Spine and Orthopedic Surgeons in Farmingdale, NY

Quality Care You are supplied specialized care that fits your needs as directed by our back and neck specialists. This may include physical therapy and pain management, or last case, surgery.

Industry Leaders As industry leaders in spinal pain diagnosis and treatment, our own team at NYSI is led by the leadership of medical director, Alexandre B. de Moura, M.D., FAAOS.

Multiple Languages NYSI aims to provide services to patients from all over the world. Our expert staff speak a variety of languages including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, and Russian.

SPINE SURGERY & CARE IN FARMINGDALE, NY

Spine disorders vary, they may include fractures, herniated or diseased discs, infection, and injury. The majority of people just refer to their pain as back pain or neck pain because they’re not certain what’s behind it. At New York Spine Institute, we take the mystery out of your back pain by presenting you with a medical explanation for your pain. We use advanced diagnostics to uncover the source of your disorder. Then we give you advanced, powerful treatments to allow you the relief you crave so you can get back to experiencing your life—pain-free.*

Our back doctors will always attempt to choose the best back or neck pain treatment plan to fit your needs. For obvious reasons, back surgery is not our first choice as a remedy for back or neck pain. We wait to determine if you’re still in pain after obtaining other treatment methods. Our back surgeons tend to give operations to supply relief from spinal cord compression, pinched nerves, or mechanical instability of the spinal cord.

Types of Spinal Surgeries we offer our Farmingdale patients:

• Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
• ALIF: Anterior Cervical Corpectomy
• Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
• Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement
• Laminectomy
• Lumbar Disc Microsurgery
• Lumbar Inter-Body Fusion
• Mobi-C Cervical Disc Replacement 
• Spinal Fusion
• Total Disc Replacement
• XLIF: Lateral lumbar Interbody Fusion

The board-certified orthopedic surgeons at New York Spine Institute in Farmingdale, NY, provide high quality care for each patient. Our back doctors specialize in spine surgery, have years of advanced training in the bone and neurological spinal disorders. We have served thousands of individuals in the greater New York City area who have suffered from back pain. Our neck and back specialists work hard to fully understand where your pain is in order to provide proper treatment for your condition.*

 

Alexandre B. de Moura, M.D., FAAOS

Cervical Lumbar Spine Specialist, Medical Director
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Premier Scoliosis Treatment Center of Farmingdale

New York Spine Institute gives world-class treatment for all sorts of neck and back ailments. As one of the top-rated scoliosis treatment centers in the nation, we execute comprehensive care for scoliosis ailments affecting the pediatric and adult residents in greater Farmingdale, NY. Our multi approach and extensive strategy for these intricate spinal deformities give us the opportunity to diagnose and provide back pain treatment quickly at a single location.*

Our spine doctor will choose a treatment plan depending on the degree of your spine’s curvature. If you need an operation by our spine surgeon, our highly skilled surgeons in our office will give you all of the details concerning your surgery and answer all of your questions.

You can rely on our back surgeons that hold several decades of specialized knowledge at our nationally ranked center, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases.* Not only that but our spine surgeons have given scoliosis talks all around the world and authored multiple scoliosis treatment publications. 

Peter Passias, M.D.

Cervical, Lumbar Spine Specialist
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Angel Macagno, M.D.

Cervical, Lumbar, Adult & Pediatric Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Specialist
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ORTHOPEDIC CARE 

At the New York Spine Institute our team of dedicated spine specialists have partnered with and welcome world-class orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Jeffrey Guttman, M.D. and Dr. Salvatore Corso, M.D., both of whom are known in the industry for their expertise in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.  Working together our team strives to provide the most comprehensive orthopedic care and treatment to all our Farmingdale patients.

Some of the Orthopedic surgeries we can perform:

• ACL Reconstruction
• Ankle Repair
• Carpal Tunnel
• Debridement
• Hip Surgery
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Microsurgery
• Revision
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Shoulder Arthroscopy and Decompression
• Shoulder Surgery
• Soft Tissue Repair
• Trigger Release

We offer a unique approach to all our planned surgeries and take pride in providing same day medical services to patients at our many locations and our affiliate hospitals. Our spine specialists offer those patients who suffer with a variety of injuries as well as musculoskeletal system diseases, effective pain management programs that are customized to meet their individual needs and provide optimal care.

Here at the New York Spine Institute our team of specialists have been recognized time and time again for our commitment and dedication to all our patients.  Our mission statement gives focus to the creation and design of personalized treatment plans for our Farmingdale patients that not only offer effective treatment options but also help them to be able to reclaim their quality of life.

