Dr. Dowling is the founding partner of Long Island Spine Specialists. He is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with extensive fellowship training in spinal disorders and neurosurgery. He is known for his perseverance and commitment to the best possible outcome for his patients by using conservative methods and surgical treatment when indicated.Dr. Dowling is on the Board of Directors of the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Catholic Health Services of Long Island. He holds appointments in healthcare and community organizations, lectures both nationally and internationally and has authored numerous articles and book chapters in professional publications. Dr. Dowling is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Laurence Mermelstein is an Orthopedics provider in Commack, New York. Dr. Mermelstein is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Basra is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon concentrating his practice exclusively on spine care. He treats a full spectrum of degenerative and traumatic conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal fracture, tumors, disk herniation, and stenosis.His expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery and his extensive experience in deformity and revision surgery for complex spinal disorders make him a leader in the field of spine. He has published numerous articles relating to treatment of the spine. Dr. Basra has special interest in workplace related injuries and is committed to providing comprehensive and individualized assessment for each patient. Dr. Basra recommends the most innovative, up-to-date, and clinically proven treatment plan.Medical Degree:State University of New York Downstate Medical CenterBrooklyn, New YorkInternship/Residency:Administrative Chief Orthopaedic Surgery ResidentGeneral Surgery/ Orthopaedic Surgery ResidentUniversity of Medicine and DentistryNewark, New JerseyFellowships:Orthopaedic Spine Fellow:Emory University, Atlanta, GeorgiaProfessional Affiliations:North American Spine SocietyAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsMedical Society of State of NY (MSSNY)Suffolk Medical SocietySociety of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS)Hospital Affiliations:Huntington Hospital, Huntington, New YorkSt. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, New YorkGood Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, New YorkSt. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New YorkPeconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead. Dr. Basra is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Adam D. Bitterman, DO is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He serves as the chairman for the department of orthopaedic surgery and is the associate program director for the orthopaedic surgery residency program at Huntington Hospital. He is a foot and ankle specialist and has a focus in treating conditions of the lower leg. His clinical interests include arthritis of the foot and ankle, deformity correction, Achilles tendon disorders, and sports-related injuries to the ankle and foot. He is highly skilled in arthroscopic, minimally invasive, and open approaches for various conditions surrounding the lower foot and ankle. Dr. Bitterman is a graduate of Binghamton University and pursued his medical education at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at North Shore-LIJ Plainview Orthopaedic Consortium before graduating from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois where he completed his foot and ankle fellowship training. While in Chicago, he worked along side the team physicians for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. Additionally, he won the Jorge A. Galante Research Fellow Award for his work on Achilles tendinosis. His research interests include clinical outcomes after foot and ankle surgery, Achilles tendon pathology, patient comprehension and residency training. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in orthopaedic journals and books chapters in orthopaedic textbooks. Dr. Bitterman has lectured to his peers as well as allied health professionals on various topics involving the lower extremity at local, regional and national meetings. Dr. Bitterman's goal is to create a personalized treatment plan for each patient in order to relieve pain, restore function, improve one's quality of life and return them to their pre-injury state. A native of Commack, born in Huntington Hospital, he is excited to return home and practice at the Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute at Huntington. Dr. Bitterman is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Laminectomy.

CHRISTOPHER FRENDO, D.O.Dr. Frendo is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with comprehensive Fellowship training in Spine. He has extensive experience in spinal surgery and research. He has performed studies on orthobiologics for spinal fusion, and on motion preservation. He is devoted to the evaluation and management of a broad spectrum of adult and pediatric spinal disorders including complex deformities, degenerative, traumatic, infectious, and neoplastic conditions of the spine. He provides expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, as well as, complex spinal reconstruction for the treatment of degenerative disorders and deformities of the spine. He is a distinguished speaker and has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters on spine topics. Dr. Frendo is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Mark Stephen, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine specialist who has extensive training in a variety of spine and orthopedic areas, including the preservation of spine motion, cervical artificial disc replacement, and treatment of pediatric and adult spinal deformities. He also taught a course on minimally invasive spine procedures. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Stephen was an assistant professor in the department of orthopedics and director of the Spine and Scoliosis Center at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Stephen is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Arnold Schwartz is an Orthopedics provider in Huntington, New York. Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Gregory C. Mallo, M.D., F.A.A.O.S., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained shoulder specialist who has published and presented on a variety of shoulder-related orthopedic topics, including rotator cuff injury, total shoulder arthroplasty, and posterior shoulder pain. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Mallo was a shoulder specialist at St. Charles Hospital.Dr. Mallo also previously treated active-duty Navy, Marine, and Special Forces personnel at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune and was deployed in Afghanistan as part of a Forward Surgical Team in 2013.Shoulder specialist Gregory C. Mallo, M.D., joined Orlin & Cohen in 2019 from St. Charles Hospital. He completed his fellowship in the prestigious Harvard Shoulder Fellowship Program in Boston, MA, and in the AANA as part of the Advanced Arthroscopy Traveling Fellowship Program. Dr. Mallo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

Hal Feldman is an Orthopedics provider in Huntington, New York. Dr. Feldman is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Paul Alongi is an Orthopedics provider in Huntingtn Station, New York. Dr. Alongi is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Diskitis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Laminectomy.

