Do you have neck or back pain that is interfering with your day-to-day life? Have no worry. New York Spine Institute in Bronx, NY is here to help. We have some of the best spine and neck doctors in greater New York who are all experts in their field. They are also kind, patient, and caring and ready to listen to your concerns. Come on down and we will help you with any of your spine needs.
SPINE SURGERY & CARE IN YONKERS, NY
There can be many causes of back or neck discomfort. Fractures, a herniated or diseased disc, or even infections can cause debilitating pain. Sometimes it can feel like a mystery what is causing it. And when you come to New York Spine Institute, we use science to solve it. All of our spine and neck specialists are trained in the best medical practices and will diagnose you using only the best scientific methods. After that, they will prescribe a reasonable and medically accepted treatment. That way, you can be back on your feet as soon as possible.*
Luckily, only a small number of patients will end up needing surgery. While we are a surgical practice, we try to perform surgery only after other neck or back treatments have failed. Our surgery is mostly designed to benefit patients who suffer from pinched nerves and therefore extreme chronic back pain.
Types of Spinal Surgeries we offer our Yonkers patients:
For our Yonkers patients, all of our neck and back doctors have received the best and highest training in bone, nervous, and neurological disorders of the spine. They are board certified and will always treat you with kindness. They’ll patiently listen to your symptoms, possible factors, and any concerns you may have. They will explain your diagnoses to you and work with you to prescribe the best treatment. When you come here, you can expect to be treated with respect. Because to us, you are so much more than a customer. You are a patient. We care about your recovery. Your health is also ours.
The Founder of NYSI Alexandre B. de Moura, MD, FAAOS
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 YONKERS
New York Spine Institute offers patients in Yonkers treatment for a wide range of scoliosis conditions. Our neck surgeons can treat conditions such as common idiopathic scoliosis as well as the congenital and iatrogenic sort. We also have pediatric as well as adult care. Regardless of your path, you can be sure that your doctor will offer you a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach. Medicine, science, and reason will always be used to make their decisions.
If you need surgery for your scoliosis, you can be sure that New York Spine Institute in Bronx is a safe choice. All of our spine surgeons are experts in their field and are internationally recognized for their work. They have lectured throughout the world and authored multiple scholarly publications regarding spine disorders. They also regularly perform surgeries at nationally-ranked hospitals like The NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. If you want more information on scoliosis, please visit our Spine 101 Section.
ORTHOPEDIC CARE
The team of spine specialists here at the New York Spine Institute has partnered with world-class orthopedic surgeons who have been recognized in the industry for their expertise in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine. The team shares the same commitment of providing the most comprehensive orthopedic care and treatment to all our Yonkers 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
Our spine specialists offer a unique approach for all our planned surgeries and take pride in providing same day medical services to patients at our many locations and our affiliate hospitals. Our specialists offer effective pain management programs for all our patients who suffer from a variety of injuries and musculoskeletal system diseases, that are personally designed to meet their individual needs.
Here at the New York Spine Institute our dedicated team of professionals are proud of our mission statement that gives focus to creating and designing personalized treatment plans for our Yonkers patients that set forth effective results and help them to reclaim their quality of life.
Neck pain and back issues can be debilitating to your life. When it causes you to miss work, school, or obligations with loved ones, it can make you feel hopeless. We know you want to have it solved as soon as possible. And that you want it done so medically and accurately. Only doctors like ours can understand the intricacies of the neck and spine and provide appropriate solutions. After you tell our neck and back surgeons about your symptoms, they will be able to diagnose you. They will use scientific best practices to present you with your customized treatment for your back or neck pain.
We know that everybody is different. Everybody has a different anatomy, lifestyle, medical history, and personal story. People are so different that even two people with similar disorders and symptoms may require two different treatment options. That is why we strongly believe in personalized medicine and tailor-made treatment. When you come to us, we’ll take everything into account. That way, we can give you the best treatment possible. We’ll take all of your life factors into account and make sure that your treatment best suits your life.
Because of our personalized approach, our doctors are all trained in active-listening. They will never make any diagnoses or recommendations without testing you thoroughly and completely. They will ask questions about your lifestyle, history, and symptoms. They’ll listen closely, take notes, and analyze every factor accordingly. They want to make sure you get the best treatment possible for your condition. And while we are a surgical practice, we do not always favor neck or back surgery. Whenever we can, we will always recommend the non-surgical option first.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Advanced pain management for our patients in Yonkers from a fellowship-trained specialist. Chances are, you are part of the majority of American adults who suffer from chronic back pain. And chances are still, that you want to know your treatment options At New York Spine Institute, we want to offer a range of treatment options and make sure that they are of the highest quality. As a result, we only hire the best and most qualified physicians. All of our pain management specialists have the highest levels of training and expertise. Our leading physicians are John Stamatos, MD, Reginald Rousseau, MD, Adam Shestack, MD and Deborah Mottahedeh, DO. All of them have had advanced fellowships for interventional pain management procedures, spine care, and sports medicine. As giants in their field, they make sure to keep up with the latest medical treatments, diagnostics, and technologies of the matter.
