Spine and Orthopedic Surgeons in Great River, NY

Comprehensive care for spine surgery, scoliosis treatment, back pain treatment & physical therapy.

OUR OFFICE SERVING GREAT RIVER, NEW YORK

Throughout the greater New York area, you will never find higher quality care for Great River, NY patients than from New York Spine Institute. Our spine specialists have decades of experience and can give you the expert care you need. For your recovery and improvement of overall health, our physicians and staff can help you.

SPINE SURGERY & CARE IN GREAT RIVER, NY

Back pain and neck pain can be caused by a wide variety of different spine disorders. Fractures, herniated discs, infection and others are examples of the. Great River, NY’s medical spine doctors at New York Spine Institute are here to treat your back when needed. We are able to get to the root of your back and neck pain through the advanced technology at our disposal. We can help arm you with this information to get you back on your feet faster with the correct line of treatment.*

Our back doctors strive to relieve your back pain by delivering the least invasive back pain treatment possible.* Spine surgery is not usually the first treatment given, and is generally reserved for people who previously received a different treatment on their back or neck. Typically, spine surgery is considered if the patient needs pain relief from mechanical instability, spinal cord compression or pinched nerves.

Types of Spinal Surgeries we offer our Great River patients:

Great River, NY’s board-certified orthopedic surgeons provide the careful medical care our patients need at New York Spine Institute. Along with having years of advanced training in the bone and neurological spinal disorders, we operate on spines with the finest back doctors in New York. We have helped thousands of patients across the area find relief from their back pain. In order to provide proper treatment for you, our neck and back specialists try to understand the ins and outs of your condition as you know it.

The Founder of NYSI Alexandre B. de Moura, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Alexandre de Moura

Trusted by Patients and Peers

Patients know him for his empathy and confidence. Physicians refer to him for his judgment and results. Dr. de Moura has built his reputation on trust, precision, and outcomes that truly change lives.

Early Inspiration

Dr. de Moura's path began with his father—a pioneering orthopedic surgeon whose legacy deeply shaped his passion for spinal care. From a young age, he witnessed how expert hands and compassionate care could transform lives, setting the foundation for a lifelong mission.

World-Class Training

Dr. de Moura received elite surgical training at some of the nation's top institutions, gaining the technical skill and clinical insight needed to treat the most complex spinal conditions. His background combines academic excellence with hands-on expertise.

Founding NYSI

In 2000, Dr. de Moura founded New York Spine Institute to bring comprehensive, multi-specialty care under one roof. His vision was clear: make world-class spine care accessible, coordinated, and deeply patient-focused.

20+ Years of Experience

With over two decades of specialized practice, Dr. de Moura has performed thousands of procedures and guided countless patients through recovery. His deep experience allows him to deliver not just treatment—but true transformation.

Specialist in Complex Spine Conditions

From scoliosis to spinal deformities and degenerative disorders, Dr. de Moura is known for handling the cases others refer out. He's not just a surgeon—he's a problem solver, often sought out when options feel limited.

PREMIER SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT CENTER OF GREAT RIVER

Scoliosis, the side-to-side curvature of the spine, affects millions of people in the United States every year. Typically, a spine has a natural front-to-back curve that allows you to stand up straight.

A small curve may be insignificant, but large curved spines can cause many different health issues including fatigue, muscle pain, back pain, spinal arthritis and breathing issues.

Visit the NYSI in Great River, NY if your scoliosis is causing unbearable stress in your life. Varying types and degrees of scoliosis like degenerative or common idiopathic types can be skillfully treated by our spine and back specialists.* We have one of the best scoliosis treatment centers in the United States because we treat your back by going as comprehensive as possible when analyzing your body. We know the toll it can take on anyone at any age, and offer extensive care for both children and adults.