Jeffrey Guttman, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon
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Salvatore Corso, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon & Co-director of the Orthopedic Surgery at Mercy Medical Center
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DIAGNOSIS OF YOUR BACK PAIN

Is your back pain impacting simple daily activities? Then contact New York Spine Institute in Farmingdale, NY, to see our back doctors for back pain treatment. It’s imperative to be seen by a back specialist who understands the complexities of the spine when it comes to back or neck pain treatment. Our professionals will give you a thorough exam prior to providing you with a recommended course of treatment, along with any available options.

When you first visit us for your back or neck pain our back doctors will thoroughly examine you to find the root of your pain. We take the time to listen to our patients and analyze all aspects before diagnosing you with a disorder or recommending back or neck pain treatment. We find that patients can benefit from other courses of treatment which do not require any surgical intervention. We only suggest our patients undergo surgery if all other forms of treatment come up unsuccessful.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Comprehensive pain management in Farmingdale, NY, by a fellowship-trained back specialist.

Millions of Americans will suffer from a variety of body pain throughout your lifetime. When it comes to a back or neck injury, it’s essential to understand the different treatments available at our state of the art facility.

Our back pain specialists have specialized education and distinct perspectives in assessing, diagnosing and managing various types of pain. We are dedicated to helping you manage your symptoms.*

Our neck and back specialists receive training in the newest technologies, medical treatment methods, and medical diagnostics for the majority of back and neck pain-related issues.

Spinal Conditions we can help treat include:

• Arthritis
• Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
• Chordoma
• Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
• Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
• Herniated Disc
• Low Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Radiculopathies 
• Sciatica
• Scoliosis
• Idiopathic Scoliosis
• Neuromusclar Scoliosis
• Degenerative Scoliosis
• Congenital Scoliosis
• Shoulder & Arm Pain
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spondylolysis
• Sport Injuries 
• Tumors of the Spine
• Intramedullary Tumors
• Extradural Tumors
• Intradural – Extramedullary Tumors

PHYSICAL THERAPY

New York Spine Institute’s licensed physical therapist, Michael Friar, D.P.T., is committed to providing you with the best in physical therapy treatment in Farmingdale, NY.. You’ll be assisted with and instructed on proper stretching, exercise, and manual therapy. We understand to improve our patients’ condition; we must improve your mobility and pain threshold. Not only does this help them heal but it also aids in preventing reinjury.

Farmingdale patients who are in need of physical therapy will be evaluated by a licensed physical therapist to determine their level of mobility and function, pain severity, and any restrictions. New York Spine Institute provides patients with a variety of weight machines and cardio mechanisms for strength and endurance training. After an initial evaluation, Michael Friar, D.P.T., will discuss treatment plans and help set reachable goals in order for the patient to obtain only the best care.

Michael Friar, D.P.T.

Physical Therapist
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IMAGING SERVICES FOR PLAINVIEW PATIENTS

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is useful, non-invasive, and safe way to help diagnose conditions. Our MRI machine gives our doctors the tools that they need to analyze your bones and soft tissue anatomy.

Our office in Farmingdale have state of the art and technologically advanced diagnostic tools. In addition to our 1.5 MRI system, we also have a Digital Radiography (DX) x-ray.

Our high-field short bore 1.5 MRI system supports many clinical situations. We can do MRI scans of the spine, brain, abdomen, pelvis, shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, wrist, ankle, and even the foot!

New York Spine Institute’s brand-new GE 1.5 system will also provide our physicians with their best images yet. With this system, our doctors will be able to see high-quality and detailed pictures of your condition. That way, they can try to more accurately diagnose and eventually treat your back pain.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses magnetism and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body. It is extremely safe, non-invasive, and helpful to physicians. Many times, an MRI scan will pick up the presence of a certain disease when other tools such as x-rays cannot.

To help ease you during your visit we provide you with your choice of music, earplugs and a sleeping mask to calm any nerves and help you relax.New York Spine Institute of Farmingdale is even outfitted with its own digital radiology department. In this part of our practice, the images are digitized and radiologists can analyze bone and soft tissue. As part of this, we also offer Longth Length Imaging (LLI) for proper scoliosis assessment.

*The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment will vary by patient and condition. New York Spine Institute does not guarantee certain results.

Alexandra Inglima

MRI Technologist
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Providing Our Farmingdale Patients The Care They Need

New York Spine Institute proudly serves Farmingdale and the entire New York City area with our exceptional back surgery technology and decades of experience. When you choose us, rest assured, we’ll provide you with a patient-focused back pain treatment plan. Treat your back pain and make your appointment with our qualified back to get your customized treatment option today.