Abid A Qureshi, MD

When the epidurals ceased to do their job, surgery was my only option. Dr. Qureschi was recommended. He has always explained the procedure to me clearly and thoroughly. I did the pre-​op work he required, so he and I both would be well-​prepared for the surgery. Dr Qureschi performed surgery on my back for spinal stenosis in April 2016. The relief from agony was instant! I have seen him for regular checkups since then, and he is always attentive and encouraging. Today, almost 6 months since surgery, he showed me with delight the x-​rays showing the successful fusion process. I gave him a hug, which he allowed me to do. He also flashes his beautiful smile when he knows he has succeeded. I recommend Dr. Qureschi without any reservation!

I have had back problems that got progressively worse over a period of time. Dr. Qureshi took me on and together we decided that surgery would be the best for my situation. It is now six months after my back surgery and I can honestly say it was the best decision I could have made. Dr. Qureshi is a top notch surgeon as many have stated in his reviews. He also is a caring doctor that takes great pride in his work. I really appreciated his confidence in my ability to get better. His assistant Melinda is top notch too. If you are reading this Dr. Qureshi, thank you so much for giving me my happy quality of life back again.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Qureshi’s since 2009. In May of 2010, he performed surgery on my back after he exhausted all other options. He is an excellent Doctor and a brilliant surgeon. He is personable, articulate and his bedside manner is terrific. I’ve had some additional back related issues and have seen him for additional epidurals and I can’t speak highly enough about this Doctor.

First… I have been very happy with Muir Orthopaedics overall. As much as I wish it weren’t required, I’ve had to see three specialists, including Dr. Qureshi, and I’ve gone to physical therapy there many times. I have had a few cortisone injections, too. So I’m familiar with all three floors of that building. A new problem with my neck started which prompted me to be referred to Dr. Quereshi. The initial appointment was fine, although I spent the majority of the time with a Physicians Assistant and about two minutes with Qureshi. After looking at the x-​ray and explaining what was going on with my neck, he ordered an MRI. When I went back for the follow-​up I was with him no more than ten minutes which was okay. But during that time he barely looked at me, interrupted me mid-​sentence to dictate what we talked about into his recorder and, weirdest of all, he yawned CONSTANTLY. It happened first as he sat down. Then as I was speaking he yawned again. I seriously wanted to ask him if I was keeping him up. Then he yawned as HE was speaking. And the yawning continued throughout the appointment! It was annoying at first, then amusing. I started smiling every time it happened but he was unaware of that since he never looked at me anyway. Personality is not a requirement for me to be happy with my doctor, but I do need to at least get the impression that he cares. Dr Qureshi gave off the impression that I was just another boring patient taking up his valuable time. I will continue to go to Muir Orthopaedics, but for this neck issue I’ll look elsewhere unless there’s another specialist I can see there.

Dr. Quereshi performed lower back surgery to fuse my C4-​C5 vertebrae and address extreme narrowing of the spinal canal that was causing increasing pain and movement restriction. Surgery was completely successful. Dr. Quereshi took additional time during the surgery to carefully and meticulously remove bone spurs that were impinging on the spinal lining /​dura. During post-​surgery follow-​up visits he spent the time required to carefully review the progress of healing and explain clearly what was occurring and what activities were recommended /​allowed. He also prescribed alternative medication to address short-​term post-​surgery nerve pain that was very effective when the standard (e.g. Norco) was not. His meticulous attention to detail and excellent surgical skills make him an outstanding doctor in this specialized area. His bedside manner is professional and somewhat distant at the start but he warms up as you get to know him.

Dr. Qureshi is a wonderful and caring doctor. He is a meticulous surgeon and a very caring doctor. After meeting with him, I immediately felt very comfortable with him. And although I had an L3-​L5 fusion, the recovery was really quite easy. I felt so grateful to him for giving me my life back. Thanks to Dr. Qureshi, I have been able to enjoy the activities that I love most in life. He is amazing.

Dr. Qureshi is a fantastic Dr. His knowledge and bedside manner were superb. He is compassionate and kind as well as an expert in his field. I highly recommend him if you need a surgeon in the John Muir Network.

Dr Qureshi was absolutely fabulous in his calming bedside manner, knowledge of the field, medical evaluation and advice.

Dr Quereshi is a compassionate and skillful doctor. I can attest to his great bedside manners as he insisted that I cease smoking my 2 cigs in the evening before he would agree to perform surgery and although I negotiated hard, his gracious ways of communicating and clear concern for my health won me over.
My medical condition is complex, suffice it to say that the good doctor needed to employ logic, critical thinking & practical decision making to arrive at a plan for my surgery due to my spine being compromised in several areas. He also found a potential problem while looking at MRI scans that no other doctor had caught. He put the kabash on my spinal surgery until I was cleared for this issue. Now, how many doctors can you say TODAY will put their potential earnings on hold for the benefit of the patient? I realize it’s a sad commentary on our medical system but hey, that’s been my experience on many an occasion.
I have a new neck, I’m not pain free, however, I was never promised a neck free of pain but rather; a firmly attached head instead of the bauble head I sported at the time. I need to do more of my own pacing, PT so not a reflection on surgeons work, I’m just a tough patient.
If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing ortho surgery, you can at least be sure to have an ethical, honest and skilled doctor in your corner. You will find these qualities with Dr Quereshi AND his staff!

