
Overview
Dr. Markowitz completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and a spine surgery fellowship at Rush University Medical Center, one of the nation's premier training programs in spine surgery. He is a prolific researcher who has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to numerous orthopedic surgery textbooks. He regularly presents his work at national and international conferences, underscoring his commitment to advancing the field of spine surgery.Dr. Markowitz specializes in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, delivering cutting-edge care that reduces pain, shortens recovery, and improves long-term outcomes. His approach is grounded in the philosophy that the least invasive solution is often the best prioritizing motion preservation, precision, and patient-specific treatment plans. His advanced training in techniques such as cervical artificial disc replacement, augmented reality and robotic assisted navigation, lateral interbody fusion, and endoscopic spine surgery allows him to offer highly effective, less disruptive surgical options tailored to each patient's needs.
Dr. Markowitz is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Freiberg's Disease, Lordosis, Metatarsalgia, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
Locations
45 Crossways Park Drive West, Woodbury, NY 11797
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.
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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.
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- Freiberg's DiseaseDr. Markowitz isAdvanced. Learn about Freiberg's Disease.
- OsteotomyDr. Markowitz isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
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- LaminectomyDr. Markowitz isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- LordosisDr. Markowitz isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.
- MetatarsalgiaDr. Markowitz isExperienced. Learn about Metatarsalgia.
- ScoliosisDr. Markowitz isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Markowitz isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.

