Dr. Dmitriy Petrov
Overview
Dr. Dmitriy Petrov is a highly skilled and dedicated neurosurgeon specializing in spinal surgery and traumatic brain injury, with a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques and surgical innovation. As Director of Neurosurgery, Spine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Dr. Petrov leads efforts to advance the field of spine surgery, employing cutting-edge, patient-centered approaches that improve outcomes and enhance quality of life for individuals facing complex spinal conditions.
Dr. Petrov's integration into Northwell Health has expanded access to advanced spinal neurosurgical care across the region, bringing specialized expertise in areas previously underserved. His commitment to surgical innovation and patient experience is central to his mission of delivering the highest standard of care.
A graduate of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Petrov built a strong foundation in neurological sciences and surgical disciplines. He completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Following residency, he served as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania, where he contributed to advancing spinal and neurotrauma research and trained the next generation of neurosurgeons.
In addition to his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Petrov holds a Master's in Healthcare Innovation (MHCI) from the University of Pennsylvania, underscoring his dedication to reimagining care delivery and improving patient outcomes. His focus on innovative, minimally invasive spine techniques and robotics reflects a deep commitment to reducing recovery times, enhancing safety, and optimizing patient experience.
Dr. Petrov is also the founding member and former President of the TBI Recovery Project, a non-profit organization devoted to improving the lives of patients with traumatic brain injuries through research, education, and advocacy. His work has influenced evolving treatment paradigms in brain injury recovery and continues to impact the broader neurosurgical community.
An active member of leading professional societies, Dr. Petrov remains at the forefront of surgical innovation, research, and education, ensuring that his patients receive compassionate, precision-driven care informed by the latest advancements in the field.
Dr. Petrov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Osteotomy, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
176-60 Union Turnpike, Suite 350, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
95-25 Queens Boulevard, Suite D, Rego Park, NY 11374
805 Northern Boulevard, Suite 100, Great Neck, NY 11021
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Petrov has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Petrov isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Petrov isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Petrov isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Petrov isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Spinal Cord AbscessDr. Petrov isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Cord Abscess.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Petrov isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Accessory Deep Peroneal NerveDr. Petrov isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve.
- ApoplexyDr. Petrov isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Petrov isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain HerniationDr. Petrov isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Petrov isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Petrov isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.