I have been very happy with Dr. Qureshi. I have scoliosis and my L4 and L5 discs are almost completely degenerated. I live in constant pain.
He is a magician when it comes to the epidural. It’s like instant pain relief. It depends on how stupid I am (AKA: If I start running again), but it usually last 4 months.
He’s always very patient and explains what’s going on and why he thinks we should approach it how we should.
Plus, his assistant Becky and his NP, Angela (I really hope I didn’t get her name wrong, but I think I did), are wonderful too.

Dr, Qureshi is a fantastic surgeon he is focused and thorough. I was experiencing severe pain from Spinal Stenosis. At the first visit he put me at ease and recommended a surgical procedure with the caveat that the relief would be immediate and 100%. He delivered on his promise.

When I first went to Dr. Qureshi, I was very impressed with how professional the office was… very efficient and hardly any wait time. This always seemed to be the case, so I won’t complain about that, at least. BUT… now here’s the rub… I had July 2011, EXTENSIVE fusions at S-​1 thru L-​3 (lower lumbar region) that involved around 10 hrs of surgery; 10 days in hospital; followed by 23 «daze» in a rehab center. Things appeared to be progressing smoothly although SLOWLY. Let it be known, that I am a 67 yr old woman, who heretofore, was very active (hyper active!!) and Dr. Q as I will call him, seem pleased/​proud of his work, so much so, that he told me he was sharing (w/​o my name… privacy issues of course) my x-​rays with other patients who I assume were «flirting» with the idea of having similar surgery. I rather think he may have said something to the effect that «…if she could weather this surgery, so can you…» or something close to that.
Around 4 months or so ago during a routine post-​op visit, I complained that whenever I stood up from having sat for more than 10 minutes, I had a grabbing and severe pain starting in the left buttock area and then referring to the groin. This «new» pain made me feel like I needed to «claw my way» to the top to unfurl and stand erect. Often there would be a red hot snapping sensation coming from that general area. This was alarming and distressing.
My last, and I might add, FINAL visit with this doctor culminated in his DISMISSIVE approach to me. I tried in vain to portray my feelings and concerns only to be told I needed to EXERCISE more and LOSE weight as he noted (erroneously, I might add) that my weight was «perfect» right after surgery but not now. I haven’t gained NOR lost any weight and because I was required to wear a corset-​like belt that cinched me in (like women in the Victorian era!!) of course I looked slimmer, but the scale doesn’t lie.
Frankly, I got disgusted by this dismissive attitude and sought out another opinion. My new surgeon not only pinpointed thru several diagnostic tests (full *spinal X-​ray (see note below); MRI; CT scan: EMG; and 2 bouts of cortisone shots in the L 1 — L2 region) but has, by his own HUMBLE admission, directed me elsewhere as he so aptly put it… that he is «merely» an «appetizer» and I need to go to a larger clinic (not a community hospital) to see someone he has touted to be «top of the food chain» as he doesn’t feel he’s equipped to perform further (and so noted) surgery.
*the full spinal x-​ray new doc requested before making ANY pronouncements shows that I have further problems «north» of the end of the fuison which stopped at L-​3 and now L-​2 and L-​1 are «blown» and I am thought to be a «train wreck»… Let it also be noted, that rarely if ever, did subsequent ROUTINE x-​rays taken upon post op visits at Dr. Q’s facility show this «northern» damage as most of the x-​rays stopped short of the other lumbar area (s).
To say the least… unless you are willing to fight for your rights with this doc I would heartily suggest you go elsewhere. Also noted, and although she is no longer there, his PA was usually the person who came to my bedside while in hospital. I seem to recall Dr. Q only came about 2 times and when his PA came she was like a tornado! She talked too fast and her overall demeanor was matched with this almost comical «buzz saw» approach.
Last and final note, here… my second doctor did say, that Dr Q’s «handiwork» was textbook and adequate, but he clearly didn’t pay attention to my on-​going concerns.

Dr. Qureshi is amazing. He is patient, calm and very warm and caring. I was able to see him within a week after scheduling. While waiting in the exam room, an orderly came in and ushered me to get my Xray, first. Came back into the room and Dr. Qureshi and his P.A. came right in. Told me what they saw was wrong… and then ordered an MRI for additional follow up.
MRI was done within a week and follow up in 2-​weeks. Dr. Qureshi discussed my MRI findings in great detail. Although they cannot treat what my condition is, offered an epidural injection for pain relief and told me that my «quality of life» was very important right now, and they wanted to help me with it.
Muir Ortho and Dr. Qureshi have been fabulous in the three visits I’ve had there (Initial meeting, MRI and Follow up). I really cannot say enough good abou them.

It has now been 3 months since my surgery and I am getting better slowly but surely.