Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi operates on Tiger Woods’ back

Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, operated on professional golfer Tiger Woods’ back at Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to a Sept. 13 statement.

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Mr. Woods underwent a successful microdecompression surgery in his lumbar spine for nerve impingement, his statement said.

“The surgery went smoothly, and I’m hopeful this will help alleviate the back spasms and pain I was experiencing throughout most of the 2024 season,” Mr. Woods said in the statement.

This is his sixth career back surgery, according to a Sports Illustrated report. He had previous surgeries to address disc issues in his lower back, along with a spinal fusion.

Dr. Qureshi is chief medical officer of HSS Florida, and he was appointed to the role in July. 

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