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David A. Essig
Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery

Dr. David A. Essig

Orthopedics
Northwell Health
Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Great Neck, 611 Northern Boulevard
611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 200, 
Great Neck, NY 
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Experienced in Cervical Disc Surgery
Northwell Health
Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Great Neck, 611 Northern Boulevard
611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 200, 
Great Neck, NY 
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Overview

David Essig is an Orthopedics provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Essig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. He is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Medical College Of Ohio
Residency
Yale University School of Medicine
Specialties
Orthopedics
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
Plainview Hospital
North Shore University Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute
Katz Institute For Women's Health
Spine Institute
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CenterLight Healthcare
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetroPlus Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at Great Neck, 611 Northern Boulevard
611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 200, Great Neck, NY 11021
Call: 516-321-7555
Other Locations
Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at New Hyde Park
410 Lakeville Road, Suite 303, Lake Success, NY 11042
Call: 516-321-7555

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.


42 Total Publications

ISASS Recommendations and Coverage Criteria for Restorative Neurostimulation for Multifidus Dysfunction, Lumbar Region: Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity-An ISASS 2025 Guideline Update.
ISASS Recommendations and Coverage Criteria for Restorative Neurostimulation for Multifidus Dysfunction, Lumbar Region: Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity-An ISASS 2025 Guideline Update.
Journal: International journal of spine surgery
Published: December 10, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Distinguished
    • Fractured Spine
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    • Kyphosis
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    • Scoliosis
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    • Spinal Stenosis
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    • Spondylolisthesis
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    • Cervical Spondylosis
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    • Herniated Disc Surgery
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    • Herniated Disk
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    • Invertebral Disc Disease
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    • Experienced
    • Cervical Disc Surgery
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    • Coccydynia
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    • Decerebrate Posture
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    • Diskitis
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