Spine and Orthopedic Surgeons in New Rochelle, NY

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

OUR OFFICE SERVING NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK

Expert care, of the highest quality, for our patients located in New Rochelle and the greater New York are is provided by our spine specialists through New York Spine Institute. With their decades of experience and including the dedication of our physicians, and staff, we promise to the improvement and recovery of your health.

SPINE SURGERY & CARE IN NEW ROCHELLE, NY

Back pain or neck pain are the resulting experiences that most people refer to. However, a few variation of spine disorders patients may have are: fractures, herniated or diseased discs, infection or injury. In order to get to the root of your disorder, we want to clarify all questions that may arise for you; at New York Spine Institute for all of our New Rochelle patients, our usage of modern diagnostics will help you get back on track as we provide advanced, proven treatments to give long lasting relief.*

Conservative treatment may not always work, and for the small percentage of individuals who suffer from back or neck problems an appropriate solution for them may be spine surgery (with the inclusion of back or cervical (neck) surgery. These type of operations may help to relieve relentless pain of resulting symptoms such as: pinched nerves or loss of function from spinal cord compression and mechanical instability of the spine.

Types of Spinal Surgeries we offer our New Rochelle patients:

Specializing in spine surgery, our board-certified orthopedic surgeon, with his advanced training in bone and neurological disorders of the spine, directs all medical care handled at New York Spine Institute. Being able to return you to your normal state of functioning is our goal for our patients throughout New Rochelle and the greater New York City area. Our treatment is here to help our patients overcome their back pain. Treated by our back specialists and extended staff, we will be nothing but patient, understanding and respectful with you throughout your treatment. Our team wants to be able to explain to you your condition and treatment while supplying all answers to questions you have.*

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 NEW ROCHELLE

World class treatment is available at New York Spine Institute for all patients dealing with any type of scoliosis. This can range from common idiopathic and degenerative causes to less common congenital and iatrogenic ones (as well as everything in between). Both pediatric and adult populations can be prone to possible scoliosis conditions, so it is our duty, standing as one of the premier centers for scoliosis treatment in the nation, to provide patients with comprehensive care for any scoliosis condition. We take a more comprehensive approach that denotes the complex spinal deformities and gives us the opportunity to properly diagnose and treat them.*

Our New Rochelle patients never need to worry, our world-renowned and experienced spine surgeons are here to treat all back pain, whether surgical treatment is required or not. All procedures are routinely performed at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, which is a nationally ranked institution.* Numerous authored publications given through lectures of our back surgeons throughout the world inform our patients of scoliosis and its treatment. More can be read in our Spine 101 section concerning scoliosis.

ORTHOPEDIC CARE

The New York Spine Institute serving New Rochelle is here to provide our patients with an unmatched level of orthopedic care. For this reason we have teamed up with some of the most renowned orthopedic surgeons who are highly trained in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.

Our spine specialists serving New Rochelle are ready to provide you with the most comprehensive level of patient care, which covers all aspects of orthopedic 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 addition of an orthopedic division serving New Rochelle allows our center to utilize a collective team approach, when it comes to all planned surgeries and emergent, same day medical needs at our various locations and affiliate hospitals. It is because of the shared vision of our orthopedic specialists, that our high quality pain management program is able to provide our New Rochelle patients with the best possible care for a full range of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Our orthopedic surgeons serving New Rochelle are ready to listen to your questions, concerns, and goals. Your experience, from consultations to treatments, will be catered to your specific needs. Everyone deserves access to quality orthopedic care. The New York Spine Institute serving New Rochelle is here to help you take control of your life again.

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DIAGNOSIS OF YOUR BACK PAIN

Our team at New York Spine Institute is here to help with any back pain or neck pain that becomes chronic, intense or interferes with your normal daily activities. Serving New Rochelle, our trained spine specialists are knowledgeable in intricacies of the spine and are able to accurately diagnose your unique problem and show you all options possible. We strive to present you with a customized, appropriate treatment pain. A definitive diagnosis will be done after a full analysis of your problem. All possible treatment, from non-operative to surgical, will be offered to all of our patients.

An individual’s needs are always different, so we make sure to customize the treatment options accordingly.

Spinal problems must be handled properly, and two people may not have the same spine disorders, so treatment options will be different for all. Severity of symptoms and other medical factors are always unique to the specific person.

For us to determine the cause of your back or neck pain, at the New York Institution we will perform an evaluation of you. Our back doctors will listen to you in order to diagnosis your condition so that we may recommend any back or neck pain treatment where needed. Remember that not always is surgery the answer, despite us being a surgical practice, we will always choose a non-surgical option first and foremost.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Advanced pain management is available in New Rochelle from a fellowship-trained specialist.

