Ilya Laufer is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Laufer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Laufer is currently accepting new patients.

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

Charla Fischer is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Kolawole Jegede is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Jegede is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Jeffrey Goldstein is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Jeff S. Silber, MD, DC, is a Full-Time Academic Spine Surgeon in the Northwell Health System He is Associate Chairman and Chief of Orthopaedic Spinal surgery at LIJ. He holds the academic position as Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Hofstra Medical School. He is extremely active in educating orthopedic residents and medical students. He specializes in degenerative spinal surgery in a multi-disciplinary setting. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed scientific articles and has written over 20 textbook chapters on spinal related topics. He completed his orthopaedic residency training at the University of Pennsylvania and then a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgical Spine Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Silber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

I am a dual fellowhip trained orthopaedic spine surgery with fellowship training in orthopaedic spine surgery and neurosurgery of the spine. I have utilizes the latest advances in spine surgery, including minimally invasive techniques and motion preservation technology. Dr. Verma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Thomas Mauri is an Orthopedics provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Mauri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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 Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chordoma, Subdural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

Afshin Razi is an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Razi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement.

"Jaime Humberto Nieto, MD, MBA, MS is a board certified neurosurgeon affiliated with over a dozen hospitals, including North Shore University Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and South Shore University Hospital. He also serves as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Dr. Nieto has been a practicing neurosurgeon for over 18 years, serving patient populations across Brooklyn and Queens. This considerable body of work has allowed Dr. Nieto to hone his expertise in all areas of neurosurgery including general, vascular and trauma, most notably degenerative spine conditions and spine trauma.When it comes to working with patients, Dr. Nieto places emphasis on compassion and reassurance. He understands that surgery or even considering it can be a stressful experience, so he insists on answering all his patients' questions about the intricacies of their procedures. He treats patients like family, guiding them along the difficult road of an operation and possible aftereffects.A great deal of Dr. Nieto's career research has focused on the spine; spinal cord tumors, degenerative spinal cord issues, and the desire to develop more minimally invasive endoscopic surgery options. During his residency he took a course at the Christopher Reeve Spinal Injury Center at UC Irvine, and was inspired along with colleagues to develop a spinal cord injury model, which has since evolved into a cutting-edge nonhuman primate research model that receives stem cell injections, nerve grafts and synthetic nerves.Dr. Nieto graduated from medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and completed his residency at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He completed an in-residency he completed a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Nieto is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, the Academy of Neuroscience, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Nieto's robust discoveries in this arena have been featured in publications such as Neuroscience and the Journal of Neuroscience, and he has presented before the Society of Neuroscience and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is a 2019 recipient of El Diario's ""El Award"" for his achievements as a Latino member of the surgical community. Dr. Nieto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Eric Lippman is a Physiatrist in Richmond Hill, New York. Dr. Lippman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Fractured Spine, Foot Drop, and Contracture Deformity.

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

Feng Zhou is a Holistic Medicine provider in Bayside, New York. Mr. Zhou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Periodontitis, Monkeypox, Vertebroplasty, and Thrombectomy.

Ion Oltean is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Oltean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Obesity in Children.

Dorothy Raczkowski is a Nurse Practitioner in Forest Hills, New York. Ms. Raczkowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top area of expertise is Fractured Spine.

Shankar Sadhwani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Sadhwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Naveen Pathak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kew Gardens, New York. Dr. Pathak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stroke, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Zvi Batash is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rego Park, New York. Dr. Batash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.