There can be many causes of back or neck discomfort. Fractures, a herniated or diseased discs, 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:

•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 FusionTotal Disc Replacement
•Total Disc Replacement
•XLIF: Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion

For our Yonkers patients, all of our neck and back doctors have received the best and highest training in 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.

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

Cervical Lumbar Spine Specialist, Medical Director
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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.

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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The team of spine specialists here at the New York Spine Institute have now partnered with world-class orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Jeffrey Guttman, M.D. and Dr. Salvatore Corso, M.D. 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 with 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.  

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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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 recommendation 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.

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.

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

It can feel debilitating if you have suffered from any sort of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic 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 receive 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 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.

Michael Friar, D.P.T.

Physical Therapist
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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 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.

Alexandra Inglima

MRI Technologist
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