Dr. Sushil K. Basra
Overview
Dr. Basra is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon concentrating his practice exclusively on spine care. He treats a full spectrum of degenerative and traumatic conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal fracture, tumors, disk herniation, and stenosis.
His expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery and his extensive experience in deformity and revision surgery for complex spinal disorders make him a leader in the field of spine. He has published numerous articles relating to treatment of the spine. Dr. Basra has special interest in workplace related injuries and is committed to providing comprehensive and individualized assessment for each patient. Dr. Basra recommends the most innovative, up-to-date, and clinically proven treatment plan.
Medical Degree:
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York
Internship/Residency:
Administrative Chief Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
General Surgery/ Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
University of Medicine and Dentistry
Newark, New Jersey
Fellowships:
Orthopaedic Spine Fellow:
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Professional Affiliations:
North American Spine Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Medical Society of State of NY (MSSNY)
Suffolk Medical Society
Society of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS)
Hospital Affiliations:
Huntington Hospital, Huntington, New York
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, New York
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, New York
St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New York
Peconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead.
Dr. Basra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
Dr. Dowling is the founding partner of Long Island Spine Specialists. He is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with extensive fellowship training in spinal disorders and neurosurgery. He is known for his perseverance and commitment to the best possible outcome for his patients by using conservative methods and surgical treatment when indicated.Dr. Dowling is on the Board of Directors of the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Catholic Health Services of Long Island. He holds appointments in healthcare and community organizations, lectures both nationally and internationally and has authored numerous articles and book chapters in professional publications. Dr. Dowling is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Herniated DiskDr. Basra isDistinguished. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Basra isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Basra isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Basra isAdvanced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Basra isAdvanced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Basra isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Basra isAdvanced. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- ScoliosisDr. Basra isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Thoracic Outlet SyndromeDr. Basra isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Basra isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Basra isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Basra isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- DiskitisDr. Basra isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.
- Facet Joint SyndromeDr. Basra isExperienced. Learn about Facet Joint Syndrome.
- Foot DropDr. Basra isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.