Mark Creighton is an Orthopedics provider in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. Creighton is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Jesu Jacob is an Orthopedics provider in Commack, New York. Dr. Jacob is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

James Gurtowski is an Orthopedics provider in Huntington Station, New York. Dr. Gurtowski is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Knock Knees, Osteoarthritis, and Acute Pain.

Justen Elbayar is an Orthopedics provider in Huntington Station, New York. Dr. Elbayar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis.

Arthur Pallotta, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating hand and wrist issues and sports-related problems. He joined the team at the Orlin & Cohen in 2015 after several years in private practice.A researcher and published author, Dr. Pallotta has written extensively on fracture management and repair and treating disruption of the carpi ulnaris (a muscle in the forearm) in professional athletes. He makes education an integral part of every examination so the patient can make informed decisions with him regarding their treatment options. Dr. Pallotta is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Tennis Elbow.

Rasel M. Rana, D.O., is a fellowship-trained spine specialist with extensive experience in minimally invasive spine surgery. As a former U.S. Army orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Rana provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care including orthopedic trauma, sports medicine and joint replacement. Dr. Rana holds academic appointment of clinical assistant professor of orthopedic and spine surgery at Stony Brook School of Medicine. He was chief of orthopedic surgery at McDonald Army Medical Center prior to joining Orlin and Cohen. Dr. Rana is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement.

Daniel Brandenstein is an Orthopedics provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Brandenstein is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Neal Smith, M.D., is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in total joint replacement of the hip and knee, arthroscopy of the knee, trauma, and adult and pediatric orthopedics. He is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, as well as a fellow of both the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.During his residency, Dr. Smith served as assistant team physician for the New York Yankees. Throughout his career, he has presented several times at the Orthopedic Grand Rounds on various topics, such as complications of revision total hip arthroplasty, treatment of infected total knee arthroplasty and advances in total joint arthroplasty. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Osteoarthritis.

Dr. DeWal is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with additional training in neurosurgery. He is committed to the latest advancements in spine surgery, offering patients the newest, most up-to-date technologies.His clinical practice includes microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery, fusion and nonfusion procedures. He also specializes in treatment of athletic spine injuries. He treats patients with a variety of spinal disorders including herniation, stenosis, scoliosis and spinal cord compression.Dr. DeWal has lectured at national meetings and has written several book chapters as well as published numerous articles related to the spine. Dr. Dewal is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Eric A. Putterman, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist who has researched and published on a number of sports medicine-related topics. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Putterman practiced at Premier Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in Melville, NY.Sports medicine specialist Eric A. Putterman, M.D., joined Orlin & Cohen in 2019. Fellowship trained at New York University in New York, NY, Dr. Putterman previously practiced at Premier Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in Melville, NY. Dr. Putterman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Michael Fracchia is an Orthopedics provider in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Fracchia is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

David Weissberg is an Orthopedics provider in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Weissberg is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Jeffrey A. Goldstein, M.D. is a fellowship-trained spine specialist at Orlin & Cohen. A member of the the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Goldstein is an esteemed spinal surgeon committed to advancing spine care and improving patient outcomes. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Goldstein completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai where he was immersed in the latest technologies and techniques for treatment of cervical , thoracic, and lumbar spine disease. His interests include minimally invasive surgery for degenerative conditions to complex spinal reconstruction.Dr. Goldstein also has presented, published, and researched his spine studies both nationally and internationally. He specializes in a range of minimally invasive surgical procedures for various degenerative conditions and complex spinal reconstructions.Dr. Goldstein prides himself on providing immediate, specialized spinal care in a personalized manner. To that end, he tailors treatment plans for each individual with active patient participation to create custom care plans that fit the individual s lifestyle, goals, and medical. Dr. Goldstein is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Muscle Spasms, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Jorge Baez is an Orthopedics provider in Plainview, New York. Dr. Baez is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Michael Nett is an Orthopedics provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Nett is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.