Spinal Fractures
- Spinal Metastases
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Vascular Disorders
- Spinal Vascular Malformation
- Spine Pain
- Spine Tumors
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Stroke
- Syringomyelia
- Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysm
- Vascular Malformations
- Venous Malformations
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL)
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View All PlansAbout Ajit Krishnaney, MD
Ajit Krishnaney, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Center for Spine Health, a Staff Physician in Neurological Surgery and a Staff Physician in the Cerebrovascular Center at Cleveland Clinic.
He was appointed in 2005. Dr. Krishnaney's specialty interests include cervical spondylosis, degenerative spine disease, complex spine instrumentation, spine tumors, spinal cord tumors, syringomyelia, spinal vascular malformations, cerebrovascular disease including AVMs and intracranial aneurysms, general neurosurgery.
Dr. Krishnaney attended medical school at the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison, Wisconsin, and he completed his internship, residency and fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2005
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Spine Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2005
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurosurgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2005
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2000
Medical Education - University of Wisconsin Medical School
M.D.
Madison,
WI USA
1999
Undergraduate - Stanford University
Palo Alto,
CA USA
1994
Certifications
- Neurological Surgery
Specialty Interests
AVMs, brain aneurysm, cerebral aneurysms, cerebrovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease including AVMs and intracranial aneurysms, cervical spondylosis, complex spine instrumentation, degenerative spine disease, general neurosurgery, spinal AVM's, spinal cord tumors, spinal cord vascular malformations, spinal vascular malformations, spine tumors, stroke, syringomyelia, treatment of spinal cord vascular lesions, vascular malformations
Research & Publications
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As of 1/2/2024, Dr. Krishnaney has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Krishnaney receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Stryker Corporation
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212 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
26 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024
Dr Krishnaney, was very thorough explaining all the potential risks and pitfalls of the surgery. He took his time while listening to our concerns. I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with him.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024
Dr. Krishnaney is always very concerned about my condition and listens to my concerns while providing excellent advice on my care. I recommend Dr. Krishnaney and the Cleveland Clinic to anyone who tells me they have back problems.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024
In talking with my doctor and his nurse, I didn't feel pressed or rushed at all even though we were late. There was another doctor there that was shadowing our doctor. She was very nice, enthusiastic and approachable too.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024
Bothe Dr. Krishnaney and his resident were kind and thorough with my visit.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2024
Dr. K_____ & his staff were exceptional - including aftercare.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2024
Dr. Krishnaney was very professional and excellent surgeon. I am confident my spinal fusion surgery is 100% successful because of his excellent surgical skills.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024
Dr Krishnaney is one of the kindest down to earth doctors
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024
The Doctor and his Team provided 95% of the answers to questions & worries I had listed before the meeting ended, so I call that a great meeting.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
Dr. Krishnani has a very calming effect on this patience
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2023
I would she Dr. Krishnany everyday and he would take time to tell me what he did in OR and the pain team also was very concern about my pain and comfort.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023
I appreciate everything Dr. Krishnaney has done to help me.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
Dr K told his time and answer all are questions
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023
Dr Krishnaney is by far the best. Respect, care & being thorough on my treatment is A+++
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
Excellent doctor listened and answered all my questions
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023
Dr.Krishnaney and his staff are very responsive.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023
I believe that Dr.Krishnaney is an outstanding physician, and have already recommended him several other people.
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2023
*Dr. Krishnaney & team were thorough & very well coordinated, kind and expert.
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2023
Was totally satisfied with Dr. Krishnaney
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2023
The doctor showed concern to my medical condition and was most clear to my overall general health. He is a most caring person.
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023
Outstanding from the OA to the physician. Very impressed with both.
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023
Appreciated Dr. K's knowledge and how he shared it with me and answered my questions.
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023
Other than 3 months to get in - it was great. I understand - to get a great doctor it is worth the wait.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023
The staff and Dr. Krishnaney were knowledgeable, kind and professional.
Reviewed on May 1, 2023
Doc K is a great doctor and surgeon
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023
Dr K is great.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023
The Dr was very knowledgeable and explained everything so clearly. I was impressed with his approachability and humility.