Some of the treatment options we offer for our Yonkers patients include:
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.
Each of our specialists has expertise in the latest diagnostics, medical treatments, and advanced technologies in nearly every pain-related condition.*
We offer treatment options, which include:
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 treatment of neuropathic pain syndromes such as CRPS.
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...
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 highly recommend them to anyone with back issues.
—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...
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 choose the right doctor. I Went to see Dr. Passias with 5 herniated discs, pain in neck, shoulder, arm and tangles fingers. Dr. Passias gave me the time to explain and tell him all what I feel about my pain and he was lesson to all off it he makes me feel friendly He is the doctor I can trust He take the pain away from me GOD BLESS Him
—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...
“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 someone goes through so much injury and trauma and then in turn, feels like I do. If you can just meet one doctor, please meet Dr. de Moura.”
—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...
“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 and S1. This was a ten-hour procedure. I exceeded both Dr. Macagno and the hospital staff expectations. Instead of walking a few steps, I easily walked the full length of the hospital halls and climbed stairs almost immediately after surgery. I am so happy to have met Dr. Macagno. I sing his praises every day and I always post on social media about how amazing I am doing every year on the anniversary of my surgery.”
—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...
“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 careful supervision of my recovery were a strong indication of the genuine concern you have for me. During my later years, I’ve had numerous associations with doctors and a variety of experiences. I can honestly say that I could not have received better treatment than I received from you.”
—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...
“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 to your reputation. My friend was right: You’re very good at what you do. Thanks again, and although you’re a very nice man, I hope never to have to see you again.”
—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 ...
“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 be at my side if and when surgery becomes necessary. You are a fine physician giving to those in need.”
—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...
“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 clients was treated there (I am a personal injury attorney). He had a terrific recovery and I credit Dr. de Moura and his staff with that.”
—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...
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 Dr. V and the world for patients with pain would be a much better place. I haven’t had a Dr this great since Dr de Mourra who did my surgery In 2013. Thank you Dr de Mourra for referring me to a pain management dr who really cares for my needs as his patient. It has been a tough road . I can now honestly say the road I travel now as a pain patient is much smoother and manageable. Thank you Dr v and NYU.
It can feel debilitating if you have suffered from any sort of musculoskeletal and orthopedic injury. And ideally, you probably want a solution that is both minimally invasive and non-surgical. Thankfully, our patients in the Yonkers area now have access to our world-class licensed physical therapist – Michael Friar. Physical therapy is designed to help decrease pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
We also offer it because it could help with any injuries or impairments. Exercises are typically based on stretching, modalities, and manual therapy. Patients are taught proper body mechanics and postural awareness. Every patient also even receives a home-based routine that helps them to maintain these skills. These routines also may help your recovery and prevent relapses. And when you’re not at home, you’ll have access to our weight machines.
The first step in our process is to be evaluated by one of our licensed physical therapists. They will assess your current level of function and pain intensity. They will also consider how much your pain affects your day-to-day life. Then, our resident Michael Friar, D.P.T. will suggest treatment options available to the patient. With him, you will try to set realistic goals for your life and work to develop the most optimal regimen.
IMAGING SERVICES FOR YONKERS PATIENTS
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is useful for diagnosing many conditions. It is safe and noninvasive and helps NYSI to uphold its mission of treating patients with comfort. The digital radiology department allows the radiologist to analyze images for bone and soft tissue anatomy. NYSI diagnostic imaging provides individualized care as well as state-of-the-art diagnostics. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine was invented in 1977 and has since revolutionized medical practices everywhere. It is a useful, non-invasive, and safe way to help diagnose conditions. Our MRI machine in Yonkers will give our doctors the tools that they need to analyze your bones and soft tissue anatomy.
Our office in Yonkers has 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. We know that spine and neck treatment can be scary. But we care about you and don’t want you to be nervous! So we have made our office in Brentwood as calming as possible. When you come here, you will have access to relaxing music, earplugs, and even sleeping masks. You’ll feel right at home.
Our office in Yonkers 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 Long 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.
PROVIDING OUR YONKERS PATIENTS THE CARE THEY NEED
We know that there are many options out there in spine and neck treatment. It can be difficult to know who to trust with such an important matter. But when you come to us, you can feel confident in your decision. We are one of the most respected spine practices in the New York City area. All of our care is fully comprehensive and personalized. Everybody on our staff will be here to help you every step of the way. Whether it be the administrative staff or the surgeons, we’re here to listen and help you. Contact your spine or back specialist today and we will help you start on your road to recovery.
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