Dr. Sarwahi, heads the Center for Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery and the Center for Advanced Pediatric Orthopedics at Cohens Children s Medical Center, which brings together a dedicated team of fellowship-trained Scoliosis surgeons, neurologists, anesthesiologists, hospitalists, nursing staff and others in state of the art treatment of scoliosis. Few centers in the world offer this technique, technology and team approach.Dr Sarwahi was the Edwin Warner Ryerson Fellow in Pediatric Orthopaedics at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. and completed another fellowship in spine deformity at the Hospital for Special Surgery of Cornell University, New York. This extensive training uniquely qualifies him to treat children and adolescents with the expertise of a spine surgeon and the approach of a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. He is an active member of the Scoliosis Research Society, North American Spine Society and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.Dr Sarwahi has pioneered the minimally invasive scoliosis surgery for idiopathic scoliosis and published the first journal article in the world in the August 2011 issue of Scoliosis and a two-year follow up in the May 2014 issue of the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. Dr Sarwahi is leading the field again by providing this approach to children with neurological disorders. He is actively involved in basic and clinical science research, and has won numerous national and international awards and nominations. Russell Hibbs science Award (2015, 2013 nomination Scoliosis Research Society),Thomas Whitecloud Award ( 2014, 2014 nomination, 2011 won, Scoliosis Research Society), Young Investigator Research Award- clinical and basic science (2013, 2013 Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America), Value Award (North American Spine Society 2013 nomination), Richard D Selznik, MD Award (2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006 Albert Einstein College of Medicine), Louis Goldstein Award (2010 nomination, Scoliosis Research Society), Teacher Of the Year Award 2009, Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, Bronx, New York, Joseph L Posch, MD Award 2004, Best Paper-American Association of Hand Surgeons, 2004 are some of the many. He has co-edited the textbook Spondylolisthesis: Diagnosis, Non-Surgical Management, and Surgical Techniques.Dr Sarwahi is ranked by Becker s Spine review amongst the 12 spine surgeons performing minimally invasive scoliosis surgery in the country. He has been invited by multiple organizations and has presented his technique at a half day course organized by the Scoliosis Research Society at its 47th Annual meeting. His surgical innovations and surgical results have been profiled by NY Daily News, NY1, the Journal News, Sanjay Gupta at www.everydayhealth.com/sanjay-gupta/star-tennis-play etc. He is actively involved in the training of fellows, residents and medical students and annually donates his time to the education of spine surgeons in India. Dr. Sarwahi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Aladine Elsamadicy is a Neurosurgery provider in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Elsamadicy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Samuel Cho is a Gastroenterologist in Flushing, New York. Dr. Cho is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Indigestion, Gastritis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Sheng-fu Larry Lo, MD, MHS, FAANS, is a nationally renowned neurosurgeon who serves as the Chief of Spine Surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He joins us from The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he served as the Director of Spinal Oncology. He is a complex spine specialist, with special emphasis on spine tumors, spinal deformity, craniocervical junction abnormalities and spinal vascular disorders.As a master clinician in his field, Dr. Lo treats some of the country's most challenging surgical cases. He provides his full attention to all his patients, giving them the same compassion and respect that he d give a family member. Patients also value Dr. Lo's conservative approach when assessing the need for surgery, exploring all nonoperative measures first before considering surgical intervention.Collaboration in care is also important to Dr. Lo. He tailors each treatment plan based on his patients individual needs, and when necessary, teams up with Northwell experts from numerous fields, including physiatry, pain management, oncology and orthopedics.Dr. Lo is an Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine and is passionate about training the next generation of neurosurgeons. He regularly teaches advanced surgical techniques across the country, and has been recognized with various teaching awards, including the Excellence in Teaching Award at Johns Hopkins Hospital. A widely recognized researcher, Dr. Lo has been published in more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, and has won many awards for his research, including the Rosenblum-Mahaley Award and the Improvement in Patient Safety Award. His recently published studies include novel sacrectomy techniques with nerve root preservation and sacroplasty reconstruction techniques with motion preservation. Dr. Lo has received many recognitions for clinical excellence. In 2015, he won the Irving J. Sherman Award for Resident Achievement. He has also been named a Castle Connolly Rising Star in 2021 immediately upon arriving in New York, among many other honors. Prior to arriving at Northwell, Dr. Lo received his medical training at Yale University School of Medicine, graduating with a combined medical and master of health sciences degree. He completed a residency in neurosurgery, and a fellowship in complex spine surgery and spinal oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Lo is part of many notable organizations and serves on numerous committees, including the Section on Spinal Oncology for the North American Spine Society and Program Committee for the Lumbar Spine Research Society. He is a member of the Spine Tumor Academy, a global coalition of leading experts in spinal oncology. