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    MediFind found 145 doctor with experience in Invertebral Disc Disease near Smithtown, NY. Of these, 113 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    145 providers found
      Mark E. Stephen
      Advanced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Advanced in Invertebral Disc Disease

      Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Smithtown

      222 Middle Country Road, Suite 108, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Stephen, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine specialist who has extensive training in a variety of spine and orthopedic areas, including the preservation of spine motion, cervical artificial disc replacement, and treatment of pediatric and adult spinal deformities. He also taught a course on minimally invasive spine procedures. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Stephen was an assistant professor in the department of orthopedics and director of the Spine and Scoliosis Center at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Stephen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

      Thomas J. Dowling
      Distinguished in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Distinguished in Invertebral Disc Disease
      763 Larkfield Road, Floor 2, 
      Commack, NY 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Laurence E. Mermelstein
      Distinguished in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Distinguished in Invertebral Disc Disease
      763 Larkfield Road, Floor 2, 
      Commack, NY 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laurence Mermelstein is an Orthopedics provider in Commack, New York. Dr. Mermelstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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      Rasel M. Rana
      Distinguished in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Orthopedics
      Distinguished in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Orthopedics

      Long Island Bone And Joint At Port Jefferson

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

      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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Anthony C. Lau
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Neurosurgery

      Northwell Health Physician Partners At Smithtown

      222 Middle Country Road, Suite 330, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Cantonese, French

      Anthony Lau is a Neurosurgery provider in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

      Robert G. Kerr
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Neurosurgery

      Northwell Health Physician Partners At Smithtown

      222 Middle Country Road, Suite 330, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Kerr is a Neurosurgery provider in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Kerr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Pain Medicine
      Advanced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Pain Medicine

      Smithtown

      994 W Jericho Tpke, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Advanced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Family Medicine

      Dr. Anthony J. Rizzo

      200 Howells Rd, 
      Bay Shore, NY 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anthony Rizzo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Rizzo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Neurosurgery

      Nitin Mariwalla MD PLLC

      50 Route 25a, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Birk is a Neurosurgery provider in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Birk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Family Medicine

      North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates PC

      48 Route 25a, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Jagust is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Jagust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Internal Medicine

      Primary Partnercare Physicians PLLC

      215 E Main St, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Gold is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Gold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      496 Smithtown Byp Ste 200, Suite 200, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Kalter is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Kalter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Cervical Spondylosis.

      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease

      Chs Physician Partners PC

      45 Terry Rd, Suite A, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce Mayerson is a Neurologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Mayerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Apraxia, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Memory Loss.

      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease

      Chs Physician Partners PC

      45 Terry Rd, Suite A, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Schenley Que is a Neurologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Que is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      373 Route 111 20, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Zuckerman is a Neurologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Zuckerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Internal Medicine

      North Shore Medical Group Of The Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

      59 Southern Blvd, 
      Nesconset, NY 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Barbara Stumacher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nesconset, New York. Dr. Stumacher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, and Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency.

      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      533 Route 111, 
      Hauppauge, NY 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Louis Greenblatt is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Greenblatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine

      Timothy D. Groth MD PC

      994 W Jericho Tpke, Suite 104, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Amen is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Amen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine

      Timothy D. Groth MD PC

      994 W Jericho Tpke, Suite 104, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jamal Khan is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Rhabdomyolysis.

      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
      Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

      Timothy D. Groth MD PC

      994 W Jericho Tpke, Suite 104, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Muhammad Mubashir is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Mubashir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Herniated Disk.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Invertebral Disc Disease?

      Intervertebral disc disease, also known as degenerative disc disease, is a condition in which the one or more of the discs that cushion and absorb pressure between the vertebrae of the spine degenerate and cause pain. Intervertebral disc disease may lead to curvature of the spine (adult scoliosis), herniated disc, spinal stenosis (narrowing), and slipped discs (spondylolisthesis). Intervertebral disc disease is a part of aging and is common in older adults.

      When should I see an Invertebral Disc Disease doctor near Smithtown, 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 an Invertebral Disc Disease doctor near Smithtown, 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 Invertebral Disc Disease doctors near Smithtown, 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 Invertebral Disc Disease doctors near Smithtown, 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 an Invertebral Disc Disease doctor near Smithtown, 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 Invertebral Disc Disease doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Invertebral Disc Disease 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 an Invertebral Disc Disease doctor near Smithtown, 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 Invertebral Disc Disease 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 Invertebral Disc Disease 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 Invertebral Disc Disease doctors near Smithtown, NY?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Invertebral Disc Disease 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 an Invertebral Disc Disease doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Invertebral Disc Disease 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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