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 the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Spinal Tumor, Epidural Abscess, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Ahmad Latefi is a Neurosurgery provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Latefi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chordoma, Subdural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

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 the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Scoliosis, Bone Tumor, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Elizabeth Fontana is a Neurosurgery provider in Flushing, New York. Dr. Fontana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Yike Jin is a Neurosurgery provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Jin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Abscess, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Liver Embolization, and Laminectomy.

Shaun Rodgers is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Rodgers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Plagiocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

Steven Schneider is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Schneider has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

Lauren Block is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Block is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Epidural Abscess, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Pityriasis Lichenoides.

Nancy Epstein is a Neurosurgery provider in Garden City, New York. Dr. Epstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Arachnoiditis, Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

John Houten is a Neurosurgery provider in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Houten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Adam Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are H Influenzae Meningitis, Pneumococcal Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis, Meningitis, and Endoscopy.

"Jamie S. Ullman, MD, FACS, joined Northwell Health in 2013 as director of neurotrauma at the Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital. She brings 25 years of specialized expertise in the surgical management of head and spinal cord injuries, as well as acute neurological conditions such as stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, hydrocephalus and brain tumors.A founding member of the Northwell Health Concussion Program, Dr. Ullman leads a team of experts in traumatic brain injury. She also works closely with the neurocritical care team in the Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit at North Shore University Hospital to deliver comprehensive neurological services to the community.Fully committed to being accessible for her patients, Dr. Ullman is always there to answer questions and address any concerns with kindness and compassion. She takes the time to go over every aspect of care, whether it's reviewing diagnostic films or explaining the thorough details of a procedure.Research is also important to Dr. Ullman. She is actively involved in various neurosurgical clinical trials and studies including intracranial pressure monitoring and minimally invasive removal of blood clots in strokes. Her work has been highlighted in more than 60 medical publications.A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Ullman has received numerous awards from national organizations, including the Distinguished Service Award from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. She was also nominated for Northwell's President's Award, recognized for her leadership in elevating the neurotrauma program at North Shore University Hospital, the first trauma center in downstate New York to receive level I verification from the American College of Surgeons.Dr. Ullman received her medical training from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. She completed a residency in neurosurgery and fellowship in neurosurgery critical care at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and an additional fellowship in neurotrauma at the Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.After completing her training, Dr. Ullman continued to pursue her passion for education. She has held faculty and leadership roles throughout her career, and currently serves as professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. As a core faculty member of Northwell's neurosurgery residency program, she is committed to training the future leaders of brain surgery.Dr. Ullman currently serves on the New York state trauma and advisory committees, and was the first woman to serve as an officer and vice president of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. She also previously served as chair of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care. Dr. Ullman has been recognized as one of Castle Connolly's ""Top Doctors"".". Dr. Ullman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Gastrostomy.

"Ashesh D. Mehta, MD, PhD, is director of neurosurgery at Glen Cove Hospital and director of epilepsy surgery at North Shore University Hospital. He is also the director of the Laboratory of Human Brain Mapping at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and has 15 years of experience as a practicing neurosurgeon.Dr. Mehta attended New York University Medical Center for his fellowship in epilepsy surgery and New York Presbyterian Hospital for his residency in neurosurgery. He came to Northwell Health in 2006 with a focus on epilepsy surgery, functional brain mapping, brain and spine tumors and trauma, and degenerative spine disease. He also specializes in radiosurgery, as well as functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation.Along with his peers at the Feinstein Institutes, Dr. Mehta is at the forefront of new innovations in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques. He has authored numerous articles for medical journals and book chapters in neurosurgery, neurophysiology and epilepsy, and has been featured on national television as an expert in a variety of neuroscience topics. He has also presented his research and clinical findings at international meetings, and has received National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to perform brain research at Northwell Health toward the development of innovative therapies for the treatment of neurological disease. He has repeatedly been recognized as one of Castle Connolly's ""Top Doctors"". Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Daniel Refoua is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Refoua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sepsis, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Florentin Abrudescu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Abrudescu has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

"Michael Schulder, MD, is the vice chair of neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is also the director of the Brain Tumor Center at the Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery-which treats more than 600 patients annually-and co-director of the Center for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, where his team offers the latest treatment technologies. His research focuses on improving methods of image guidance for brain tumor surgery, and on new techniques for radiosurgery.""I've always been fascinated by the workings of the brain and how it gives rise to our thoughts. Dr. Schulder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

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 Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Osteotomy, and Gastrostomy.

Reza Yassari is a Neurosurgery provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Yassari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Bone Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Yaroslav Gelfand is a Neurosurgery provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Abscess, Bone Tumor, Spinal Cord Abscess, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Andrew Kobets is a Neurosurgery provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Kobets is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Epidural Abscess, Epidural Hematoma, Endovascular Embolization, and Laminectomy.