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Spinal Tumor, Epidural Abscess, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. Amaral is an Associate Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Cohen s Childrens Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He focuses on scoliosis and pediatric spine surgery, hip reconstruction, fractures, sports medicine, and pediatric foot and ankle disorders.Dr. Amaral received his undergraduate degree at the University of Rhode Island and his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in the Bronx, NY. He completed his internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University/ Montefiore Medical Center and fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery/New York Hospital/ Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York, NY.He is a fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Medical Association. He is involved in clinical research in pediatric orthopaedics and has published and presented at conferences such as Scoliosis Research Society and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. He is also actively involved in mentoring and teaching medical students and residents. Dr. Amaral is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Sohrab Virk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center and at the Hofstra University North Shore-LIJ Medical School. He brings a passion for individualized patient care of the spine. This may mean either operative or non-operative care to ensure his patients get back to an active life. Dr. Virk is committed to using the latest minimally invasive spine surgical techniques to optimize recovery time and minimize post-operative pain.Dr. Virk earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and went on to medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine. He then completed an Orthopedic Surgery residency at The Ohio State University. Dr. Virk received specialized training in spine surgery at The Hospital for Special Surgery prior to starting at North Shore University/Long Island Jewish Medical Center.Dr. Virk has a special clinical interest in applying minimally invasive surgical techniques and motion sparing technology to improve his patient s outcomes. He brings passion to both patient care as well as advancing the field of spine surgery. He has presented on outcomes/surgical techniques related to spine surgery at both National and International orthopedic and neurosurgical conferences.Dr. Virk is currently seeing patients in Long Island and is honored by the opportunity to help his patients cope with symptoms from their neck and back. Please do not hesitate to contact his office with any questions or inquiries. Dr. Virk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

An internationally renowned spine surgeon, Frank Schwab, MD, FAAOS, specializes in complex spinal pathology, pediatric and adult spinal deformity and revision reconstruction procedures. Dr Schwab s areas of clinical focus include innovating patient-specific operative treatment, optimizing sagittal realignment guidelines, emphasizing the use of pre-operative planning technologies and techniques for complex spine surgery. He is widely recognized as a leader in the field and has pioneered many aspects of spinal deformity care, especially for patients with extensive surgical histories. Dr Schwab also developed the first definitive classification of adult spinal deformity that has become a clinical standard for spinal surgeons all over the world. Dr. Schwab is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Daniel Sciubba is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Sciubba is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Scoliosis, Bone Tumor, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Michael Vitale is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Vitale is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Lawrence Lenke is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Lenke is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Baron Lonner is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Lonner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Andrew Sama is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Sama is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Sheeraz Qureshi is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Qureshi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Han Kim is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kim is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Themistocles Protopsaltis is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Protopsaltis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

David A. Essig, MD is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He has clinical interests in spinal deformity surgery, spinal infections, spine trauma, metastatic spinal disease, and degenerative conditions of the adult spine.He received a BA in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics and Economics from Yale University. He earned his medical degree at the University of Toledo School of Medicine in Ohio and subsequently returned to Yale University to train in Orthopaedic Surgery. He received fellowship training in Spine and Scoliosis Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He has also completed the AOA/USC APEX Leadership Program through the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business.Dr. Essig is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, AO Spine, and the Scoliosis Research Society. Dr. Essig was also elected by his peers to the American Orthopaedic Association, a prestigious