It is our job to help you understand any possible treatment options for you, as any degree of bodily pain can affect anyone at any time in life. It is very common in the majority of American adults.

Our pain management specialists physicians are superior fellowship trained with unique perspectives including evaluation, diagnosing and treating all different types of pain.* We turn to our team of advanced fellowship-trained individuals when it comes to diagnosing and treating all different types of pain. They specify in interventional pain management procedures, spine care, and sports medicine. The team contains the following leading physicians: John Stamatos, MD, Reginald Rousseau, MD, Adam Shestack, MD, and Deborah Mottahedeh, DO.

Offered treatments in New Rochelle are:

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

Our neck and back specialists work along with the latest diagnostics, medical treatments and advanced technologies that are involved in almost every pain-related condition.*

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

Injuries that range from mild to extreme have the only option of minimally invasive and non-surgical rehabilitation for a successful recovery. If you are an individual who has suffered a back injury, or may possibly lead a busy lifestyle that can amount to strain being put on your back, then sound musculoskeletal and orthopedic fitness can be elusive. In the end, however, our world-class care at New York Spine Institute done by our licensed physical therapist, Michael Friar, is available to help all of our New Rochelle patients with any of their back and neck pain.

Encouragement of mobility and movement, decreasing pain, restoring function and preventing disability in patients with injuries or impairments can be possible through Physical Therapy.* Through our usage of modalities, active and passive stretching, engaging in an exercise program and manual therapy this can be helped as we take it upon ourselves to teach body mechanics properly to all our New Rochelle patients. And in order to avoid exacerbations in the future and promote maintenance of our patient’s current condition, we recommend postural awareness and home exercise programs.

New York Spine Institute allows us to supply our New Rochelle patients with an array of weight machines that can be used for endurance training, and in turn, will promote the improvement of strength and cardio apparatuses. After using such an evaluation will be done by a licensed physical therapist, a process done to determine where our patients current level of function, pain intensity and restrictions within their daily living activities stand. Our chosen spine specialist, Michael Friar, D.P.T will tell you of the proper treatment options available for you based upon his findings from the initial evaluation. He will offer realistic goals for you so you can understand where to go from there and how to incorporate this new regimen into your everyday.

IMAGING SERVICES FOR NEW ROCHELLE PATIENTS

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) helps NYSI when diagnosing many conditions, as it is a safe and noninvasive method for treating patients. As a very comfortable process, it is able to analyze images for bone and soft tissue anatomy that the radiologist is given from a digital radiology department. This state-of-the-art diagnostics are partnered with individualized care to be the services provided by NYSI’s diagnostic imaging.

Offered by New York Spine Institute, a high field short bore 1.5T MRI system and Digital Radiography (DX) x-ray in MT Vernon, is used for our state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging tool. This system supports a wide range of clinical applications and can provide MRI’s of: the Spine, Brain, Abdomen, Pelvis, Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Ankle and Foot.*

New York Spine Institute has a brand new GE 1.5T system that has the capabilities to help evaluate a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders. Through the process of providing our physicians with high quality detailed pictures of anatomy and pathology. Detailed images are able to be produced through this safe, painless, non-invasive exam in the case of diagnosing a broad range of conditions. MRI’s utilize magnetism and radio waves when evaluating various parts of the body to determine the presence of certain diseases. Some of the few imaging methods that we may use in order to get these results visible are: X-ray, ultrasound or CT (Computed Tomography).*

Our main goal, in the end, is to provide a relaxing and calming environment for our patients. All of this is individualized to the point of choice of music, earplugs and a sleeping mask; anything that can make you feel comfortable, as if our office was your own home. The analysis of bone and some soft tissue anatomy is able to be done through our digital radiography department; and after this process our radiologists are able to digitize the images that they capture. Another exam that we may provide in order to do a proper scoliosis assessment is Long Length Imaging (LLI).

*It is important to note that not always will results be guaranteed by New York Spine Institute; all effectiveness of the diagnosis and treatment will accord to patient and the condition.

PROVIDING OUR NEW ROCHELLE PATIENTS THE CARE THEY NEED

Standing as the best in class surgery practice for back pain and neck pain diagnosis, New York Spine Institute is one of the most trusted and respected spine surgery practices available to all of our New Rochelle patients in the greater New York City area. We want to give highly personalized and comprehensive care, so feel free to contact our neck and back pain specialists today to discuss your unique condition. We want to help you on your road to recovery from back pain or neck pain today!

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