Spine & Orthopedic Center

Meet Your Surgeon: Personal

FAQ About Your Surgeon

Dr. Sahai please tell us a little about yourself.

I was born and raised in Webster City, a rural town in central Iowa. I also attended the local high school. I went to the University of Iowa for undergrad, where I completed a Biomedical Engineering degree. Medical school was also at the University of Iowa so I am most definitely a Hawkeye. After an internship in General Surgery in Iowa, I pursued an orthopedic residency at Tufts Medical Center. I subsequently sought advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at Stanford University where I stayed for another year in a teaching capacity.

Why did you move to South Florida?

My wife grew up locally in Coral Springs and wanted to return. My motto on life is "Happy wife, happy life" so here we are. We met when I was on a rotation at the University of Miami as a medical student and she was an undergraduate student at the University of Florida (I know she's a Gator but I married her anyway).

Why did you choose to become a spine surgeon?

I want to improve the quality of life for people who suffer from acute to chronic back problems. I want to provide high quality genuine care which is research based and has predictable options of treatment. I was interested in the anatomy of the brain and spine even as a medical student. After I chose orthopedic surgery, a spine specialty seemed a natural progression. Treating the spine both operatively and non-operatively is difficult but a challenge I look forward to because the difference it makes in a person's life. They become free of pain and enjoy life the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work Dr. Sahai?

I enjoy most sports activities especially skiing/snowboarding. I also picked up surfing a little while in California. I enjoy music as well -- I have played the piano for 14 years but lately it has been more sporadic in nature. I previously had a pilot's license but unfortunately it expired during my training as I did not have the time to maintain it. I travel as much as possible to different places. I have traveled throughout most of Europe, and parts of Asia so far. Most recently, I was in Australia and New Zealand. It's always interesting to learn about different cultures.