Depending on the severity of your spine’s curvature, the treatment you receive from one of our spine doctors may be different. If it is very severe, we may try to operate on your back with our back surgeons in Great River, NY or one of our other NYSI offices. The surgeons we have are highly qualified. Through our nationally ranked center, the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, they have gained years of experience and knowledge. Our back surgeons have also authored many scoliosis treatment publications and provided lectures to people across the globe. Refer to our Spine 101 section if you want to know more.

ORTHOPEDIC CARE

The NY Spine Institute provides Great River patients with the highest quality orthopedic care around. Our experts are experienced in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.

Our spine specialists serving Great River provide our patients the best care around, which spans to all aspects of orthopedic care and spinal medicine.

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

The creation of the NY Spine Institute’s orthopedic division has allowed our center to focus on a shared team approach for all scheduled surgeries and emergent, same-day medical needs for our various locations and affiliate hospitals. Our top-ranked pain management program is here to provide Great River patients with an unparalleled level, covering a full spectrum of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

The orthopedic surgeons at the New York Spine Institute are empathetic and understanding. We are here to listen to all of your goals, concerns, and questions. Our experts work to make your experience as comfortable and easy as possible, from your consultation throughout your treatments. Great River patients will receive nothing short of exceptional care. Our skill and advanced treatments are here to help you meet and exceed your healthcare goals.

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DIAGNOSIS OF YOUR BACK PAIN

Reach out to Great River, NY’s branch of New York Spine Institute if your ongoing back or neck pain prevents you from living your life to the fullest. When it comes to treating your body, it is important to see a back doctor or specialist who knows how complex the spin so it can be operated on delicately. We will provide you with a recommended course of treatment after you complete a thorough exam detailing your problem, along with any available treatment options.

We listen carefully to how you describe your symptoms and will give you any tests that will help you get a diagnosis from us faster. Treatment options can be impacted by several factors found in our assessment. Your choices range from bracing to surgical intervention. We try to create a plan that is unique to you based on the needs that need to be filled. We strive to avoid giving surgery to someone who does not want it and work to use non-surgical back pain treatment as long as necessary.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

You need to understand the different types of treatments that are at your disposal for your pain management. Throughout their lifetimes, millions of Americans suffer from many different types of body pain. At Great River, NY, we have sophisticated pain management by a fellowship-trained back specialist.

Our life’s mission is to give our patients the best treatment for their health. The spine specialists at NYSI have the necessary education to assess, diagnose and manage varying types of back and neck pain.*

We train our neck and back specialist in the newest technologies, medical treatment methods, and medical diagnostics for the majority of back and neck pain-related issues.

We treat conditions including:

Low back pain
Neck pain
Herniated disks
Shoulder and arm pain
Hip and leg pain
Radiculopathies
Arthritis and joint pain
Sports injuries
Osteoporosis
Headaches
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles)
Diabetic neuropathy

If you need a specialist who knows the latest diagnostics, medical treatments and advanced technologies in pain management, we have you covered.

We offer Great River residents treatment options, which include:

Injection therapies
Radiofrequency procedures
Spinal cord stimulation
Intrathecal device implementation
State-of-the-art fluoroscopy and endoscopy for great accuracy and precision
Ketamine infusion therapy for treatment of neuropathic pain syndromes such as CRPS.

Spinal Conditions we can help treat include:

What Our Patients Have To Say Real Patient Testimonials

Dr. Roberts is the BEST and that’s my personal opinion. He is very hands on, compassion and understanding. I highly recommend his services.

—Anna Thomas

I worked with Dr. Macagnau and he was amazing! Extremely friendly and funny to match his knowledge and guidance with my injury. The rest of the staff was no different, I would high...

—Juan Rolon

Dr. Passias is a very knowledgeable modern spine surgeon.
not only is he the brightest in his field, he’s the future for this kind of surgery Made me feel comfortable that I ch...

—Mohamed Haridy

“If I can help one person and say you’ll make it through this, go to them, they will help you. I would help you to let you see what it is like on the other side of the fence when s...

—Annette

“I was having severe chronic back pain daily. This went on for almost fifteen years. As soon as I met Dr. Macagno I said, “that’s the guy.” I eventually had a spinal fusion L4/5 an...

