Subsequent to obtaining his Bachelor of Science at the University of Ottawa, Dr. Siddiqi completed his MD and neurosurgical residency at Western University. During his residency, Dr. Siddiqi obtained a Master of Business Administration at the Richard Ivey School of Business with a Health Sector specialization. Following residency, Dr. Siddiqi completed a complex spine surgery fellowship with a focus on adult degenerative and oncology with the Division of Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Siddiqi joined the Department in 2011 and specializes in spine surgery. His clinical practice is predominantly focused on spinal oncology, adult spinal degenerative conditions, and spinal and cranial trauma.