Ilyas Syed Aleem, MD
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Dr. Ilyas Aleem is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Division, at the University of Michigan. He is a dual fellowship trained spine surgeon, specializing in disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine using both conventional and minimally invasive techniques.
After completing his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Toronto, Dr. Aleem completed medical school at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University. Dr. Aleem subsequently completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Toronto. He then completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery and further earned a graduate degree in Health Research Methodology specializing in Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health under the mentorship of leaders in Evidence Based Medicine at McMaster University. Dr. Aleem then went on to complete a complex spine fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where he was recognized with a number of awards including the AOSpine Fellows’ Forum Best Clinical Research Award, Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS) Best Science Award, and the North American Spine Society (NASS) Fellow Research Award. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Aleem has a strong interest in education and research, with numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed publications. He has been recognized for his scientific presentations at both national and international conferences.
Dr. Aleem was recognized in SpineLine’s Top 20 Under 40 Class of 2025 which honors young leaders in spine care who are making meaningful contributions in the field through professional accomplishments, innovation, scholarship and service.
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Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 2 Reception B
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5328Get Directions
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University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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February 11, 2026 - "Dr. Aleem is great [...]"
January 30, 2026 - "Dr. Aleem is very kind compassionate and professional. He made sure I understood everything regarding my situation."
January 14, 2026 - "Dr Aleem and [...] were very professional and listened to my concerns. I would highly recommend them"
January 12, 2026 - "Dr. Aleem is an awesome and knowledgeable doctor and listens very patiently. He explained the situation very well and provided expert solutions to make the patient at ease. I will recommend him highly to anyone who has [...]"
November 22, 2025 - "Dr. Aleem is the best!!"
November 18, 2025 - "Dr. Aleem always seems to be in a hurry. So I did not ask all of the questions I wanted to. I sent a message following the appointment hoping he could just respond through the portal. [...] I have not heard anything from them in over 5 days now. I just need some answers."
October 9, 2025 - "DR ALEEM IS AN EXCELLENT PHYSICIAN. HE EXHIBITS AN EXEMPLARY BED-SIDE MANNER, IS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE AS WELL AS A QUIET CONFIDENCE THAT IS VERY HELPFUL TO HIS PATIENTS."
October 1, 2025 - "Dr Aleem is exceptional. He was patient with all our questions and explained my issues thoroughly."
July 30, 2025 - "Dr. Aleem had no real recommendations for my pain other than having me go back to my [...] for a consult on medication."
June 20, 2025 - "I respect Dr. Aleem and my previous experience with him was very pleasant. This visit, however, he made me feel as though he had no interest in engaging with me whatsoever. [...] Dr. Aleem came in, said he couldn't help me surgically, spat out a couple of quick pleasantries and bolted out of the room. I presented with significant symptoms and no advice on who COULD help me was offered. [...]"
