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MaleAbout Ajit Krishnaney
Biography
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.
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2005
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 2005
- Internship: Cleveland Clinic, 2000
- Medical Education: University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1999
- Undergraduate: Stanford University, 1994
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2011
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists collaborate with industry to advance medical breakthroughs. These partnerships help commercialize discoveries for public benefit while maintaining scientific integrity. To ensure transparency and minimize potential bias, Cleveland Clinic reviews these relationships and publicly discloses when physicians/scientists receive significant compensation for consulting, serve in fiduciary roles, receive royalties, or hold equity interests related to their work. We manage potential conflicts through approval processes, annual reporting, and targeted management plans.
As of 2025-09-22, Dr. Krishnaney has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
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:
- VB Spine, LLC
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
170 ratings, 22 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
I Was taken aback when I realized the wait time was many months. I appreciate that I requested Dr. Krishnaney only, and that''s why the wait was longer. I feel it will be worth it, after the information I was given for what I need done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Dr.is so informative and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
The doctor was very thorough, and eager to answer my questions, and make sure I understood everything discussed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Dr. Looking for her to hold, it longer was kind, caring and compassionate into the point
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Best visit with a doctor in my 54 years on earth.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr. Krishnaney is courteous, very soft spoken, pleasing and caring physician. He spends time, explains nicely and answers all the questions while giving best options for the treatment. I am very satisfied with the surgery he performed and gave me the impression of him being a very talented, knowledgeable and experienced surgeon. I recommend him to other patients without hesitation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Krishnaney listened to my concerns of experiencing post-op burning pain symptoms. He prescribed Meloxicam to help alleviate those symptoms which has improved my ability to sleep.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Krishnaney is the most personable and caring surgeon I have ever had, and I have had many surgeries. I recommend him to friends all the time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
I just recommended someone to Dr Krishnaney.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Would highly recommend the Dr. Ajit Krishnaney,MD And team along with the whole CCF FAMILY and have 16 times with his business card. Thank you All.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr Krishnaney was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. Ajit Krishnaney was very accessible
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr Krishnaney is very approachable and easy to speak to. He makes you feel like he really cares about you and your concerns. I have faith in him and his ability to help me more so than anyone else I've ever seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
The NP, Kayla and Dr Krishnaney were great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Krishnaney very patient answering my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Krishnaney's staff & himself are great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
I am very impressed with Dr. Krishnaney - I have had two spinal surgeries with him. He explains things well, addresses all questions - and came highly recommended as a spinal surgeon by one of his CCF peers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Would recommend him and recommend Cleveland clinic to anyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
I always call Dr. Krishnaney's office - he has very good and knowledgeable support staff who are skilled at handling my phone call and advise me accordingly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
I would recommend Dr Krischony to anybody he is the most awesome neurosurgeon and he totally looks out for the patient. I am so wonderful that he is my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
DR. KRISHNANEY & TEAM ARE THE BEST PHYSICIANS & PEOPLE I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING & WORKING WITH; THANK YOU TEAM! THEY ALWAYS TRULY LISTENED TO MY QUESTIONS & ANSWERED HONESTLY WITH FULL RESPECT, INTEGRITY, EDUCATION, CALM, & WERE NEVER RATTLED BY MY INSECURITY. CANNOT THANK THEM ENOUGH FOR GIVING ME HOPE TO GET MY LIFE BACK!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
I really like Dr. Krishnaney, he is kind, explains everything and is very helpful. I saw Dr. Krishnaney 5 yrs. Ago, I was told by the back surgeons in Columbus,Ohio I needed back surgery. Dr. Krishnaney ran tests on me and told me I did not need back surgery. So, here I am not having any back surgery, 5 yrs. Later. I am doing fine except for the osteoarthritis I am afflicted with.