—Gregg

“My reason for writing to you is to express my appreciation for the concern and encouragement you gave me following my surgery. Your visits to me early in the morning and your care...

—L.B.

“Please accept my sincere gratitude for helping me overcome a very serious back problem that I’d had for many years. You were highly recommended to me, and you certainly lived up t...

—J.B.

“I want to thank you from my heart for all you’ve done for me at such a difficult time in my life. You gave me your time and your confident recommendation, and you even offered to ...

—K.F.

“Dr. Macagno is the Best doctor! Professional and compassionate. Honest and knowledgeable. Worth every star and about 10 more!!!”

—M.C.

“Dr. Alexandre de Moura and New York Spine Institute are absolutely wonderful! I have personally seen the level of personal care and dedication when one of my seriously injured cli...

—A.Z.

Dr.v is a great doctor !!! From day one he has accessed and managed my pain while acknowledging me not only as his patient but as a person as well. Every Dr office should have a...

—Chrissy

—Eleanor Morgan

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Back surgery is not a one-stop cure for your back pain. In order to successfully rehabilitate your spine, no matter how minimal the surgery, physical therapy is a must. It can help you to regain movement and mobility, decrease pain, restore function and limit disability if you have injuries or impairments.* For people who have lifestyles that may strain their neck or back even more, this is especially important to do. Our renowned back specialists in Great River, NY can help take care of the neck or back injury that is stressing you out in life.

Michael Friar, D.P.T. is New York Spine Institute’s licensed physical therapist. Whatever the best course of action you may need through physical therapy, he will help you find it. Manual therapy, exercise and proper stretching will be taught to you and assisted by our staff. Our patients need any essential information that we may have on body mechanics, postural awareness and home exercises to help you get back in shape. You not only start to heal through physical therapy, you also help prevent reinjury.

Cardio and weight machines are there for any patients in Great River, NY undergoing physical therapy. They help build strength and endurance training for the affected body part. Before you start, you meet with a licensed physical therapist to see how well you can function and the amount of pain you can withstand. Afterwards, Dr. Friar will set practical goals for you to aim for through the best treatment possible.

IMAGING SERVICES FOR GREAT RIVER PATIENTS

MRIs, better known as Magnetic Resonance Imaging, can help diagnose many conditions in the spine. It helps NYSI keep its message of treating patients as comfortably as possible, and is safe and noninvasive. The radiologist is able to analyze images through the digital radiology department for soft tissue and bone anatomy. State-of-the-art diagnostics helps our team provide care that’s individualized for you.

Our Great River patients are in luck, as the NYSI offers a high field short bore 1.5T MRI system and Digital Radiography (DX) x-rays.

This advanced MRI system can help support a wide range of clinical applications, providing images of the spine, brain, abdomen, pelvis, shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, wrist, hand, ankle and foot.*

Our brand new GE 1.5T system provides detailed pictures of anatomy and pathology in the highest quality possible to make sure patients know if they have a musculoskeletal disorder.

MRIs are much better than the average diagnostic imaging tool. Not only is it safer and much less invasive than its counterparts, but help evaluate many different parts of the body to figure out if there are diseases that may not be visible through x-ray, ultrasound or CT scans (Computed Tomography).*

We strive to make the patient feel as welcomed and comforted as possible, with your choice of music, earplugs and sleeping mask to help you unwind and make the process less scary.

Because this facility also has a digital radiology department, the images captured by the device are digitized so you can be diagnosed through your bones and some soft tissue anatomy being analyzed. For proper scoliosis assessment, we also provide Long Length Imaging (LLI).

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

PROVIDING OUR GREAT RIVER PATIENTS THE CARE THEY NEED

The Great River New York Spine Institute is one of the best and most personable spine surgery practices in the greater New York City area. If you are experiencing back or neck pain, come see one of our spine specialists to get the diagnosis you need and find a way to get your life back. Contact us today to get started on your health recovery.

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