Arien Smith, MD

Dr. Arien Smith is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in adult and pediatric brain and spine disorders, including complex spine conditions, deformity, and scoliosis, with care available in Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx.

Specialties:

Adult and pediatric brain disorders, spinal disorders, complex spine surgery, orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery, spinal deformity, scoliosis surgery

Languages:

English and Spanish

Comprehensive care and expertise

Dr. Arien Smith, MD, FACS, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with advanced fellowship training in complex spine surgery. He cares for both adults and children with a wide range of brain and spinal conditions, combining neurosurgical expertise with specialized experience in spine surgery, spinal deformity, and scoliosis care. After earning his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Smith completed his surgical internship and neurosurgery residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, followed by a spine fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. He has also served in leadership and hospital-based roles throughout the New York area and is recognized for bringing highly specialized brain and spine care to patients across Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: B.A. in Biology and Spanish, University of Rochester
Doctor of Medicine: Yale University School of Medicine

Training

Residency: Neurosurgery Residency, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York
Fellowship: Spine Fellowship, Beth Israel Medical Center / Spine Institute of New York

Career Highlights & Leadership

Founder, Brain and Spine Institute of NY and NJ
Director of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, NYC Surgical Associates
Attending Neurosurgeon, Kings County Medical Center
Approved MAF Physician for the NFL Concussion Program
Recipient of the Novo-Nordisk Resident Research Award on Critical Care by the AANS/CNS Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care.