Overview
Brian Mchugh is a Neurosurgery provider in West Islip, New York. Dr. Mchugh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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Locations
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.
Weill Cornell Medicine Brain And Spine Center
Roger Hartl is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Hartl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Fractured Spine, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Hartl is currently accepting new patients.
Kings Physician Services PC
Osama Kashlan is a Neurosurgery provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Kashlan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Kashlan is currently accepting new patients.
NeuroCare Long Island At West Islip, 1175 Montauk Highway
Dr. Kevin J. Mullins is the Chair of Neurosurgery at South Shore University Hospital and a board-certified neurosurgeon with over two decades of experience. Specializing in spinal and cranial disorders, Dr. Mullins provides comprehensive care for conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. He has performed more than 6,000 neurosurgical procedures, with expertise in both minimally invasive spine surgery and complex spinal reconstruction.A graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Dr. Mullins completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He further distinguished himself as a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital before transitioning to Long Island in 1998. Dr. Mullins has since played a pivotal role in expanding neurosurgical services at South Shore University Hospital, where he leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.Dr. Mullins' clinical practice is deeply rooted in evidence-based medicine, emphasizing conservative, non-surgical treatment options whenever possible. He reserves surgery for patients who have exhausted all non-operative approaches, ensuring that each patient receives the most appropriate and personalized care. His clinical focus includes managing neck and back disorders, degenerative spine conditions, spinal deformities, and other complex spinal and cranial pathologies.In 2017, Dr. Mullins founded SpineCare Long Island, which evolved into NeuroCare Long Island in 2023. NeuroCare Long Island joined Northwell Health in 2024, expanding access to top-tier neurosurgical care. Dr. Mullins continues to lead the practice with a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care, using the latest advancements in neurosurgical techniques and technology to improve patient outcomes.In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Mullins serves as an Associate Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is dedicated to training the next generation of neurosurgeons and advancing the field through education and research. His contributions to neurosurgery include numerous academic publications and presentations, and he remains actively involved in neurosurgical education and departmental leadership.Dr. Mullins is highly respected by both his patients and colleagues for his surgical expertise and compassionate approach. Known for his dedication to patient care, he takes the time to explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly, ensuring that patients feel informed and supported throughout their medical journey. Dr. Mullins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Mchugh isAdvanced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Mchugh isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Mchugh isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.