national society for leadership. He currently serves on the AOA Own the Bone (OTB) Education Subcommittee, and is an active member of the Spinopelvic Study Group. He has been an invited reviewer for multiple journals, and is currently on the editorial board of the Asian Journal of Spine. He has multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, along with multiple presentations at prestigious spine society meetings. He also serves as a spine consultant for the New York Islanders. He has been recognized as a Castle Connelly Top Doctor as well as a Super Doctor in the NY Times. Dr. Essig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Austen D. Katz, MD, is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Spine Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He specializes in operative and nonoperative management of all spinal disorders. Dr. Katz provides comprehensive treatment for degenerative disc disease, back pain, spinal arthritis, and deformity. He operates across the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine and is highly experienced with motion-preservation surgery, including laminoplasty, disc replacement, and decompression. He is also highly experienced with large-scale fusion surgeries, including anterior column reconstruction and posterior fusion, as well as with minimally invasive surgeries, including microdiscectomy, MIS-TLIF, and lateral and anterior interbody fusions. Dr. Austen Katz also performs computer-assisted spine surgery, including robotics and navigation.Dr. Katz received a world-class complex spinal surgery training at the University of California, San Francisco, gaining particular expertise in the treatment of advanced spinal deformities, complex revisions, spinal tumors, and infectious complications. His work at UCSF's esteemed spine fellowship program provided him with unparalleled exposure to all aspects of spine surgery.Dr. Austen Katz earned a BA in Psychology and Legal Studies, graduating magna cum laude from Brandeis University, and completed his premedical training at Columbia University's prestigious Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program. Dr. Katz earned his MD at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the university's inaugural chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Northwell Health/Zucker School of Medicine at Long Island Jewish Hospital, followed by fellowship training in complex and advanced spinal surgery at UCSF. Throughout his training, he has received numerous awards for patient care, academic excellence, research, and leadership.Dr. Katz is deeply committed to advancing academic medicine. He has authored nearly 50 peer-reviewed publications focusing on patient outcomes and minimizing surgical complications using national spine surgery databases. He remains devoted to mentoring and educating residents at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

Albert Telfeian is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Telfeian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Foot Drop, Laminectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Sanjeev Suratwala, MD is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the comprehensive treatment of spinal disorders. He is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Suratwala is experienced in providing non-surgical treatments for neck pain, lower back pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis and fractures of the spine. He is also an expert in minimally invasive spinal surgery and traditional complex surgeries, including microdiscectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, disc replacement and kyphoplasty. To provide comprehensive care, Dr. Suratwala also performs epidural steroid injections and other injections in the spine and joints. Throughout his career, Dr. Suratwala has explored ways to provide the best care to each and every patient seen by him. After medical school at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and residency training at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital at the Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Suratwala went for additional training in spinal surgery to Minnesota. After fellowship training, Dr. Suratwala was awarded a prestigious travel fellowship through the Cervical Spine Research Society and worked with renowned spinal surgeons in France (Professor Daniel Chopin), Germany (Professor Jurgen Harms), Switzerland (Dr. Dieter Grobe), and St. Louis (Dr. K. Daniel Riew). To broaden his experience, Dr Suratwala has also volunteered at hospitals in India, providing care to underprivileged patients. Dr. Suratwala's research interests include patient outcomes in orthopaedic surgery and investigative work in new technologies. He has presented research at international meetings of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Scoliosis Research Society, the European Spine Society and the Association of Spine Surgeons of India. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Spine. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Suratwala is also interested in innovations in healthcare and the intersection of healthcare and technology and the future of medicine. To pursue these interests Dr Suratwala completed his MBA at the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and was awarded the Palmer Scholar award as a top graduate in his class. Dr. Suratwala had been recognized by his medical peers and awarded the Castle Connelly Top Doctor award for the New York metro region multiple times. Dr. Suratwala brings his talents, international expertise and compassionate approach to patient care to New York, and is privileged to serve our community. Dr. Suratwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Vertebroplasty.

Rohit Verma is an Orthopedics provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Verma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.