The 20 Best Herniated Disk Doctors Near Me in Stony Brook, NY

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The 20 Best Herniated Disk Doctors near Stony Brook, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 90 doctor with experience in Herniated Disk near Stony Brook, NY. Of these, 63 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    Rasel M. Rana
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics

    Long Island Bone And Joint At Port Jefferson

    635 Belle Terre Road, Suite 204, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali

    Rasel M. Rana, D.O., is a fellowship-trained spine specialist with extensive experience in minimally invasive spine surgery. As a former U.S. Army orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Rana provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care including orthopedic trauma, sports medicine and joint replacement. Dr. Rana holds academic appointment of clinical assistant professor of orthopedic and spine surgery at Stony Brook School of Medicine. He was chief of orthopedic surgery at McDonald Army Medical Center prior to joining Orlin and Cohen. Dr. Rana is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Radiology

    Office

    9 Sage Brush Ct, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Decker is a Radiologist in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Decker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Tenosynovitis, Baker Cyst, and Plantar Fasciitis.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology

    Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Peyster is a Neuroradiologist in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Peyster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Vertigo, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Brain Aneurysm.

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    Hargovind S. Dewal
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    6 Technology Drive, Suite 100, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi

    Dr. DeWal is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with additional training in neurosurgery. He is committed to the latest advancements in spine surgery, offering patients the newest, most up-to-date technologies.His clinical practice includes microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery, fusion and nonfusion procedures. He also specializes in treatment of athletic spine injuries. He treats patients with a variety of spinal disorders including herniation, stenosis, scoliosis and spinal cord compression.Dr. DeWal has lectured at national meetings and has written several book chapters as well as published numerous articles related to the spine. Dr. Dewal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    St. Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Lerner is a Radiologist in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Lerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Nasal Flaring.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology

    St. Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asaph Zimmerman is a Neuroradiologist in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Splenomegaly, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine

    Office

    14 Technology Dr Ste 12, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Umar is a Pain Medicine provider in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Umar has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Associates Of Long Island LLP

    6 Technology Dr Ste 100, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morgan Chen is an Orthopedics provider in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Barry Rubin
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Physiatry | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Physiatry | Sports Medicine

    Long Island Bone And Joint At Port Jefferson

    635 Belle Terre Road, Suite 204, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Rubin, M.D., F.A.A.P.M.R., is a physiatrist specializing in physical medicine & rehabilitation at Orlin & Cohen. As a physiatrist, Dr. Rubin diagnoses and treats pain as a result of an injury, illness or disabling condition.He treats the whole person, not just the problem area. He designs a comprehensive physical therapy plan based on his findings, oversees its execution and assesses its effectiveness. He uses a range of innovative treatment techniques and has more than a decade of experience as a certified acupuncturist, helping patients to live a better, more pain-free life. He completed his residency at the prestigious Rusk Institute, NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, where he also served as the hospital's chief resident.Specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Barry Rubin joined Orlin & Cohen in 2021, bringing more than 30 years of experience in diagnosing and providing patients with the latest in therapeutic treatment and rehabilitation. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Myositis.

    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine

    Smithtown

    994 W Jericho Tpke, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Groth is a Pain Medicine provider in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Groth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk

    Office

    1729 N Ocean Ave, 
    Medford, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edmond Knopp is a Radiologist in Medford, New York. Dr. Knopp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Headache, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Familial Porencephaly.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    New York Spine And Brain Surgery, University Faculty Practice Corporat

    100 Nicolls Rd, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Macron is a Physiatrist in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Macron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine

    Pain Management Of Stony Brook P.C.

    2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 24C, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Yland is a Pain Medicine provider in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Yland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top area of expertise is Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neurology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neurology

    Office

    2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 15H, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shafi Wani is a Neurologist in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Wani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    New York Spine And Brain Surgery, University Faculty Practice Corporat

    101 Nicolls Rd, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Raanan is a Physiatrist in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Raanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Stony Brook Radiology, University Faculty Practice Corporation

    101 Nicolls Rd, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anton Beitia is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Beitia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Neurosurgery

    Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Mushlin is a Neurosurgery provider in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Mushlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine

    Orthopedic Associates Of Long Island LLP

    6 Technology Dr Ste 100, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sathish Subbaiah is a Pain Medicine provider in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Subbaiah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Orthopedic Associates Of Long Island LLP

    6 Technology Dr Ste 100, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vlada Frankenberger is a Pain Medicine provider in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Frankenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Tendinitis, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Office

    14 Technology Dr Ste 11, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Nicholson is an Orthopedics provider in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Nicholson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Herniated Disk?

    A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Herniated Disk doctor near Stony Brook, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Herniated Disk doctor near Stony Brook, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Herniated Disk doctors near Stony Brook, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Herniated Disk doctors near Stony Brook, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Herniated Disk doctor near Stony Brook, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disk doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herniated Disk doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Herniated Disk doctor near Stony Brook, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Herniated Disk doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Herniated Disk doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Herniated Disk doctors near Stony Brook, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disk doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Herniated Disk doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disk doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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