Frank Mota
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
525 West 36th Street, 7th Floor, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Dr. Frank Mota is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon and proud native of New York City. He offers a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to spinal care, specializing in degenerative spine conditions and complex spinal deformities across all age groups.Dr. Mota earned his B.S. in Biology from SUNY Albany, graduating Summa Cum Laude and receiving the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. He went on to attend the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, where he was honored with the Gold Humanism Award for compassionate care. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, gaining a solid foundation in musculoskeletal and surgical care. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at the University of Miami, where he trained alongside both orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine specialists. This dual exposure enhanced his expertise across a broad range of spinal conditions and surgical techniques.Dr. Mota is deeply committed to evidence-based care and prioritizes non-operative treatment whenever appropriate. He works closely with each patient to explore conservative options before considering surgery. When surgery is needed, he offers advanced, minimally invasive techniques tailored to each individual's condition-promoting faster recovery and better outcomes.Returning to Lenox Hill Hospital-where his medical journey began-Dr. Mota is honored to care for the New York City community he calls home. His practice is built on open communication, shared decision-making, and long-term support for patients navigating spinal disorders.In addition to clinical care, Dr. Mota is passionate about advancing the field of spine surgery through research and continued education. His mission is to relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life with skilled, compassionate care.From routine conditions to complex deformities, Dr. Mota delivers expert spine care at the heart of NYC.

Dr. Mota is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis and Collins Pope Syndrome.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in NY

Hospital Affiliations

Lenox Hill Hospital
Spine Institute

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN

Locations

Northwell Health Orthopedics at Hudson Yards
525 West 36th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Other Locations
Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiology at Ocean Parkway
1262 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute Riverside Orthopaedics at Astoria
31-11 31st Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106

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.


4 Total Publications

Mechanisms of lumbar spine "flattening" in adult spinal deformity: defining changes in shape that occur relative to a normative population.
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While Dr. Frank Mota is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Lordosis, Collins Pope Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

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Yes. Dr. Frank Mota has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lordosis. You can view a list of Dr. Frank Mota's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Frank Mota accepts most major insurance plans, including AvMed and Health First. We recommend calling the office directly at 646-429-0016 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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