The 20 Best Sciatica Doctors Near Me in Commack, NY

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The 20 Best Sciatica Doctors near Commack, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 213 doctor with experience in Sciatica near Commack, NY. Of these, 187 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Christopher D. Frendo
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Advanced in Sciatica
    763 Larkfield Road, Floor 2, 
    Commack, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    CHRISTOPHER FRENDO, D.O.Dr. Frendo is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with comprehensive Fellowship training in Spine. He has extensive experience in spinal surgery and research. He has performed studies on orthobiologics for spinal fusion, and on motion preservation. He is devoted to the evaluation and management of a broad spectrum of adult and pediatric spinal disorders including complex deformities, degenerative, traumatic, infectious, and neoplastic conditions of the spine. He provides expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, as well as, complex spinal reconstruction for the treatment of degenerative disorders and deformities of the spine. He is a distinguished speaker and has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters on spine topics. Dr. Frendo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Laurence E. Mermelstein
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Advanced in Sciatica
    763 Larkfield Road, Floor 2, 
    Commack, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Thomas J. Dowling
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Advanced in Sciatica
    763 Larkfield Road, Floor 2, 
    Commack, NY 
     (1.1 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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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    Arnold M. Schwartz
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Advanced in Sciatica
    206 East Jericho Turnpike, 
    Huntington, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnold Schwartz is an Orthopedics provider in Huntington, New York. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Alan B. Ettinger
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica
    6080 Jericho Turnpike, 
    Commack, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hebrew

    Alan Ettinger is a Neurologist in Commack, New York. Dr. Ettinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Sushil K. Basra
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica
    763 Larkfield Road, Floor 2, 
    Commack, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Paul R. Alongi
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Orthopedics
    206 East Jericho Turnpike, 
    Huntingtn Station, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Alongi is an Orthopedics provider in Huntingtn Station, New York. Dr. Alongi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Diskitis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Distinguished in Sciatica
    Physiatry
    Distinguished in Sciatica
    Physiatry

    Mount Sinai Doctors Laboratory

    5 Cuba Hill Rd, 
    Greenlawn, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Papa is a Physiatrist in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. Papa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, and Herniated Disk.

    Jeffrey A. Goldstein
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Advanced in Sciatica

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Woodbury

    45 Crossways Park Drive West, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey A. Goldstein, M.D. is a fellowship-trained spine specialist at Orlin & Cohen. A member of the the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Goldstein is an esteemed spinal surgeon committed to advancing spine care and improving patient outcomes. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Goldstein completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai where he was immersed in the latest technologies and techniques for treatment of cervical , thoracic, and lumbar spine disease. His interests include minimally invasive surgery for degenerative conditions to complex spinal reconstruction.Dr. Goldstein also has presented, published, and researched his spine studies both nationally and internationally. He specializes in a range of minimally invasive surgical procedures for various degenerative conditions and complex spinal reconstructions.Dr. Goldstein prides himself on providing immediate, specialized spinal care in a personalized manner. To that end, he tailors treatment plans for each individual with active patient participation to create custom care plans that fit the individual s lifestyle, goals, and medical. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Muscle Spasms, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Advanced in Sciatica
    Advanced in Sciatica

    Office

    2171 Jericho Tpke Ste 205, 
    Commack, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Sterling is a Physiatrist in Commack, New York. Dr. Sterling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Advanced in Sciatica
    Advanced in Sciatica

    Long Island Spine Specialists PC

    763 Larkfield Rd Fl 2, 
    Commack, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Sanelli is a Physiatrist in Commack, New York. Dr. Sanelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Advanced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine

    Smithtown

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

    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 Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Alexander M. O'connell
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine
    5 Cuba Hill Road, 
    Greenlawn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander O'connell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. O'connell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Sciatica
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Orthopedics

    Amb. Medical Services PC

    1 Kings Hwy, 
    Hauppauge, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Stubel is an Orthopedics provider in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Stubel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine

    Office

    285 E Main St Ste LL6, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Khan is a Pain Medicine provider in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top area of expertise is Sciatica.

    Advanced in Sciatica
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Orthopedics

    Mount Sinai Doctors Laboratory

    5 Cuba Hill Rd, 
    Greenlawn, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Creighton is an Orthopedics provider in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. Creighton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Sciatica
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Orthopedics

    Mount Sinai Doctors Long Island

    5 Cuba Hill Rd, 
    Greenlawn, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Cho is an Orthopedics provider in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. Cho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

    John M. Reyes
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Family Medicine At Smithtown

    9 Brooksite Drive, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Reyes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Reyes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    James A. Dragone
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Family Medicine At Smithtown

    9 Brooksite Drive, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Dragone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Dragone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Hygroma, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma, and Hygroma Cervical.

    Scott W. Alpert
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Orlin And Cohen Orthopedic Group At Huntington

    775 Park Avenue, Suite 380, 
    Huntington, NY 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Scott Alpert is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine and total joint replacement specialist. As director of joint preservation and reconstruction at Huntington Hospital, he has over 25 years of experience managing both routine and complex orthopedic cases. He performs total joint replacement and revision surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow, and sports medicine cases involving the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle.Dr. Alpert uses the most advanced techniques including computer-assisted total joint replacements of the knee and hip. He also performs total shoulder replacements and reverse total shoulder replacements for arthritis and trauma. Dr. Alpert completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles where he served as a member of the medical team for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Kings and the University of Southern California Men's Volleyball Team. Dr. Alpert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Sciatica?

    Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of a medical problem. It is not a medical condition by itself.

    When should I see a Sciatica doctor near Commack, 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 Sciatica doctor near Commack, 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 Sciatica doctors near Commack, 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 Sciatica doctors near Commack, 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 Sciatica doctor near Commack, 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 Sciatica doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sciatica 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 Sciatica doctor near Commack, 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 Sciatica 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 Sciatica 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 Sciatica doctors near Commack, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Sciatica 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 Sciatica doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Sciatica 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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