Dr. Thomas J. Dowling
Overview
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 Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 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.
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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 CenterBrooklyn, New YorkInternship/Residency:Administrative Chief Orthopaedic Surgery ResidentGeneral Surgery/ Orthopaedic Surgery ResidentUniversity of Medicine and DentistryNewark, New JerseyFellowships:Orthopaedic Spine Fellow:Emory University, Atlanta, GeorgiaProfessional Affiliations:North American Spine SocietyAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsMedical Society of State of NY (MSSNY)Suffolk Medical SocietySociety of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS)Hospital Affiliations:Huntington Hospital, Huntington, New YorkSt. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, New YorkGood Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, New YorkSt. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New YorkPeconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead. Dr. Basra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
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Kaixuan Liu is an Orthopedics provider in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas J. Dowling
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas J. Dowling?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas J. Dowling by calling their office at 631-462-2225. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas J. Dowling a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas J. Dowling is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spondylolisthesis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Thomas J. Dowling specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas J. Dowling is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Thomas J. Dowling participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas J. Dowling has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylolisthesis. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas J. Dowling's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas J. Dowling accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas J. Dowling accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 631-462-2225 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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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- Distinguished
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Dowling isDistinguished. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Herniated DiskDr. Dowling isDistinguished. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Dowling isDistinguished. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Dowling isDistinguished. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Dowling isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis SyndromeDr. Dowling isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Dowling isAdvanced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- BursitisDr. Dowling isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Dowling isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- Foot DropDr. Dowling isAdvanced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Experienced
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Dowling isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Dowling isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Dowling isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- CoccydyniaDr. Dowling isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Dowling isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- CostochondritisDr. Dowling isExperienced. Learn about Costochondritis.