Jonathan D. Krystal, MD
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About
Jonathan Krystal, MD, joined the Department of Orthopedics at Montefiore in August 2017 as a spine surgeon and attending physician. He specializes in treating diseases of the spine.
Dr. Krystal earned his medical degree from University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed a residency in orthopedics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He followed that with a fellowship in spine surgery at the Rothman Institute at Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia.
Dr. Krystal’s research has focused on spinal diseases, particularly on the use of advanced technologies such as radiosurgery to treat them. He is a member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Medical Association.
Credentials
Education & Training
- Medical Education
- University of Connecticut
- Residency
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Fellowship
- Rothman Institute
Titles & Positions
- Chief, Spine
- Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery
Expertise
Focus
- Clinical Focus
Degenerative diseases of the spine; spinal deformity; spinal trauma; injuries and infections of the spine and spinal cord
- Research Focus
Treatment options for degenerative diseases of the spine; pre- and post-operative pain management in spine surgery; minimizing blood loss and need for transfusion after spine surgery
Specialties
- Spine Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Scoliosis
Accepted Insurance
- 1199SEIU Benefit Funds
- Aetna
- Affinity by Molina Healthcare
- Amidacare
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS Healthplus
- ArchCare
- CDPHP
Locations
- Primary LocationThe Center for Orthopedic Specialties3400 Bainbridge AvenueBronx, NY 10467
- The Center for Orthopaedic Specialties1250 Waters Place11th FloorBronx, NY 10461
- The Center for Orthopaedic Specialties1250 Waters Place10th FloorBronx, NY 10461
- Montefiore Spine Center1250 Waters Place Tower I10th FloorBronx, NY 10461