Dr. Yassari earned his medical degree in 1997 from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria with a dissertation in neuropathology. He completed his basic surgical training (1997-1998) in England at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Norwich, East Anglia, before relocating to the United States, where he received a master of science degree in experimental pathology at the University of Chicago. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Chicago Hospital and was a fellow at the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. Subsequently, he underwent fellowship training in spinal oncology and reconstructive and complex spine surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was an instructor in neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Yassari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Bone Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Yaroslav (Jacob) Gelfand, MD, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Gelfand’s clinical specialty is in the use of minimally invasive approaches to diagnose and treat a wide variety of spine pathologies and problems. With extensive training in both minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, Dr. Gelfand offers the latest treatment options to patients, using cutting-edge technology including intraoperative image guidance, fluoroscopy, endoscopy and pre-operative computer planning. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Abscess, Bone Tumor, Spinal Cord Abscess, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Rafael De la Garza Ramos, MD, is Director, Spine Research at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. De la Garza’s clinical focus centers on complex spine surgery, including primary and metastatic tumors of the spine, spine deformity and salvage procedures. Dr. De La Garza Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Jonathan Krystal, MD, joined the Department of Orthopedics at Montefiore in August 2017 as a spine surgeon and attending physician. He specializes in treating diseases of the spine. Dr. Krystal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement.

Jose Dominguez is a Neurosurgery provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Dominguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Spinal Cord Abscess, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

Vijay Yanamadala is a Neurosurgery provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Yanamadala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Bone Tumor, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

William Tursi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Tursi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Andrew Chan is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Mandigo is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Mandigo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioblastoma, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

Dr. John Caridi is a fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery, especially complex reconstruction of adult and pediatric cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal conditions. Specifically, he focuses on spinal tumors and spinal deformities in addition to the entire range of degenerative spinal problems that may contribute to neck and back pain. Other areas of his expertise include complex reconstructive surgery for congenital and degenerative joint and disc disease; spinal trauma and deformity correction including kyphosis, scoliosis, chin on-chest deformity, and ear-on-shoulder deformity; revision spine surgery; resection and spinal stabilization for cancers affecting the spine; and minimally invasive spine surgery and microsurgery.Dr. Caridi has presented his work as a principal investigator for numerous studies focused on major spine deformities both nationally and internationally and published his findings in peer-reviewed journals. In 2019, he was honored with the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society International Traveling Fellowship in support of his continued research efforts in the field of spinal deformities. He also directed the neurosurgical spinal deformity program at Mount Sinai and was appointed the chief of the neurosurgical spine division and an associate professor at UTHealth Houston, where he was named Educator of the Year in 2021.Working together with neurologists, physiatrists, physical therapists, chiropractors, and pain management specialists, Dr. Caridi believes in a comprehensive approach to each patient s spine needs. Dr. Caridi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Sheng-fu Larry Lo, MD, MHS, FAANS, is a nationally renowned neurosurgeon who serves as the Chief of Spine Surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He joins us from The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he served as the Director of Spinal Oncology. He is a complex spine specialist, with special emphasis on spine tumors, spinal deformity, craniocervical junction abnormalities and spinal vascular disorders.As a master clinician in his field, Dr. Lo treats some of the country's most challenging surgical cases. He provides his full attention to all his patients, giving them the same compassion and respect that he d give a family member. Patients also value Dr. Lo's conservative approach when assessing the need for surgery, exploring all nonoperative measures first before considering surgical intervention.Collaboration in care is also important to Dr. Lo. He tailors each treatment plan based on his patients individual needs, and when necessary, teams up with Northwell experts from numerous fields, including physiatry, pain management, oncology and orthopedics.Dr. Lo is an Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine and is passionate about training the next generation of neurosurgeons. He regularly teaches advanced surgical techniques across the country, and has been recognized with various teaching awards, including the Excellence in Teaching Award at Johns Hopkins Hospital. A widely recognized researcher, Dr. Lo has been published in more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, and has won many awards for his research, including the Rosenblum-Mahaley Award and the Improvement in Patient Safety Award. His recently published studies include novel sacrectomy techniques with nerve root preservation and sacroplasty reconstruction techniques with motion preservation. Dr. Lo has received many recognitions for clinical excellence. In 2015, he won the Irving J. Sherman Award for Resident Achievement. He has also been named a Castle Connolly Rising Star in 2021 immediately upon arriving in New York, among many other honors. Prior to arriving at Northwell, Dr. Lo received his medical training at Yale University School of Medicine, graduating with a combined medical and master of health sciences degree. He completed a residency in neurosurgery, and a fellowship in complex spine surgery and spinal oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Lo is part of many notable organizations and serves on numerous committees, including the Section on Spinal Oncology for the North American Spine Society and Program Committee for the Lumbar Spine Research Society. He is a member of the Spine Tumor Academy, a global coalition of leading experts in spinal oncology. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Spinal Tumor, Epidural Abscess, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Osteotomy, and Gastrostomy.

Konstantinos Margetis is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Margetis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Epidural Abscess, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

"Mitchell E. Levine, MD joined the North Shore-LIJ Health System in 2005 after over 20 years of practice and is currently the Director of Spine Surgery within the Division of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is also Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. During his career Dr. Levine has concentrated on complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, facial pain, trigeminal neuralgia, pain modulation procedures and radiosurgery.Dr. Levine received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and continued his training there in neurosurgery. Under the pioneering microneurosurgeon Dr. Leonard Malis, Dr. Levine was appointed Director of Spinal Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai and then the Director of Neurosurgery at The New York Hospital Queens before joining the North Shore-LIJ Health System. As a resident, he won the prestigious New York Neurosurgical Society Resident Award. Dr. Levine was also a National Institutes of Health neurotraumatolgy fellow at the Medical College of Virginia.Among his accomplishments, Dr. Levine performed the first ""early"" aneurysm surgery at Mount Sinai and pioneered the use of temporary clip occlusion in complex aneurysm cases. More recently. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, 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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Yike Jin is a Neurosurgery provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Jin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Abscess, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Liver Embolization, and Laminectomy.

Daniel Sciubba is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Sciubba is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Scoliosis, Bone Tumor, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Nancy Epstein is a Neurosurgery provider in Garden City, New York. Dr. Epstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Arachnoiditis, Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

Gabrielle Surick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Surick has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Myelitis, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

Patrick Reid is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.